Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO HOST FIRST FARM TO TABLE DINNER
The Wayne County Farm Bureau will host its First Annual Wayne County Farm to Table Dinner on Tuesday, September 15th to celebrate local agriculture and raise money for agricultural education programs....
Aug 04, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR CELEBRATES ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL WITH "MILES OF SMILES" THEME
The 2026 Illinois State Fair is celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66 with the theme "Miles of Smiles." Because the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield sit along the iconic Moth...
Aug 04, 2026
SEVERIN, BRYANT TO HOST FREE SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR IN MT. VERNON
State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Terri Bryant are inviting area seniors to attend a free Senior Health & Wellness Fair on Thursday at the Rolland Lewis Building in Mt. Vernon. T...
Aug 04, 2026
FRED ROCHÉ APPOINTED CEO OF MARION VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named Fred Roch as the new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Marion VA Health Care System, where he will oversee health care services fo...
Aug 04, 2026
FCHS BOARD APPROVES CURRICULUM PURCHASE, PERSONNEL CHANGES AT SPECIAL MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education approved a curriculum purchase and several personnel actions during a special meeting Wednesday evening. Board members first voted 4-0 to add the...
Aug 03, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN OILING AND CHIPPING NEXT WEEK
The Wayne County Highway Department has announced they will begin oiling and chipping area roads this coming week. Oiling and chipping will take place on August 6th, 7th, 10th & 11th. The dates an...
Aug 03, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday at the Cisne Community Center. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and a business ...
Aug 03, 2026
NORTH WAYNE UNIT 200 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION, OPEN HOUSE DATES FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 has announced registration dates and other important information for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Online registration for the 2026-27 school year w...
Aug 03, 2026
FAIRFIELD MASONIC LODGE TO HOST DRIVE-THRU PORK CHOP DINNER AUGUST 16TH
The Fairfield Masonic Lodge will host a drive-thru lunch and dinner fundraiser on Sunday, August 16th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Wayne County Courthouse Square in Fairfield. Meals are $15 and inclu...
Aug 03, 2026
BONE GAP CHOWDER SET FOR SATURDAY
The annual Bone Gap Chowder will return on Saturday offering a full day of food and family activities. Burgers and hot dogs will be available beginning at 9 a.m., and inflatable attractions for childr...
Aug 03, 2026