Category Archives: Local News
SANTA CLAUS IS BACK AT HIS HOUSE IN LEO FRENCH PARK THIS WEEKEND
The Fairfield/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce says that Santa Claus will be back in his house in Leo French Park this weekend. Hour this weekend include: tonight ( Friday) from 5 to 7:30 PM and tomor...
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FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
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THE CLOTHESLINE AND MIDWEST FOOD BANK ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY SET FOR SATURDAY
The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again teaming up with the Midwest Food Bank to support local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway is scheduled for tomor...
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FAIRFIELD WOMAN SEEKS REDUCED SENTENCE IN HOT CAR DEATH CASE
38-year-old Aydreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield is seeking a reduction of her 10-year prison sentence for the July 14, 2024 death of her 17-month-old son, Aaruan, who died after being left unattended in...
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NOSTALGIA THEATER HOSTS OLD-WORLD CHRISTMAS MADRIGAL FEAST SATURDAY NIGHT
Nostalgia Theater is inviting the community to enjoy a magical evening of Olde English celebration at its annual Christmas Madrigal Feast tomorrow (Saturday) night at 6:00 p.m., with doors opening at ...
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BLUFORD RURITAN CLUB TO HOST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION AND CHILI SUPPER SATURDAY
The Bluford Ruritan Club will host its annual Christmas Auction and Chili Supper tomorrow (Saturday) at the Bluford Ruritan Building, located at 814 6th Street in Bluford. Food service begins at 4 p.m...
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ALLEGED JAIL INCIDENT PROMPTS SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAM FOR MURDER SUSPECT MEGAN VALENTINE; ISP INVESTIGATION ONGOING WITH PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS SETMEGAN VALENTINE
45-year-old Megan Valentine of Albion has undergone a sexual assault examination after an alleged incident involving a correctional officer at the White County Jail last month. Valentine had been hous...
Dec 11, 2025
4-H PROGRAM, SPARK AFTER SCHOOL COMING TO FAIRFIELD AND WAYNE CITY
Wayne County 4-H is introducing a new program, Spark After School, to help youth discover new interests. Students in second through eighth grade are welcome to attend and do not need to be 4-H members...
Dec 11, 2025
IECC TRUSTEES CERTIFY 2025 TAX LEVY, APPROVE TUITION RATES FOR FY2027
The Illinois Eastern Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, where members certified the 2025 tax levy following a public hearing. The board held the ta...
Dec 11, 2025
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHOIR TO PRESENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Olney Central College Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. tomorrow night in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. Directed by Dr. Andrew Pittman, the concer...
Dec 11, 2025