Category Archives: Local News

Area businesses and individuals will once again be hosting a "free skate" for elementary students in Wayne County at Skateland Roller Sport in Fairfield on Monday, December 29th from 5:30-8:30 PM. All...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is offering special discounted lab tests from January 5th through January 17th at several locations throughout the area. Residents can take advantage of reduced rates on im...

The Wayne County Health Department (WCHD) has announced the availability of flu shots for the community. According to the department, vaccines are now being offered for individuals ages 6 months and o...

Get Covered Illinois has announced that Illinois residents now have until December 31st to enroll in health insurance coverage that will begin January 1st. State officials say the deadline extension c...

Nearly 300 new laws are set to take effect in Illinois on January 1, 2026. Among the most notable changes, the state's 1% grocery tax will be eliminated. However, more than half of Illinois' cities an...

The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes all blood ...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business & Industry, in partnership with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at IECC, will host a regional workshop titled Blueprints f...

Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Southeastern Agronomy Summit on Thursday, January 22nd at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fairfield. The event will run from 9:00...

Albion Medical Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Albion Medical Scholarship. This annual scholarship offers up to $2,000 to students pursuing a career in any medical profe...

Wayne County 4-H is introducing a new program, Spark After School, to help youth discover new interests. Students in second through eighth grade are welcome to attend and do not need to be 4-H members...