Category Archives: Local News

OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE THEATER PRESENTS "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG" TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
The Olney Central College Theater is set to delight audiences with its production of The Play That Goes Wrong, running tonight (Friday) through Sunday at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. ...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025

MEDICARE RELEASES NEW RATINGS FOR AREA SKILLED CARE AND NURSING FACILITIES
Medicare has released its latest quality ratings for skilled care and nursing facilities, with Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit earning a top score. The unit received a five-star rating...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025

REND LAKE RECREATION AREAS TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY FOR FIREARM DEER SEASONS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is notifying visitors that several recreation areas will be temporarily closed during the Illinois firearm deer hunting seasons. Beginning today (Friday) ...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 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 ...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025

SHOP WITH A COP DONATION DRIVE UNDERWAY FOR 2025 EVENT
Beyond the Badge, FOP Lodge 303 has officially kicked off its annual Shop with a Cop donation drive, inviting the community to help make the holidays brighter for local children. This year's sponsorsh...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025

FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SET FOR SUNDAY
The Fairfield/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host the Fairfield Retail Merchants Holiday Open House on Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Shoppers are invited to visit local stores, enjoy snacks and spec...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025

BOIL WATER ORDER FOR CLAY CITY HAS BEEN LIFTED
The boil water order issued earlier in the week for residents in the Clay City area has been LIFTED. Water is now safe for human consumption.
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025

IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES POLICY UPDATES, TAX LEVY, AND PERSONNEL CHANGES
The Illinois Eastern Community College District Board of Trustees met Tuesday night and approved several updates to district policies, agreements, and personnel matters. Trustees approved revisions to...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025

WAYNE CITY TRASH PICKUP DELAYED ONE DAY FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK
Republic Services will run on a one-day delay for Wayne City residents during the week of Thanksgiving. Trash collection will take place on Saturday, November 29th instead of the usual Friday pickup. ...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025
CEDARHURST SET TO OPEN "THE LIGHTS: AN EXHIBITION OF HOLIDAY MAGIC" THIS WEEKEND
The Cedarhurst Center for the Arts campus staff and volunteers prepare for the opening of The Lights: An Exhibition of Holiday Magic this weekend. Now in its fourth year, the seasonal spectacle draws ...
Mark Wells Nov 21, 2025