Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY 2026 MOBILE HOME TAX BILL PAYMENTS DUE JULY 31ST
The public is being reminded that the 2026 Edwards County Mobile Home Tax Bills are due in a couple of weeks. Payments can be made in person at the Edwards County Collector's Office, during office hou...
Jul 13, 2026
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAUNCHES FREE AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is encouraging farmers and agrichemical facilities across the state to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program. The program provide...
Jul 13, 2026
NATIONAL LOTTERY AMOUNTS SOAR
Well over a billion dollars will be up for grabs this week when you combine the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots. Tonight's big Powerball drawing is worth an estimated 478 million dollars, with th...
Jul 13, 2026
TWO SENTENCED DURING WAYNE COUNTY COURT APPEARANCES LAST WEEK
On Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court, Eagan C. Summers, 20, of Norris City, was sentenced in absentia to a term of 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Summers was originally senten...
Jul 13, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER RANDY RUSSELL RECOGNIZED BY BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Chief Financial Officer, Randy Russell, has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of its "180 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know...
Jul 13, 2026
FCHS BOARD HIRES FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER, ASSISTANT CHEER COACH DURING SPECIAL MEETING; SETS AGENDA FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING THURSDAY JULY 16TH
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education approved two personnel appointments during a brief special meeting last Monday evening. Board members unanimously hired Erin Braddock as the dist...
Jul 13, 2026
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE HELD RECENTLY AT THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH
An American Red Cross blood drive was held on Wednesday, July 8th at the Community of Christ. Twenty units were collected before the drive had to be halted due to a facility issue that arose. Don Zurl...
Jul 13, 2026
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB ANNOUNCES AMERICA 250 RAFFLE WINNERS
The Fairfield Lions Club has announced the latest winners in its America 250 Raffle. Each daily winner receives $50, while the winner on July 25 will receive a $100 prize. Find the full list of winner...
Jul 13, 2026
ILLINOIS 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATE TO HOLD TOWN HALL IN FAIRFIELD
residents of Wayne County and surrounding areas are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting with Julie Fortier, candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District. The event will take place at The Land...
Jul 13, 2026
WHITE COUNTY FAIR SET FOR JULY 19TH-25TH IN CARMI
The White County Fair is set to return to Carmi July 19th through the 25th, offering a full week of entertainment, competition, carnival rides, and family activities. The White County Fair Queen Pagea...
Jul 13, 2026