Category Archives: Local News
MORE THAN 51,000 DEER HARVESTED DURING FIRST WEEKEND OF ILLINOIS FIREARM SEASON
Illinois hunters harvested 51,409 deer during the first weekend of the state's firearm deer season, held Nov. 21-23, according to preliminary totals released by the Illinois Department of Natural Reso...
Nov 28, 2025
AMEREN ILLINOIS CUSTOMERS TO SEE JANUARY GAS BILL INCREASE AFTER ICC RATE DECISION
Ameren Illinois residential customers will see an average $3.65 increase on their natural gas bills in January following a recent decision by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), which significantl...
Nov 28, 2025
VILLAGE OF SIMS TO FLUSH HYDRANTS DECEMBER 1ST
The Village of Sims will be conducting hydrant flushing on Monday, December 1st. Residents may notice fluctuations in water pressure and some water discoloration during this process. However, official...
Nov 28, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB, on Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event celeb...
Nov 28, 2025
PIANO-ORGAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
Janie McDowell and Steve Lee will present their eighth annual Piano-Organ Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield. Mike and Cori Copeland will ...
Nov 28, 2025
FLORA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PRESENTS "A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM" DECEMBER 6TH & 7TH
The Flora Church of the Nazarene invites area residents to experience "A Night in Bethlehem" on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12 Parsons Lane, just off Highway 50 in F...
Nov 28, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING SAYS GRAYVILLE SENIOR SERVICES WILL CONTINUE
Efforts to calm concerns in Grayville are underway after misinformation at the November 19th Edwards County Senior Center Board meeting caused widespread alarm about the future of senior services in t...
Nov 28, 2025
CLOTHESLINE AND MIDWEST FOOD BANK TEAM UP FOR CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY
The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again partnering with the Midwest Food Bank to help local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will take place on Saturd...
Nov 28, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING NURSING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Frontier Community College (FCC) will host upcoming Nursing Information Sessions, offered both in-person and virtually, for students applying to the 2025 and 2026 nursing programs. Attendance at one o...
Nov 28, 2025
FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC TO BE HELD DECEMBER 4TH IN MOUNT VERNON
The Mount Vernon Elks 819, Centralia Elks 493, Fairfield Elks 1631, Salem Elks 1678, and McLeansboro Elks 1882 Lodges, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a...
Nov 28, 2025