Category Archives: Local News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions Department is once again sponsoring its Antique Christmas Angel Tree, a program that supports older adults in the community who are in need or may n...

The First Christian Church in Fairfield is inviting the community to enjoy "Chili with Charlie" on Saturday, December 6th. This family-friendly event is free to the public and will feature hot chili s...

The Grayville Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. This year's festive theme is "A Country Christmas." Line-up begins at 5 p.m. at the Nursing Home, wi...

The Village of Sims will be conducting hydrant flushing on Monday, December 1st. Residents may notice fluctuations in water pressure and some water discoloration during this process. However, official...

The City of Albion is notifying residents of a schedule change for trash collection due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash pickup will occur on Friday, November 28th instead of the usual day. City off...

Cookie lovers and bakers, get ready as Wayne City Matters is hosting a Cookie-Bake Off on Sunday, December 14th at 3pm in the Community Building. Bakers are invited to enter their best cookies for a c...

The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office (ISFMO) has announced that fire departments throughout Illinois are starting the transition to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the long Thanksgiving weekend to minimize travel disruptio...

The Carbondale community is mourning the loss of longtime educator, coach, and athletic pioneer Vicky L. King, 71, who passed away Sunday. King, a Mill Shoals native with deep Fairfield and Wayne Coun...

The HOPE Center in Albion will be holding sign-ups for the Toys for Tots program this Wednesday, November 26 at 9 a.m. Families living in Edwards County who need assistance with Christmas toys are enc...