Category Archives: Local News
SKILLET FORK RURITAN CLUB TO HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND TRIVIA NIGHT AT MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club invites the community to the Mill Shoals Christian Church on Saturday, May 30th, with two events for all ages. An Ice Cream Social will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. G...
May 12, 2026
THE FORGOTTEN ELDORADO, IL STORY: ONE TOWN'S JOURNEY TO "SUNDOWN" FEATURED IN UPCOMING EVENT
The public is invited to a special presentation, "The Forgotten Eldorado, IL Story: One Town's Journey to 'Sundown'," set for Thursday, May 14th at 6 p.m. at the Groff Memorial Public Library at 118 S...
May 12, 2026
ALBION GRADE SCHOOL PTO TO HOST ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER
The Albion Grade School PTO will host a fundraiser at K's on Main Ice Cream Shop on the final day of school, Wednesday, May 20th. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. and will help raise funds for the ...
May 12, 2026
ILLINOIS SENATE ADVANCES BILL TO EXPEL STUDENTS FOR SEXUALLY VIOLENT CRIMES
The Illinois Senate took decisive action Thursday to ensure students who commit sexually violent crimes can be expelled from their schools, advancing legislation in response to tragic incidents that h...
May 12, 2026
FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS TWO RETIRING DISPATCHERS
The Fairfield Police Department is recognizing the upcoming retirements of two longtime dispatchers. Jody Clark will officially retire effective June 21st after more than 28 years of service. Clark be...
May 11, 2026
NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 BOARD HOLDS SPECIAL MEETING, APPROVES NEW TEACHING HIRES
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education held a special meeting Friday afternoon at 5:15pm at the Cisne Middle School. After the initial call to order and roll call, the ...
May 11, 2026
CONTINENTAL ANNOUNCES $76 MILLION EXPANSION AT MOUNT VERNON TIRE PLANT
German tire manufacturer Continental AG announced Friday that it plans to invest approximately $76 million into a new highly automated finished-goods warehouse at its plant in Mount Vernon. Acc...
May 11, 2026
NEW HOPE WATER RESIDENTS TO EXPERIENCE HYDRANT FLUSHING BEGINNING TODAY (MONDAY)
New Hope Waterworks has announced that hydrant flushing will begin for all New Hope Water residents starting this (Monday) afternoon through May 31st. This routine maintenance is performed each spring...
May 11, 2026
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR SEPTEMBER EVENT
The committee for Fairfield Fall Fun Fest recently met to continue planning for this year's celebration, scheduled for September 16th through September 19th in Fairfield. During the meeting, committee...
May 11, 2026
CISNE MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL HOLD GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Cisne Middle School and Cisne High School held graduation ceremonies this past weekend, recognizing student achievements and scholarship recipients from the Class of 2026. At Cisne Middle School, Myla...
May 11, 2026