Category Archives: Local News
MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, INSURANCE RENEWALS, AND COMMUNITY UPDATES
The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night, with the meeting highlighted by a 45-minute video conference with Retail Strategies, an Alabama-based company specializing in helping towns attract new ...
Oct 24, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IDENTIFIES EFFINGHAM MAN AS SUSPECT IN SERIOUS HIT-AND-RUN TRAFFIC CRASH
On September 29th Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 7 Investigations was contacted by the Effingham Police Department to investigate an alleged hit-and-run traffic crash that occurred on September 28th...
Oct 24, 2025
SKILLET FORK RURITAN TO HOST FISH FRY FUNDRAISER AT THE MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club will host a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Mill Shoals Christian Church. Community members are invited to enjoy a delicious meal and sup...
Oct 24, 2025
NORTHSIDE GRADE SCHOOL - PTO TO HOLD FALL CARNIVAL TONIGHT
The North Side Grade School - PTO in Fairfield will be holding their 3rd Annual Spooktacular Fall Carnival tonight (Friday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p,m with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Activities will includ...
Oct 24, 2025
FRONTIER BOBCATS HOST FALL FAN FEST SATURDAY AT FNB FIELD
Frontier Community College Baseball will host its Fall Fan Fest tomorrow (Saturday) at FNB Field in Fairfield. The event offers fun for all ages and a great way for fans to connect with the Bobcats wh...
Oct 24, 2025
MARKET STREET MTC NON-PROFIT SEEKS FUNDING FOR NEW PUBLIC ART PROGRAMMING
Market Street MTC, a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the central business district of Mount Carmel, is seeking funding for new public art projects. Focused on aesthetics, ac...
Oct 24, 2025
NORTHSIDE GRADE SCHOOL - PTO TO HOLD FALL CARNIVAL TONIGHT
The North Side Grade School - PTO in Fairfield will be holding their 3rd Annual Spooktacular Fall Carnival tonight (Friday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p,m with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Activities will includ...
Oct 24, 2025
FALL CARNIVAL IN WAYNE CITY SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH WITH COSTUME JUDGING, GAMES, AND TRUNK OR TREAT
The annual Fall Carnival in Wayne City will take place on Sunday, October 26th offering an afternoon of carnival games, costume judging, trunk or treat, and more for families in the community. Festivi...
Oct 24, 2025
BLUE POINT CHURCH HOSTS TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 26TH
Blue Point Church in Cisne invites the community to a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 26th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy free candy. Hotdogs and chips w...
Oct 24, 2025
ILLINOIS YOUTH DEER HUNTERS SET NEW HARVEST RECORD IN 2025 SEASON
Illinois youth deer hunters set a new record during the 2025 youth deer season, harvesting a preliminary total of 4,714 deer statewide from October 11-13. This total surpasses last year's figure of 4,...
Oct 24, 2025