Category Archives: Local News
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH TO HOST DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE ON JULY 9TH
The Community of Christ Church, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a Donorama blood drive on Wednesday, July 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the church...
Jul 03, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU TRACTOR DRIVE RETURNS JULY 19TH
The 2025 Edwards County Farm Bureau Tractor Drive, sponsored by the Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders, is set to roll through the countryside on Saturday, July 19th. The event will begin...
Jul 03, 2025
NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES BACK-TO-SCHOOL REGISTRATION DATE
New Hope Grade School is gearing up for the upcoming academic year with its annual Back to School registration event. The registration will take place on July 24th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Online registr...
Jul 03, 2025
JASPER GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Jasper Grade School District has released important information for families preparing for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. In-person registration will take place on Tuesday, July 15th from 12:00 p...
Jul 03, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES PATIENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TO ENHANCE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has announced the creation of a Patient and Family Engagement Committee (PFEC), a new initiative aimed at strengthening the hospital's commitment to patient-...
Jul 03, 2025
ILLINOIS SETS RECORD FOR ANNUAL REVENUE IN FY25 DESPITE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Despite ongoing concerns about the economy and potential federal funding cuts, Illinois closed its fiscal year 2025 with a record-breaking revenue total of $54 billion, according to figures from the i...
Jul 03, 2025
GOVERNOR PRITZKER NAMES FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR CHRISTIAN MITCHELL AS RUNNING MATE FOR 2026 CAMPAIGN
Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell, a seasoned veteran of Illinois state government and former Deputy Governor, will be his running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial election...
Jul 03, 2025
UPCOMING 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE AREA BEGINS TONIGHT IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield will host their fireworks display tonight (Thursday) at Southwest Park. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dark. Families can enjoy a wide va...
Jul 03, 2025
6TH ANNUAL DAHLGREN SPARK IN THE PARK FREEDOM FESTIVAL SET FOR JULY 5TH, MCLEANSBORO FIREWORKS FRIDAY NIGHT
The 6th Annual Dahlgren Spark in the Park Freedom Festival, scheduled for Saturday. The event will take place at Dahlgren Park, located at 509 W. Whited Street, starting at 5:30 p.m. and runnin...
Jul 03, 2025
FOURTH OF JULY FREE SWIM EVENT PLANNED AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC POOL
Area residents are invited to beat the summer heat and celebrate Independence Day with a splash at the Fairfield Public Pool. A free swim event will take place on the Fourth of July from 1 to 5 p.m., ...
Jul 03, 2025