Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD FFA CHAPTER SPRING GREENHOUSE PLANT SALE SET FOR MAY1ST & MAY 2ND
The 2026 Fairfield FFA Chapter Spring Greenhouse Plant Sale is just around the corner. The FFA chapter will hold their sale on Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or unt...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

FAIRFIELD TO HOST CITY WIDE YARD SALES SATURDAY
The City of Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this event is expected to draw residents and visitors from around th...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

BROOKSTONE ESTATES OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Brookstone Estates of Fairfield has announced a series of upcoming fundraisers, with all proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. The first event will be a pork burger sale on Saturday from 9:...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

CISNE HIGH SCHOOL CROWNS PROM KING AND QUEEN AT SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION
Cisne High School celebrated its annual prom on Saturday night, where students selected Antenella Cline as Prom Queen. Antenella is the daughter of Les and Hannah Cline. Brennon Williams was crowned P...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES SPRING YARD SALES SET FOR SATURDAY
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the annual Spring Yard Sales will take place on Saturday. Residents who wish to be featured on the official yard sale map are encouraged to sign ...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MOSQUITO SPRAYING PROGRAM FOR 2026
The City of Fairfield Board of Health has announced that employees will begin spraying around town for mosquitoes this year. City officials say that residents will see employees driving around and spr...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

ILLINOIS EXTENSION TO HOST HOUSEPLANT CARE WORKSHOP IN MT. CARMEL TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
Houseplant enthusiasts are invited to refresh their indoor gardens at the upcoming Repotting and Caring for Houseplants Workshop, hosted by Illinois Extension tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

WEST SALEM FARMERS MARKET PREPARES FOR 2026 SEASON WITH VENDOR RECRUITMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The West Salem Development Association announces preparations for the 2026 West Salem Farmers Market. Training for market managers and planning activities are underway this month, with vendor recruitm...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

DARREN BAILEY SHIFTS CAMPAIGN FOCUS TO CHICAGO, SEEKS TO IMPRESS CITY VOTERS
Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for Illinois governor, is making a notable shift in his campaign strategy this year by moving into an apartment on Chicago's near South Side. Bailey hopes this mo...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS COMPLETE CHILDFIRST FORENSIC INTERVIEW TRAINING
Pictured L-R: Det. Kody Moore (WCSO), Cpl. Josh Manahan (WCSO), Det. Caleb Koker (FPD), and Det. Dane Horton (FPD) The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center is celebrating the dedication of four Way...
Mark Wells Apr 20, 2026