Category Archives: Local News
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS RETURN TO REND LAKE WITH TWO-NIGHT CELEBRATION
Fireworks will once again light up the sky at Rend Lake this summer as the 2026 Rend Lake Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday at the Rend Lake Golf Resort, l...
Jul 2, 2026
FAIRFIELD BOIL WATER ORDER REMAINS IN EFFECT
The City of Fairfield Water Department says a boil water order remains in effect for portions of the city following water line repairs. The advisory applies to residents on the north side of Shoreway ...
Jul 2, 2026
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB ANNOUNCES FIRST AMERICA 250 RAFFLE WINNERS
The Fairfield Lions Club has announced the first winners in its America 250 Raffle, a fundraiser celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary while supporting Lions Club projects throughout Wayne County...
Jul 2, 2026
CONTRACT SIGNED FOR NEW W2E WATER PLANT NEAR GRAYVILLE
A major milestone has been reached for the W2E water system, as officials signed construction contracts Wednesday morning for a new water treatment plant to be built north of Grayville. The total cost...
Jul 2, 2026
CCR TRIBUTE BAND TO HEADLINE FREE FRIDAY CONCERT IN MT. CARMEL
Area residents are invited to kick off the Fourth of July holiday weekend with a free outdoor concert tomorrow (Friday) night at Merchants Park in Mt. Carmel. Bad Moon Rising, a Creedence Clearwater R...
Jul 2, 2026
STATE OFFICIALS URGE FIREWORKS SAFETY AHEAD OF HOLIDAY WEEKEND
As Southern Illinois families prepare to celebrate Independence Day, state officials are urging residents to leave fireworks displays to the professionals and practice safe celebrations. The Illinois ...
Jul 2, 2026
FARM BANKRUPTCIES CONTINUE TO RISE AS FINANCIAL PRESSURES MOUNT
Financial pressures continue to mount for farmers across Illinois and the nation as farm bankruptcies climb for a third straight year. Nationwide, family farm bankruptcies increased 46% in 2025, with ...
Jul 2, 2026
KALSHI SUES ILLINOIS OVER NEW SPORTS WAGERING LAW
Prediction market operator Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, challenging new laws that would regulate and tax sports-related event contracts offered on its platform. Illinois c...
Jul 2, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS ACROSS AREA SCHOOLS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital, in partnership with Horizon Healthcare, will offer school and sports physicals at no cost. Horizon Healthcare providers will visit scheduled schools and communities across...
Jul 1, 2026
FREE MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSION PLANNED IN FAIRFIELD
Area residents are invited to attend a free Medicare Information Session on Tuesday, July 14th, designed to help individuals better understand their Medicare coverage options. The session will begin a...
Jul 1, 2026