Category Archives: Local News

Area residents are invited to enjoy a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 8th as the event will take place at the Mill Shoals Christian Church from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. For just $12.00 a plate, guests can look...

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is rolling out a new pilot program that provides no-cost phone calls to individuals in custody at correctional facilities statewide. Effective November 3,...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will release several important agriculture reports this month, even as the federal government remains partially shut down. The National Agricultural Sta...

The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host its annual Soup Supper & Christmas Auction on Friday, November 7th at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The event begins at 5:00 pm with a soup s...

The U.S. Postal Service has launched its annual Operation Santa campaign, connecting children and families in need with people willing to help fulfill their holiday wishes. Letters to Santa can be mai...

Justice David K. Overstreet of the Illinois Supreme Court administered the attorney's oath to 61 new lawyers today in the Fifth Judicial District during two separate ceremonies. The group is part of 1...

The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again partnering with the Midwest Food Bank to help local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will take place on Saturd...

Two people were injured, one critically, in a serious crash Tuesday afternoon east of Waltonville. Authorities say the accident occurred on Illinois Route 148 near North Cherryville Lane, close to the...

The Cisne High School FFA Officers will host their first annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 10th at the Cisne Community Center. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and is d...

The Fairfield Rotary Club will mark a major milestone with its 100th Year Celebration Dinner on Friday, November 14th. The event will be held at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, located at 201 SE Second Stre...