Category Archives: Local News
FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY SET TO BEGIN TODAY (MONDAY)
Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning today (Monday) and running through August 7th, free sack l...
May 25, 2026
FAIRFIELD SWIMMING POOL SET TO OPEN TODAY (MEMORIAL DAY) WITH SUMMER PROGRAMS AND LESSONS
The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool at Leo French Park, is preparing to open for the 2026 summer season today, (Monday, Memorial Day). Public swimming hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The pool has announ...
May 25, 2026
THOMASON CEMETERY IN WAYNE CITY TO HOST 51ST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE THIS (MONDAY) AFTERNOON
The 51st annual Memorial Day Service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City is scheduled for this (Monday) afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m. The program will include a welcome by Sharon White, prayer by La...
May 25, 2026
FCHS BOARD APPROVES SUMMER HOURS, TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT, AND STAFFING ACTIONS
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Thursday, May 21st, and approved several items during its regular meeting. Board members unanimously approved the consent agenda and the boar...
May 25, 2026
FCHS ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 CHEERLEADER ROSTERS FOR FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL
Fairfield Community High School has unveiled its 2026-2027 cheerleader rosters for the upcoming football and basketball seasons. The FCHS Cheerleaders will bring school spirit to home games, pep ralli...
May 25, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 SHOW CHOIR MEMBERS
The Fairfield Community High School Music Department has released the roster for the 2026-2027 Show Choir. Congratulations to the following students selected for next year's ensemble: 2026-2027 Show C...
May 25, 2026
MURDER CHARGES FILED AFTER ELDORADO TEENAGER KILLED IN SALINE COUNTY
The Illinois State Police have released additional details after a Raleigh man was charged with murder in connection to the death of an Eldorado teenager. Authorities say 41-year-old Justin D. ...
May 25, 2026
ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED IN DOMESTIC-RELATED SHOOTING IN RURAL ELDORADO
A domestic-related shooting in rural Eldorado left one person dead and another injured on Saturday morning, according to Saline County Sheriff Whipper Johnson. Authorities report that Saline County Ce...
May 25, 2026
WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE AMID INVESTIGATION
The Woodlawn Community Unit School District 209 has announced that an employee has been placed on administrative leave while an ongoing investigation is conducted. In a statement released to the schoo...
May 25, 2026
FAIRFIELD ELKS TO HOST MONTHLY BINGO NIGHT MAY 30TH
The Fairfield Elks Lodge will host its monthly bingo night on Saturday, May 30th. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with games beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will play 10 games, each featuring a $100 prize...
May 25, 2026