Category Archives: Local News

MCLEANSBORO ANNOUNCES CITY-WIDE CLEANUP MAY 28TH-31ST
		The City of McLeansboro is gearing up for its annual City Wide Cleanup, scheduled to take place from May 28th through May 31st.   Residents can drop off their cleanup items at the city's light pl...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SET FOR TODAY (MONDAY) AT MAPLE HILL CEMETERY
		The community of Fairfield will gather to honor fallen service members during a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. today (Monday) at Maple Hill Cemetery. The ceremony will feature remarks by guest speake...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
THOMASON CEMETERY TO HOST 50TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES TODAY (MONDAY)
		Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City will mark a milestone this year as it hosts its 50th annual Memorial Day Services this (Monday) afternoon 2 p.m.   The program will begin with a welcome by Sharon ...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
EDWARDS COUNTY VETERANS GROUPS TO HOLD MEMORIAL  DAY SERVICES TODAY (MONDAY)
		The Edwards County Memorial Post #8222 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, together with members of the Albion American Legion Post #590, will conduct their annual Memorial Day services today (Monday) to...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
FAIRFIELD CITY SWIMMING POOL SET TO OPEN TODAY (MONDAY)
		The Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park will officially open its doors for the season this (Monday) afternoon offering a wide range of swim options, lessons, and private party rentals for the c...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
Free Swim Event at Fairfield Park Pool on May 30th
		Residents of Fairfield are invited to take advantage of a free swimming event at Fairfield Park Swimming Pool on Friday, May 30th. The pool will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a day of fun and rela...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
CITY OF FAIRFIELD TRASH DELAY ANNOUNCED FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEK
		The City of Fairfield has announced that trash collection will be delayed by one day during the week of May 26th due to the Memorial Day holiday.   There will be no trash service today (Monday, M...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
IDNR MONITORING BLACK BEAR SIGHTING IN SW ILLINOIS
		The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring black bear sightings in Southwestern Illinois. The bear was first spotted last Monday in St. Clair County. The animal was observed again Wedn...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
MEMORIAL DAY WEEK TRASH ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WAYNE CITY
		Wayne City Village officials have announced that Republic Service Trash pickup will be on a one day delay the week of Memorial Day, May 26th through the 30th. Residents will need to have their trash c...
			
				Mark Wells				May 26, 2025							
		
WAYNE COUNTY OFFERS SUMMER PROGRAM, KIDS IN MOTION SET TO BEGIN JUNE 2ND
		Wayne County is set to host its annual Kids in Motion Summer Day Camp, a non-profit, faith-based program serving all of Wayne County and designed to keep children engaged and active during the summer ...
			
				Mark Wells				May 24, 2025