Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PLANT SALE DATES
The Edwards County FFA Plant Sale is almost here. Mark your calendars for April 27th-May 1st and May 4th-8th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as May 2nd from 9-11 a.m. Please be sure to check the prov...
Apr 21, 2026
PREMIUM GUARD ACQUIRES KEY ASSETS OF FIRST BRANDS GROUP, INCLUDING CHAMPION LABS
Memphis-based Premium Guard, Inc. (PGI) has finalized the acquisition of all key intellectual property and related assets of First Brands Group, including Champion Labs in Albion. The transaction was ...
Apr 21, 2026
FAIRFIELD FFA CHAPTER SPRING GREENHOUSE PLANT SALE SET FOR MAY1ST & MAY 2ND
The 2026 Fairfield FFA Chapter Spring Greenhouse Plant Sale is just around the corner. The FFA chapter will hold their sale on Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or unt...
Apr 21, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST CITY WIDE YARD SALES SATURDAY
The City of Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this event is expected to draw residents and visitors from around th...
Apr 20, 2026
BROOKSTONE ESTATES OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Brookstone Estates of Fairfield has announced a series of upcoming fundraisers, with all proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. The first event will be a pork burger sale on Saturday from 9:...
Apr 20, 2026
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL CROWNS PROM KING AND QUEEN AT SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION
Cisne High School celebrated its annual prom on Saturday night, where students selected Antenella Cline as Prom Queen. Antenella is the daughter of Les and Hannah Cline. Brennon Williams was crowned P...
Apr 20, 2026
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES SPRING YARD SALES SET FOR SATURDAY
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the annual Spring Yard Sales will take place on Saturday. Residents who wish to be featured on the official yard sale map are encouraged to sign ...
Apr 20, 2026
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MOSQUITO SPRAYING PROGRAM FOR 2026
The City of Fairfield Board of Health has announced that employees will begin spraying around town for mosquitoes this year. City officials say that residents will see employees driving around and spr...
Apr 20, 2026
ILLINOIS EXTENSION TO HOST HOUSEPLANT CARE WORKSHOP IN MT. CARMEL TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
Houseplant enthusiasts are invited to refresh their indoor gardens at the upcoming Repotting and Caring for Houseplants Workshop, hosted by Illinois Extension tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at...
Apr 20, 2026
WEST SALEM FARMERS MARKET PREPARES FOR 2026 SEASON WITH VENDOR RECRUITMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The West Salem Development Association announces preparations for the 2026 West Salem Farmers Market. Training for market managers and planning activities are underway this month, with vendor recruitm...
Apr 20, 2026