Category Archives: Local News
Road Safety and Fairness Act Changes Senior Driver Renewal Rules
A new Illinois law taking effect July 1st will change driver's license renewal requirements for older motorists, raising the age at which a driving test is required. The measure, known as the Road Saf...
Jun 27, 2026
Illinois Snap Error Rate Rises As Federal Penalties Loom
Data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Illinois' error rate for food assistance payments continues to climb, with new federal penalties scheduled to take effect in ...
Jun 27, 2026
White County Fair Set For July 19th through 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 Quee...
Jun 27, 2026
Community Vesper Service To Be Held July 26th At Edwards County Fair
The Edwards County Fair will host a Community Vesper Service on Sunday, July 26th, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at the New Albion Amphitheater, located on East Elm Street in Albion, I...
Jun 27, 2026
Clay County Health Department To Host "Miles Of Smiles" Dental Clinic July 29th
The Clay County Health Department will host the "Miles of Smiles" dental clinic on Wednesday, July 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preventative dental services will be provided for eligible children...
Jun 27, 2026
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces 20th Annual Golf Scramble
The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is set to host its 20th Annual Golf Scramble on Friday, August 7th at the Fairfield Public Golf Course located at 701 NW 9th Street in Fairfield. Golf...
Jun 27, 2026
FAIRFIELD PLANS TWO DAYS OF FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Residents of Wayne County will have several opportunities to celebrate Independence Day close to home as Fairfield hosts two days of family-friendly activities leading up to and on the Fourth of July....
Jun 26, 2026
CISNE TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY & MARY LOU FEST WITH FOOD, MUSIC, AND FIREWORKS
The Village of Cisne will kick off its Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3rd, with an evening of food, live entertainment, and fireworks. Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. in the back parking...
Jun 26, 2026
ALBION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR NATION'S 250TH BIRTHDAY
The Albion Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for an Independence Day celebration in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. The event will be held on Friday, July 3rd from 5 to 10 p.m., with an eve...
Jun 26, 2026
FLORA PLANS FULL DAY OF FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
Flora Tourism has announced a full schedule of family-friendly activities for Independence Day on July 4 at Charley Brown Park. The day begins at 10 a.m. with the All American Boy and All American Gir...
Jun 26, 2026