Category Archives: Local News

The 2026 Edwards County Mobile Home Tax Bills were mailed on Friday, May 15th. Taxes are due by July 31, 2026. Payments can be made in person at the Edwards County Collector's Office, 50 E Main Street...

  Award-winning country group The Band Perry will take the stage as part of the Illinois State Fair Free Concert Series in Springfield this summer. Known for their breakout hit "If I Die Young," ...

A Fly-In Breakfast event will be held at the Olney-Noble Airport on Sunday, June 7th from 8am to 11am. The event will feature a variety of breakfast items, including freshly made pancakes, biscuits an...

  The Hamilton County Fair is set to kick off a week of thrilling events and family fun, running from Saturday through June 13th. The festivities begin on Saturday at noon with the crowd-pleasing...

The 18th Annual Made New Ride for Recovery will roll into Fairfield on Saturday, hosted by Not Your Ordinary Church (NYOC) at 120 North Street. This community event welcomes all vehicles and aims to s...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association is pleased to announce a $500 scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year to students in Wayne County pursuing a career in education. This scholarship is op...

The Edwards County Historical Preservation Society is firing up support for local history with a Smoked Pork Loin Fundraiser, inviting community members to enjoy a savory meal while helping preserve t...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is offering driver education classes for teenagers this summer and fall. Summer classroom sessions will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 9 thro...

  The National Weather Service says a drier air mass has settled across Southern Illinois and the Ohio Valley, bringing comfortable conditions and seasonable temperatures through the end of the w...

The Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park invites the public to make a splash at a special free swim event, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Gordy and Diana Toombs. The community swim will t...