Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 20, 2026
CENTRALIA SHOOTING LEAVES ONE DEAD, THREE INJURED; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
A shooting late Sunday afternoon in the 900 block of East Kell Street in Centralia has left one person dead and at least three others injured, according to the Illinois State Police. The Centralia Pol...
Apr 20, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY REPUBLICANS HOLD CONVENTION, ELECT NEW CHAIRMAN
The Edwards County Republican Party held its convention on March 17th at 6:30 p.m. Outgoing Chairman Sherry Hinds opened the meeting with a brief update and an overview of the convention's purpose. Ed...
Apr 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT SWEEPS CONTEST WITH TOP HONORS
The Fairfield Community High School Music Department is celebrating a major achievement after all three of its groups earned the highest possible ratings at a recent contest. The Concert Choir, Show C...
Apr 20, 2026
FEED MY SHEEP SOUP KITCHEN IN FAIRFIELD TO CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR RENOVATIONS
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, located at 200 W Main St in Fairfield, will be closed all this week (April 20th thru April 24th) for renovations. The soup kitchen is scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 2...
Apr 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT #112 TO HOLD BOARD MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Fairfield Grade School District #112 Board of Education will gather for its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Center Street School Board Room...
Apr 20, 2026