Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD WRESTLING 2-DAY CAMP TO BE HELD JUNE 25-26, HOSTED BY FAIRFIELD MULES WRESTLING
Young wrestlers from grades K-12 will have the chance to learn from top collegiate athletes at the Fairfield Wrestling 2-Day Camp, scheduled for June 25-26 at Fairfield Community High School. H...
Jun 04, 2026
FRONTIER CC BOBCATS TO HOST PROSPECT CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ON TUESDAY
Frontier Community College Bobcats are inviting high school athletes graduating between 2027 and 2029 to showcase their skills at the upcoming Frontier Community College Prospect Camp. The even...
Jun 04, 2026
HOLINESS RESCUE MISSION CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 84TH ANNIVERSARY
The Holiness Rescue Mission Church, located at 407 West College Street in Fairfield, will celebrate its 84th anniversary with a special service on Sunday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to atten...
Jun 04, 2026
CUMBERLAND CHAPEL CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 140TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY
Cumberland Chapel Church will mark its 140th anniversary with a day of music, food, and fellowship on Saturday. The celebration will take place at the church, located at 2096 County Road 1320 N, in Fa...
Jun 04, 2026
SIMS BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SUMMER PARTY NEXT WEEK
Sims Baptist Church is inviting children and teens to participate in a four-day Vacation Bible School event June 11-14 at the church located at 310 S. Bond Street in Sims. The VBS program will be held...
Jun 04, 2026
ILLINOIS FFA STATE CONVENTION MOVING TO PEORIA FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN 2028
The Illinois FFA State Convention will have a new home in 2028 as the organization prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Illinois FFA officials announced the annual convention will relocate fro...
Jun 04, 2026
ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS: CORN AND SOYBEAN PLANTING NEARS COMPLETION, CONDITIONS REMAIN MOSTLY FAVORABLE
The latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, released June 1st, shows Illinois farmers making significant strides in planting despite drier conditions across the state. As of May 31st, 91% of I...
Jun 04, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY BAND TO OPEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Fairfield City Band will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series tonight (Thursday) in Fairfield. Concerts will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse l...
Jun 04, 2026
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING FOR FAIRFIELD LAUNDROMAT
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Fairfield Laundromat on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 p.m. The new business is located at 436 SW 10th Street in...
Jun 04, 2026
ANTHONY WAYNE AMERICAN LEGION POST 176 CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING IN FAIRFIELD SATURDAY
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 176 is set to host a ribbon cutting and grand reopening party on Saturday at its location at 111 SW 4th Street in Fairfield. Th...
Jun 04, 2026