Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HOSTS THANKSGIVING RAFFLE
The Fairfield Lions Club is inviting the community to participate in their annual Thanksgiving Raffle, set for November 4th. All proceeds from the Thanksgiving Raffle will go directly toward supportin...
Oct 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAIN STREET TRUNK OR TREAT TO BRING HALLOWEEN FUN FOR ALL AGES
The annual Main Street Trunk or Treat event returns to downtown Fairfield on Friday, October 31st offering a festive evening filled with Halloween spirit for families, businesses, and the entire commu...
Oct 22, 2025
HANNA HOUSE MUSEUM TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 31ST
The Hanna House Museum and Uniquely Rustique will host a Trunk or Treat event at the museum on Friday, October 31st from 5 to 7 p.m. The museum will be open for tours during the event, and staff will ...
Oct 22, 2025
FRAN CARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FASHION SHOW RETURNS NOVEMBER 2ND
The Frontier Community College Foundation and Carnaby Square are once again partnering to present the Fifth Annual Fran Carter Memorial Scholarship Fashion Show on Sunday, November 2nd at First Christ...
Oct 22, 2025
CLAY COUNTY WATER LIFTS BOIL ORDER AFTER TEST RESULTS DEEM WATER SAFE
Clay County Water has announced that the boil water order issued Monday morning for all customers has now been lifted. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified the utility Tuesday t...
Oct 22, 2025
WEST SALEM VILLAGE BOARD APPROVES WASTEWATER REPAIRS AND ENDORSES COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING
The West Salem Village Board of Trustees convened for a special session on October 15th to address insurance proposals, authorize critical repairs to the wastewater system, and express support for a l...
Oct 22, 2025
RICK HEIDNER ENTERS CROWDED GOP PRIMARY FOR ILLINOIS GOVERNOR
Suburban video gambling mogul Rick Heidner has launched a bid for Illinois governor, joining a packed Republican primary field that includes former State Senator and Clay County resident, Darren Baile...
Oct 22, 2025
"BOO ON THE BRICKS" TRUNK OR TREAT RETURNS TO ALBION ON OCTOBER 31ST
The popular "Boo on the Bricks" Trunk or Treat event is back in Albion this Halloween. The festivities will take place on October 31st on 5th Street at the Edwards County Square. Trunks can be set up ...
Oct 22, 2025
TRUNK OR TREAT FALL FESTIVAL AT NORTH SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
The community is invited to the annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at North Side Baptist Church, located at 905 N First Street, Fairfield. The event will be held on Sunday, October 26th from 4:00 p.m...
Oct 22, 2025
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF FAIRFIELD ACCEPTING COAT DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL GIVEAWAY
With colder weather approaching, the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is now accepting donations of new and gently used coats for its annual coat giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Community ...
Oct 22, 2025