Author Archives: Mark Wells

The NASA Standard Initiator, produced by Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, has been named "The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" for 2026, following a public vote in the annual Makers Madness...

In response to a growing demand for CDL truck drivers in the Illinois Basin oil production industry, the Illinois Petroleum Resource Board (IPRB) has announced a new cost reimbursement program for CDL...

Illinois health insurance costs are set to climb again next year, putting more pressure on the state budget and raising expenses for state employees. Officials from the Department of Central Managemen...

The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on tonight (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of prev...

  An accident involving a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia led to the evacuation of Johnsonville Grade School on Tuesday afternoon as a precautionary measure. The incident occurred when a se...

Wayne City's Miss Bean Queen, Ava Minor, is leading a heartfelt initiative to bring comfort and joy to children in the hospital by organizing a community toy drive. Inspired by her desire to help othe...

The Fairfield FFA chapter achieved an impressive showing at the Murray State Field Day held Wednesday in Murray, Kentucky. The Livestock Judging team, consisting of Gracie Atwood, Gracie Toombs, Charl...

The Edwards County FFA Livestock CDE team has had a busy and successful season. On April 9th, the team traveled to Lincolnland, where they placed 27th. Shortly after, they competed at the Newton Invit...

North Wayne Schools will conduct a Child Find/Preschool Screening for children ages 3 to 5 who are not yet enrolled in public school and are not yet eligible for kindergarten. The screening is schedul...

Fairfield Public School District #112, in cooperation with Jasper, New Hope, and Geff School Districts, will conduct Child Find/Preschool Screenings for area children ages 3 to 5. The screenings will ...