Category Archives: Local News

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WAYNE CITY VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY NIGHT
The Wayne City Village Board met on Monday night, where several important issues were addressed, although the recent resignation of Police Chief Anson Fenton was not part of the agenda. Residen...
Mark Wells Oct 11, 2024

CARMI CORN DAYS RUNS THRU THRU SATURDAY
Carmi's annual Corn Days runs thru Saturday featuring a variety of fall activities. Schedule of Events: Friday, October 11th: 5:00 PM: Amusement Rides Open 5:30 PM: Corn Days Pageant (Ma...
Mark Wells Oct 11, 2024

EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK GIVEAWAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will visit Clay County on Monday, October 14th, to distribute food to families facing food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to bring boxes or bags for transporting th...
Mark Wells Oct 11, 2024

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE TODAY (OCTOBER 11TH)
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Educational Annex Building at 203 Northwest 10th Street in Fairfield today fr...
Mark Wells Oct 11, 2024

FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday night at Fairfield City Hall. The council approved a $30,000 revolving loan with 6-Juan 8 Bakery in the amount of $30,000. Owner, Samantha Baker will be opening ...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

AMERICAN RED CROSS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH DISASTER RELIEF /AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADING TO FLORIDA TO ASSIST
The American Red Cross is urgently seeking volunteers willing to travel this fall to assist with emergency shelters for significant national disaster relief efforts. Currently, over 1,200 Red Cross di...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES INTERSTATE 57 TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OPERATION RESULTS
llinois State Police (ISP) officers from Eastern and Southern Illinois joined forces to combat aggressive and unsafe driving behaviors along Interstate 57 from October 3-7, 2024. The operation focused...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

REMINDER FOR THE DATES AND TIME SET FOR TRICK OR TREATING IN FAIRFIELD
A reminder of the dates and time for trick-or-treating in the City of Fairfield is Wednesday, October 30th and Thursday, October 31st from 5pm to 8pm on both days. Follow the below Halloween safety ti...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

CISNE FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTING CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS FUNDRAISER
North Wayne Christmas For Kids will have the annual Halloween Chili Supper on Wednesday, October 30th at the Cisne Fire Department. The menu includes chili, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Serving be...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM TUESDAY
The Enfield Village Board convened for nearly two hours on Tuesday night, discussing a range of topics. Several residents attended to learn more about the resignation of Chief Mark Wheeler. Mayor Maur...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024