Illinois lawmakers are signing off on changes to the controversial SAFE-T Act. The Democratic-controlled Illinois General Assembly yesterday approved a series of changes to the criminal justice reform law before some key provisions were set to take effect in January, including a controversial measure to eliminate cash bail. The new proposal expands the list of crimes in which someone can be denied pretrial release, now including arson, seconddegree murder and kidnapping. The amended bill now heads to Governor Pritzker's desk for his signature. Fairfield's annual Christmas parade took place this past weekend. The parade followed the usual parade route through Fairfield. The family of slain Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley lit the official Christmas Tree on the courthouse square prior to the parade at 4:45 p.m. Hal Bryant served as the parade marshal for this year's parade. Hal is the retired building trades instructor at Fairfield Community High School. Illinois House Democ
Fairfield's annual Christmas parade is set for this evening beginning at 5 p.m. The parade will follow the usual parade route through Fairfield. The family of slain Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley will light the official Christmas Tree on the courthouse square prior to the parade at 4:45 p.m. Lineup for the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. The parade will be broadcast on WFIW. Hal Bryant will serve as the parade marshal for this year's parade. Hal is the retired building trades instructor at Fairfield Community High School. 37-year-old Carolyn Hatcher of Sims pled guilty before Judge Molt in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon. Hatcher was originally arrested on a Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine this past February. As part of the guilty plea, a charge of driving on a suspended license was dismissed. Hatcher was sentenced to two years probation, and was ordered to pay $1400 in fines and court costs. A recent blood drive at the Community o
Who’d have thought it possible to perform in a church choir while sitting alone at home? Or that another member could be lifting her voice from 700 miles away?