Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS TO MEET NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST TO DISCUSS SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS
The Fairfield Retail Merchants will hold their April meeting next Tuesday, March 31st at 8:00am in the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting has been moved up one week from its usual date. The agenda inclu...
Mar 26, 2026
TOY TRACTOR SHOW COMING TO GEFF, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 4TH
The Geff Ruritan is set to host an exciting Toy Tractor Show on Saturday ,April 4th at the Ruritan Building in Geff. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites vendors to showcase their ...
Mar 26, 2026
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL IMPROVES ACCESS WITH PERMANENT MOBILE MRI UNIT
Wabash General Hospital in Mount Carmel is making a significant change to its mobile MRI services to enhance access and stability for patients. At Monday evening's board meeting, President and CEO Kar...
Mar 26, 2026
WAYNE CITY UNIT #100 ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN SCREENING AND REGISTRATION
Wayne City Unit #100 will conduct Kindergarten Screening and Registration on Tuesday, March 31st, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wayne City Grade School. Parents are asked to call Wayne City Elementar...
Mar 26, 2026
SMOKED BOLOGNA AND PORK BURGER FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT "RUN FOR THE SON" THIS SATURDAY
A special fundraiser by Warriors of the Way #1430 of Fairfield will feature smoked bologna and pork burgers hot off the grill taking place this Saturday, March 28th at the Save A Lot parking lot. The ...
Mar 26, 2026
OCC THEATER PRESENTS "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" STARTING TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
Olney Central College Theater brings "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" back to the OCC stage for the first time in 18 years at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. This lively, f...
Mar 26, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL TO HOST HEALTH COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR FRIDAY
Clay County Hospital is inviting the community to attend its Health Community Resource Fair tomorrow (Friday). The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Nostalgia Theater, located ...
Mar 26, 2026
"NO BODY TO MURDER" PLAY COMING TO NOSTALGIA THEATER IN FLORA APRIL 10-11
The stage comedy "No Body to Murder" will be performed at Nostalgia Theater (formerly Town Theater) in downtown Flora on Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th at 7 p.m. each night. This entertai...
Mar 26, 2026
CARDINAL HEALTH ISSUES NATIONWIDE RECALL OF ANTISEPTIC WIPES OVER 'LIFE-THREATENING' BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION
Cardinal Health has announced a nationwide recall of its antiseptic wipes due to concerns about "life-threatening" bacterial contamination. These wipes, commonly used to clean and disinfect skin befor...
Mar 26, 2026
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY MARCH 26TH
Illinois Lawmakers Push Detention Center Ban (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are pushing legislation designed to keep immigration detention centers out of certain areas of the state. An Illino...
Mar 26, 2026