Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE CITY MATTERS HOSTS COMMUNITY MEETING TO PLAN 2026 EVENTS TONIGHT
Community members are invited to help shape the future of local events as Wayne City Matters hosts a planning meeting for the year 2026. The meeting will take place tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 PM at the...
Feb 24, 2026
NARCAN INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
A Narcan Information and Education Program will take place at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m., offering vital overdose response training to the community. The eve...
Feb 24, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY REPUBLICANS TO HOST DARREN BAILEY ENDORSEMENT EVENT IN ALBION
The Edwards County Republicans are inviting the community to a special endorsement event in support of Darren Bailey for Governor. The gathering will take place on Thursday from 4:00 to 4:30 PM at 19 ...
Feb 24, 2026
TWO AREA MEN ARRESTED FOR CANNABIS POSSESSION DURING EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC STOP IN CARMI
Just after 4 a.m. on Saturday, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 14 at Industrial Drive resulting in the arrest of two local men on cannabis-related charges. Authorities report that 19-...
Feb 24, 2026
MT. VERNON OUTLAND AIRPORT SELECTED AS TERMINUS FOR 2026 AIR RACE CLASSIC-LARGEST AVIATION EVENT SINCE 1973
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) has been chosen as the Terminus host site for the 2026 Air Race Classic, marking the largest aviation event at the airport since the famed Blue Angels air show in 197...
Feb 24, 2026
ILLINOISANS TO "SPRING FORWARD" AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME RETURNS MARCH 8TH
Illinois residents will soon need to set their clocks forward as daylight saving time returns in just a few weeks. Despite ongoing debates in Congress about ending the twice-yearly clock change, dayli...
Feb 24, 2026
VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY ISSUES BOIL ORDER FOR TOWER ROAD, ANGLING ROAD, AND TEABERRY
The Village of Clay City has issued a boil order for residents living on Tower Road, Angling Road, and Teaberry. Individuals in these areas are advised to boil any water intended for human consumption...
Feb 24, 2026
FIRST BRANDS GROUP ANNOUNCES PERMANENT CLOSURE OF CHAMPION LABORATORIES FACILITIES IN ALBION, IL
In a news release issued today, First Brands Group, LLC announced the permanent closure of its Champion Labs facilities located in Albion. The closure is set to commence today (February 23rd) and all ...
Feb 23, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER, DOMESTIC BATTERY, AND FIREARM CHARGES FOLLOWING SHOOTING INCIDENT NEAR CISNE
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 40-year-old Ryan J. Musgrave of Cisne early Sunday morning following a violent domestic incident and shots fired at a rural residence. According to authorities...
Feb 23, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICANS ANNOUNCE LINCOLN DAY DINNER SET FOR THURSDAY
The Wayne County Republican Party is set for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The event will provide an opportunity for Wayne Cou...
Feb 23, 2026