Category Archives: Local News
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING SPRING CLINIC APPOINTMENTS
Olney Central College's Massage Therapy Program is now accepting appointments for its Spring clinicals, offering the public an opportunity to experience relaxing massages while supporting student lear...
Feb 16, 2026
IDPH WARNS CONSUMERS OF MORINGA POWDER CAPSULE RECALL DUE TO DRUG-RESISTANT SALMONELLA OUTBREAK
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging consumers to be aware of a recall involving Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules after the product was linked to a multi-state outbr...
Feb 16, 2026
WHAT'S OPEN AND CLOSED ON PRESIDENTS' DAY 2026
Today (Monday) is Presidents' Day and brings a mix of closures and special hours across the country. As is tradition, the federal holiday means that many government and financial institutions will be ...
Feb 16, 2026
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 A.M.; WARMING TREND AND STORMS ON THE WAY
The National Weather Service says a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect for the area until 9 a.m. this morning, as visibility has dropped to one quarter mile or less in many locations. Authorities ar...
Feb 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD SET TO MEET FEBRUARY 19TH
The Fairfield Community High School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The agenda includes routine business, financial matters,...
Feb 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #112 ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION DATES
Fairfield Public School District #112 has announced that Kindergarten Pre-Registration will take place at North Side School on Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
Feb 16, 2026
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL NAMES EMMA GRISWOLD AS FEBRUARY SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Wayne City High School has recognized Emma Griswold as the Senior of the Month for February. Emma, the daughter of Matt and Mary Griswold, has been honored for her academic achievements, extracurricul...
Feb 16, 2026
PUBLIC TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27TH
A public test of the automatic tabulating equipment, as required by Illinois law, will be held on Friday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m. in the Edwards County Courthouse, 50 E. Main Street, Suite 9, Albio...
Feb 16, 2026
ICE ARRESTS FIVE WORKERS IN DU QUOIN IN RARE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SWEEP
In late January, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested five men on their way to work at Alstat Wood Products, a sawmill in Du Quoin, marking one of the first mass ICE enforcem...
Feb 16, 2026
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA BLOOD DRIVE FEBRUARY 18TH
Wayne City High School's FCCLA will host a blood drive on February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the high school gym at 408 E Mill Street. To schedule a donation, visit: redcrossblood.org/give.html/dri...
Feb 16, 2026