Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY CONTAIN BEDROOM FIRE ON E. CURRY STREET
The Fairfield Fire Department responded swiftly to a house fire at 413 E. Curry Street Thursday morning. The call came in at approximately 10:25 a.m. after the resident discovered a fire in a bedroom ...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

SECRET SANTA TREE AT KINCAID'S STILL HAS TAGS AVAILABLE
The Secret Santa tree at Kincaid's still has tags available for anyone wishing to help make Christmas brighter for a local child. Participants are asked to return wrapped gifts by December 8th, ensuri...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE TO HOLD ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY
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 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE #1631 TO HOST ANNUAL HOOP SHOOT CONTEST THIS SATURDAY
Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 will host its annual Hoop Shoot contest tomorrow (Saturday) at the FCHS Gym, with the event beginning at 10 a.m. The Lodge has proudly organized this competition for many ye...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

PIANO-ORGAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT SET FOR SUNDAY IN FAIRFIELD
Janie McDowell and Steve Lee will present their eighth annual Piano-Organ Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield. Mike and Cori Copeland will ...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

CHILI WITH CHARLIE EVENT OFFERS FREE MEAL AND HOLIDAY FUN SATURDAY NIGHT
The First Christian Church in Fairfield is inviting the community to enjoy "Chili with Charlie" Saturday night. This family-friendly event is free to the public and will feature hot chili served while...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

ILLINOIS PAINT RECYCLING PROGRAM TAKES EFFECT, ADDING SMALL FEE TO ALL PAINT SALES
Illinois residents will now pay a small additional fee when purchasing paint as the state launches a new paint recycling program aimed at reducing environmental hazards and improving waste management....
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEART AND STROKE CARE
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association as one of more than 80 hospitals in Illinois for its outstanding commitment to improving outcomes for patients ...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

OVER ONE MILLION BAGS OF SHREDDED CHEESE RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE METAL CONTAMINATION
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major recall of more than one million bags of shredded cheese, following concerns that the products may contain metal fragments. The ...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR FRIDAY
ILLINOIS GAS PRICES REMAIN ABOVE $3 AS STATE RANKS 41ST NATIONALLY; ILLINOIS PATIENTS FACE LONGEST ER WAIT TIMES IN MIDWEST; SECRETARY OF STATE WARNS ON LICENSE PLATE SWAPS Illinois drivers continue t...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2025