Category Archives: Local News
IDNR SEEKS CAMPGROUND HOSTS FOR 2026 SEASON AT STATE PARKS AND SITES ACROSS ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is looking for campground hosts for the 2026 camping season at state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites throughout Illinois. Hosting offers...
Mar 06, 2026
SNAKE ROAD TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SPRING MIGRATION IN SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
Forest Service Road No. 345, known as Snake Road, is temporarily closed to vehicles beginning today (Friday) to protect several species of snakes and amphibians during their spring migration. The 2.5-...
Mar 06, 2026
MT. ERIE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR MONDAY
Kindergarten registration for Mt. Erie School will take place on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for all students who will be entering kindergarten at Mt. Erie School in the fall. Children must ...
Mar 06, 2026
APPLY FOR $30,000 IN STEM FUNDING THROUGHT SPARKLIGHT'S 2026 "DREAM BIGGER" CONTEST
With the March 10 deadline approaching, fiber-fueled internet provider Sparklight is encouraging eligible schools and organizations to apply for its 2026 "Dream Bigger" contest. The company will award...
Mar 06, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY PUZZLE SWAP EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY
Puzzle enthusiasts are invited to join the fun at a community Puzzle Swap tomorrow (Saturday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. at the Fairfield Public Library. Participants are encouraged to bring in a compl...
Mar 06, 2026
COMMUNITY PING PONG TOURNAMENT SET FOR SATURDAY AT MT. ERIE NAZARENE CHURCH
A community Ping Pong Tournament will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the Mt. Erie Nazarene Church, with registration opening at 9:00 a.m. and play beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event will feature men's s...
Mar 06, 2026
ILLINOIS RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE FOR SPRING SEVERE WEATHER DURING PREPAREDNESS MONTH
As spring approaches, Illinois is bracing for the potential of thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, floods, and power outages. In response, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homel...
Mar 06, 2026
DENSE FOG ADVISORY ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AS UNUSUALLY WARM WEATHER AND SEVERE STORMS LOOM
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of southern Illinois, in effect until 9 AM this (Friday) morning. Visibility across the region has dropped to a qua...
Mar 06, 2026
PRAIRIE FARMER NAMES 2026 MASTER FARMERS; DOUG WINTER HONORED
Five outstanding Illinois farmers will be recognized as 2026 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine on March 12 in Bloomington, Illinois. The prestigious award, given for over a century, hon...
Mar 06, 2026
WAYNE CITY TRUSTEES ADDRESS HIGH UTILITY BILLS, PROPERTY DEMOLITIONS, AND CHICKEN ORDINANCE
During Monday night's meeting of the Wayne City Village Board, trustees voted to allow residents to pay late utility bills without late fees up until the shut-off date of March 21st. The decision come...
Mar 06, 2026