Category Archives: Local News
ALBION TO HOST ANNUAL ARTISANS FALL FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 12TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce and the Albion Arts Council are inviting the public to the annual Artisans Fall Festival on Saturday, September 12th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Historic Courthous...
Aug 5, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST AUGUST 14TH BLOOD DRIVE
Area residents are encouraged to help meet the ongoing need for blood donations by participating in an upcoming American Red Cross blood drive at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. The blood drive will be h...
Aug 5, 2026
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HONOR FALLEN KOREAN WAR HERO WITH FLAG MEMORIAL IN NORRIS CITY
The Flagman's Mission Continues is asking for volunteers from Norris City and surrounding communities to help create a memorial of American flags in honor of U.S. Army Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman, whose r...
Aug 5, 2026
ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU URGES SUPPORT FOR YEAR-ROUND E15 IN FARM BILL
The Illinois Farm Bureau is asking its members to contact U.S. Senator Dick Durbin in support of a proposed federal farm bill that would authorize the year-round sale of E15 gasoline nationwide. The a...
Aug 5, 2026
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST FALL LAB FAIR AUGUST 31ST-SEPTEMBER 4TH
Hamilton Memorial Hospital is inviting area residents to take advantage of its annual Fall Lab Fair, offering affordable wellness laboratory testing to help individuals monitor their health. The event...
Aug 5, 2026
ILLINOIS SALES TAX HOLIDAY BEGINS FRIDAY FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING
The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding shoppers that the state's Sales Tax Holiday for back-to-school purchases begins Friday and continues through Sunday, August 16th. During the 10-day tax ...
Aug 5, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR OFFERS $5 MEALS, $3 TASTES TO HELP FAMILIES SAVE
Fairgoers will have more affordable food options than ever during the 2026 Illinois State Fair thanks to two new promotions aimed at helping visitors enjoy the fair without breaking the budget. The $5...
Aug 5, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE OPENS NEW FOID, CONCEALED CARRY ASSISTANCE KIOSK IN EFFINGHAM
The Illinois State Police has opened a new Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) kiosk at its Troop 9 headquarters in Effingham, offering in-person assistance for Illinois residents with FOID cards and...
Aug 5, 2026
CISNE REUNION RETURNS TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY) WITH FOUR DAYS OF FAMILY FUN
The 2026 Cisne Reunion returns this week with four days of entertainment, community activities and hometown celebrations beginning tonight (Wednesday) and continuing through Saturday. This year's reun...
Aug 5, 2026
TWO ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY RETAIL THEFT WARRANTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested two Fairfield residents on retail theft warrants Monday. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Jessica Tryon of Fairfield on a Wayne County warrant charging her ...
Aug 5, 2026