Category Archives: Local News
CHILI WITH CHARLIE EVENT OFFERS FREE MEAL AND HOLIDAY FUN DECEMBER 6TH
The First Christian Church in Fairfield is inviting the community to enjoy "Chili with Charlie" on Saturday, December 6th. This family-friendly event is free to the public and will feature hot chili s...
Nov 25, 2025
GRAYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE SATURDAY
The Grayville Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. This year's festive theme is "A Country Christmas." Line-up begins at 5 p.m. at the Nursing Home, wi...
Nov 25, 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 25, 2025
ALBION ANNOUNCES ONE-DAY DELAY FOR TRASH PICKUP DURING THANKSGIVING WEEK
The City of Albion is notifying residents of a schedule change for trash collection due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash pickup will occur on Friday, November 28th instead of the usual day. City off...
Nov 25, 2025
COOKIE-BAKE OFF: COMPETE FOR $50 AND BRAGGING RIGHTS AT WAYNE CITY MATTERS CHRISTMAS EVENT
Cookie lovers and bakers, get ready as Wayne City Matters is hosting a Cookie-Bake Off on Sunday, December 14th at 3pm in the Community Building. Bakers are invited to enter their best cookies for a c...
Nov 25, 2025
ILLINOIS FIRE DEPARTMENTS BEGIN TRANSITION TO NEW NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office (ISFMO) has announced that fire departments throughout Illinois are starting the transition to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). ...
Nov 25, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TEMPORARILY REOPEN LANES FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the long Thanksgiving weekend to minimize travel disruptio...
Nov 25, 2025
FORMER CARBONDALE EDUCATOR AND ATHLETIC PIONEER WITH WAYNE COUNTY ROOTS, VICKY KING, DIES AT 71
The Carbondale community is mourning the loss of longtime educator, coach, and athletic pioneer Vicky L. King, 71, who passed away Sunday. King, a Mill Shoals native with deep Fairfield and Wayne Coun...
Nov 24, 2025
HOPE CENTER ANNOUNCES TOYS FOR TOTS SIGN-UPS FOR EDWARDS COUNTY FAMILIES
The HOPE Center in Albion will be holding sign-ups for the Toys for Tots program this Wednesday, November 26 at 9 a.m. Families living in Edwards County who need assistance with Christmas toys are enc...
Nov 24, 2025
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN WITH VISITS AT LEO FRENCH PARK
The Fairfield/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce says that Santa Claus is making his way to Leo French Park this December, bringing holiday cheer to local families. Santa's House will be open on multipl...
Nov 24, 2025