Category Archives: Local News

CATCH US IF YOU CAN GINGERBREAD RUN SET FOR SATURDAY
A festive event to support local students is coming up. The "Catch Us If You Can Gingerbread Run" will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Northside Grade School in Fairfield.. The holiday-themed ...
Mark Wells 13h ago

CITY OF FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TROPICAL CHRISTMAS PARADE THIS SATURDAY
The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th in downtown Fairfield at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a un...
Mark Wells 13h ago

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis has the Albion City Council meeting recap from last (Monday) night.
Mark Wells 13h ago

CISNE TO HOST "SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS" CELEBRATION FRIDAY
The Village of Cisne is inviting families to kick off the holiday season with its annual Small Town Christmas celebration, set for Friday, December 5th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Festivities will take place ...
Mark Wells 13h ago

"BOB'S TREE" RETURNS TO EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOR 14TH YEAR
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the return of its beloved holiday tradition, "Bob's Tree," now in its fourteenth year. The project honors the late Bob Mason, former Edwards County Farm Bu...
Mark Wells 13h ago

EDWARDS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS TO RE-EVALUATE SUPPORT FOR GRAYVILLE SENIOR CENTER
Officials with the Edwards County Senior Citizens organization will meet tonight (Tuesday) to reconsider their decision to withdraw support from the Grayville Senior Center. The Edwards County board v...
Mark Wells 13h ago

CISNE COUPLE ANNOUNCES NEW CORNERSTONE MEATS MARKET NEAR HIGH SCHOOL
According to a social media announcement, Luke and Sarah Hilliard of Cisne have revealed plans to build a new meat market next to Cisne High School. The business, Cornerstone Meats of Cisne, will offe...
Mark Wells Dec 01, 2025

FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE TO HOLD ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE DECEMBER 7TH
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1631 in Fairfield will hold its annual Memorial Service on Sunday, December 7th at 2 p.m. The ceremony is held each year to honor and remember Elks m...
Mark Wells Dec 01, 2025

FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE #1631 TO HOST ANNUAL HOOP SHOOT CONTEST THIS SATURDAY
Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 will host its annual Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday, December 6th, at the FCHS Gym, with the event beginning at 10 a.m. The Lodge has proudly organized this competition for ...
Mark Wells Dec 01, 2025

ILLINOIS HUNTERS PREPARE FOR SECOND FIREARM DEER SEASON
Hunters across Illinois are preparing for the state's second firearm deer season, which begins half an hour before sunrise on Thursday, December 4th, and runs through Sunday, December 7th. Wildlife of...
Mark Wells Dec 01, 2025