Category Archives: Local News
IECC MOBILIZES TO SUPPORT WORKERS IMPACTED BY CHAMPION LABORATORIES CLOSURE IN ALBION
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is taking swift action to support more than 1,000 workers and families affected by the abrupt closure of Champion Laboratories in Albion. The college system ...
Mar 03, 2026
JOB FAIR FOR DISPLACED WORKERS AFTER CHAMPION LABS PLANT CLOSURE SET FOR TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)
One of the largest upcoming events for displaced workers is a job fair organized by the Albion Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for tomorrow (Wednesday) and will take place in the Exhibition Buil...
Mar 03, 2026
THE HOPE CENTER IN ALBION OFFERS EXTRA FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO COMMUNITY
The Hope Center in Albion will open its doors tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:00 AM, inviting local residents to stop by and receive a variety of free resources. The center has an abundance of food, includi...
Mar 03, 2026
FAIRFIELD NATIVE MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE POLICE CHIEF IN MT. CARMEL
The Mt. Carmel Police Department officially has a new leader, as Erin Peach was unanimously approved as Chief during the Mt. Carmel City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday. Peach, a native of Fairfi...
Mar 03, 2026
2026 FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT RETURNS FOR 15TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
Artists and art enthusiasts are invited to add a splash of color to Southeastern Illinois as the 2026 Fairfield PaintOut returns for its 15th annual plein air festival. This year's event will take pla...
Mar 03, 2026
WAYNE AND EDWARDS COUNTY STUDENTS URGED TO APPLY FOR ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Wayne and Edwards County Sheriff's Departments is encouraging local students to apply for college scholarships offered by the Illinois Sheriff's Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over $...
Mar 03, 2026
BAILEY DEL MAR CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES 7-DAY "GET OUT THE VOTE!" BUS TOUR ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Darren Bailey, Aaron Del Mar campaign for Governor and Lt. Governor has another "Get Out The Vote!" 7-Day Bus Tour, making stops across Southern Illinois to energize voters ahead of the cru...
Mar 03, 2026
ROCK ICONS NIGHT RANGER TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR WITH POWERHOUSE PERFORMANCE
Legendary rock band Night Ranger will electrify the Du Quoin State Fair on Friday, September 4th with a dynamic show packed with classic hits and high-octane energy, marking more than forty yea...
Mar 03, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT TO ACT ON KEY PERSONNEL DECISIONS
The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Center Street School Boardroom. According to the agenda, the meeting will...
Mar 03, 2026
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TO OFFER SKYWARN STORM SPOTTER TRAINING IN FAIRFIELD
The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place...
Mar 03, 2026