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IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES NAMING NEW ATHLETIC FACILITY, FEE UPDATES, AND EMPLOYMENT CHANGES
The Illinois Eastern Community College District Board Of Trustees met Tuesday night at Frontier Community College in Fairfield. During the session, trustees approved naming the college's new athletic ...
Apr 23, 2026
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW ON MAY 16TH
The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show, set to take place on May 16th at Leo French Park in Fairfield. Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the even...
Apr 23, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS CLAY CITY MAN ON THEFT WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 43-year-old Christopher Britton of Clay City Wednesday morning on a Wayne County warrant for theft (Petition for Revocation of Probation). Britton was tr...
Apr 23, 2026
SMOKED PORK LOIN FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT CISNE COMMUNITY
A smoked pork loin fundraiser is underway to benefit the Cisne Community, with proceeds going toward utilities, insurance, and building maintenance. Orders can be placed in person at Growls & Meow...
Apr 23, 2026
WADI ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) has announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential. The sch...
Apr 23, 2026
MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET, HIRES LIFEGUARDS, AND ADDRESSES STAFFING AT APRIL MEETING
The McLeansboro City Council met for about an hour on Tuesday night, taking several actions including approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and making new hires. A 15-minute public hearing preceded th...
Apr 23, 2026
IDNR UPGRADING CAMPGROUND AND SHELTER RESERVATION SYSTEM
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is in the process of upgrading its reservation system for campgrounds and shelters at state parks across Illinois. Officials say the new system is designed...
Apr 23, 2026
ISP ANNOUNCES NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN AREA COUNTIES
Illinois State Police Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols will be conducted in Effingham, Marion, and Wabash counties throughout the m...
Apr 23, 2026
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD
Illinois House Democrats Working To Advance Bears Stadium Related Proposal (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois House Democrats are working to advance a proposal that would help relocate the Bears to Arlingt...
Apr 23, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH THEFT AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES FOR ALLEGEDLY FAKING CANCER TO COLLECT DONATIONS
A Fairfield woman is facing serious criminal charges after authorities say she falsely claimed to have cancer and collected donations from local school fundraisers and church members. 46- year-old Sta...
Apr 23, 2026