Category Archives: Local News

Teen drivers can now enroll in a new driver's education program offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. The course, designed specifically for teens, includes 30 hours of classroom instruction ...

The Geff Ruritan Club will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast tomorrow (Saturday, August 9th) from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast menu features a variety of delicious options, in...

The Clay County Health Department continues to offer Back-to-School vaccine clinics. Illinois state law mandates that children and adults enrolled in childcare, school, or college receive certain vacc...

In honor of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' 100th anniversary in 2025, fairgoers can still take advantage of a camping deal at any Illinois state park or historic site with a campground ...

As students prepare to return to classrooms, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for its Safe Routes to School program. The initiative offers funding to proj...

Multiple fire departments including Fairfield Rural, Wayne City and Orchardville, responded late Thursday night to a fire at the former Rapp's Custom Cabinets building, located just outside of Dahlgre...

The 2025 edition of the Cisne Reunion continues tonight around the square in Cisne. Bingo returns from 7 to 9 p.m., and the evening will be capped off with a performance by The Brat Pack at 7 p.m. in ...

The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will host a delicious Baked Goods Contest on Saturday, September 20th at RJ on Main. Categories include Pies, Cookies, Breads, Cake/Cupcakes (1/2 dozen), and other baked go...

During the Tuesday meeting of the Wayne County Retired Teachers Association's (WCRTA) at the Cisne Community Center, the organization awarded its annual scholarship for future educators to Lainie Clar...

The City of Fairfield Water Department has LIFTED the boil water order for West Douglas St from SW 3rd St to SW 7th St. City officials say water samples have passed testing and water is now safe for h...