Category Archives: Local News
VFW YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS OFFER BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Memorial VFW Post 4535 in Fairfield is encouraging area students to apply for the prestigious VFW Youth Scholarships, which promote patriotism and invest in the next generation of lea...
Nov 05, 2025
CATCH US IF YOU CAN GINGERBREAD RUN SET FOR DECEMBER 6TH
A festive event to support local students is coming up next month. The "Catch Us If You Can Gingerbread Run" will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Northside Grade School in Fairfield.. The holi...
Nov 05, 2025
BENTON ATTORNEY ENTERS RACE FOR ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER, FILES WITH OVER 10,000 SIGNATURES
Benton attorney and small business owner Bryan Drew has officially launched his campaign for Illinois Comptroller, filing his nominating petitions on Friday with more than 10,000 signatures from regis...
Nov 05, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA MEMBERS ATTEND NATIONAL CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS
(Pictured L to R: Chloe Iles and Hayley Perry) From October 29th to November 1st, members of the Edwards County FFA attended the 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Those representi...
Nov 05, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY IL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY
Sign-up is now underway for Wayne County IL Christmas for Kids, a program providing holiday gifts to local children. The program is open to children living in the Fairfield area and students in the Ne...
Nov 04, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CANDIDATES FILE FOR 2026 MARCH PRIMARY ELECTION
Wayne County election officials have released the list of candidates who filed for the 2026 March Primary Election. On the Republican ballot, candidates for county offices include: Sheriff: Christophe...
Nov 04, 2025
PIANO-ORGAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 7TH 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 ...
Nov 04, 2025
HAMILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT FRIDAY
The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its Annual Trivia Night. The event will take place on Friday, November 7th at the McLeansboro Elks Lodge. The night will kick off with a socia...
Nov 04, 2025
OAK VALLEY FWB CHURCH HOSTS FALL HARVEST PARTY SATURDAY
Oak Valley Free Will Baptist Church will hold its annual Fall Harvest Party, set for Saturday, November 8th at 4:30 PM. The event will be held at 1310 County Road 1325 East in Geff. Guests are encoura...
Nov 04, 2025
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO FUND ONLY HALF OF NOVEMBER SNAP BENEFITS
The Trump administration announced it will use $4.65 billion in emergency funds to cover only half of November's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, declining to draw from other...
Nov 04, 2025