Category Archives: Local News
NARCAN INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
A Narcan Information and Education Program will take place at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m., offering vital overdose response training to the community. The eve...
Feb 14, 2026
NEW HOPE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
New Hope General Baptist Church, located at 449 County Road 1800 East in Fairfield, is offering three scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include two $2,000 awards for stude...
Feb 14, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY CUSD #1 BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19TH
The Board of Education of Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 will convene for a regular meeting on Thursday, February 19th 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Science Room at We...
Feb 14, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP TRAP SHOOT SET FOR MARCH 7TH
The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will host their annual Scholarship Trap Shoot on Saturday, March 7th at the Edwards County Sportsman's Club. The event begins at 9:00am and raises importan...
Feb 14, 2026
SHERIFF JAMES MENDRICK HOSTS MOUNT CARMEL MEET-AND-GREET AS PART OF GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN
The campaign for Illinois gubernatorial candidate Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a public meet-and-greet event in Mount Carmel. Mendrick, who is currently serving as sheriff, will meet with area...
Feb 14, 2026
ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS RENEW PUSH FOR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE REGULATION
Illinois lawmakers are preparing a second attempt to pass a bill giving state regulators greater authority over homeowners insurance rates, following major premium hikes by State Farm. Gov. JB Pritzke...
Feb 14, 2026
SPARKLIGHT LAUNCHES 2026 "DREAM BIGGER" CONTEST TO AWARD $30,000 FOR STEM EDUCATION
Sparklight, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, has announced the launch of its 2026 "Dream Bigger" contest, offering $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educati...
Feb 14, 2026
HOPE TRUST PRESENTS DIVIDEND CHECK TO WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne County, Illinois, has received a dividend check from HOPE Trust, the country's health benefit plan. Now commemorating its 15th year of providing benefits to county, school district, city, villag...
Feb 14, 2026
THREE ARRESTED WEDNESDAY ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANTS
Wayne County law enforcement made three arrests Wednesday on outstanding county warrants. Michael A. Vaughan, 49, of Fairfield, was taken into custody by Fairfield Police on a Wayne County Failure to ...
Feb 13, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES AT FEBRUARY 17 MEETING
TheFairfield Grade School Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm in the Center Street School Boardroom. The agenda features a range of important topics, incl...
Feb 13, 2026