Category Archives: Local News

ILLINOIS HUNTER SAFETY CLASS SET FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY IN EDWARDS COUNTY
The Illinois Hunter Safety Class will be offered in Edwards County this Friday, September 19th from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, September 20th from 8 am to 4 pm at the Edwards County Farm Bureau and Ed...
Mark Wells 16h ago

MAIN STREET TO CLOSE FOR FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Drivers are being reminded that traffic patterns in downtown Fairfield will change for the upcoming Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Main Street at the corner of East Fourth Street will close at midnight on T...
Mark Wells 22h ago

NO PETS ALLOWED AT FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Organizers of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest are reminding the public that pets will not be allowed in the festival area during this year's event, set for September 17th through the 20th. The restriction...
Mark Wells 22h ago

IECC HIGHLIGHTS ADULT EDUCATION DURING NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK
Tameka Balding (left), a 2025 IECC Adult Education graduate, is now pursuing Early Childhood Education while operating her own daycare business in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She is pictured with Danyelle A...
Mark Wells 22h ago

FORMER ILLINOIS GOVERNOR JIM EDGAR DIES AT 79
Jim Edgar, Illinois' 38th governor who served from 1991 to 1999, has died at age 79. Edgar, a moderate Republican known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to public service, passed away Sunday...
Mark Wells 22h ago

MOTORCYCLE CRASH INJURES RIDER AT I-57 DRAG STRIP
A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a crash Sunday afternoon at the I-57 Drag Strip in Franklin County. Authorities say the accident occurred just after 4 p.m. while the rider was on the strip...
Mark Wells 22h ago

WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING SET FOR WEDNESDAY
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 17th, at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes discussions on upcoming events and projects. Attendees...
Mark Wells 22h ago

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The Enfield Village Board held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night, approving the annual audit and tentative budget for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. The audit showed all fund bala...
Mark Wells 22h ago

NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY
The New Hope Grade School Board is set to meet on Tuesday September 16th at 7:00 P.M. The evening will begin with a public hearing, offering community members the chance to provide input on the propos...
Mark Wells 22h ago

FUN FEST BUTTON AUCTIONED OFF FOR FUNDRAISING EFFORT
Kent Henson is pictured with his winning button from the 2025 auction from the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest committee. Henson purchased button #1. (Photo courtesy of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Committee) ...
Mark Wells 22h ago