Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD PARK DISTRICT BOARD SET TO MEET THURSDAY
The Fairfield Park District Board will meet for their regularly monthly meeting Thursday evening. Agenda items include; approval of the August minutes and bills along with the Superintendents, Risk Ma...
Sep 11, 2024
Illinois Investing $25M In Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Illinois is allocating over $25 million in grants to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure along interstate corridors. In this initial funding round, 37 projects across the state have been ...
Sep 11, 2024
Flora Rotary Club to Host 10th Annual Shadows of Elmwood Cemetery Tour
The Flora Rotary Club has announced its 10th annual Shadows of Elmwood Cemetery Tour, taking place on Friday, September 13th, and Saturday, September 14th. This year's theme, "The Best Of," will showc...
Sep 11, 2024
FCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FCHS CLASS OF 1974 HOSTING GOLF TOURNAMENT
The FCHS Class of 1974 will be hosting a golf tournament on Saturday morning, October 5th at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. Event begins at 7:45 for Shotgun Start at 8am and open to everyone includ...
Sep 11, 2024
THE CHUCK WAGON GANG FEATURING FORMER FAIRFIELD RESIDENT JOSH GARNER COMING TO FAIRFIELD
The Chuck Wagon Gang featuring former Fairfield resident, Josh Garner will be performing in concert Saturday, September 14th at the North Side Baptist Church on North 1st St. in Fairfield. The concert...
Sep 11, 2024
BAKED GOODS CONTEST COMING TO FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
A baked goods contest will be coming to this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. It will be held on Saturday, September 21st at RJ on Main in Fairfield. Prizes awarded for each category and categories inc...
Sep 11, 2024
GERALD J MELTON 2ND ANNUAL YOUTH FISHING EVENT SCHEDULED DURING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
The 2nd Annual Gerald J Melton Youth Fishing Event is set for Saturday, September 21st starting at 8am at Leo French Park. This is for ages 5 to 16. Please bring your own fishing pole, bait, bucket an...
Sep 11, 2024
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST AUTO SHOW SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Annual Car Show will be held Saturday, September 21st on the parking lot of LeMond's Chrysler, Chevrolet who is also sponsoring this years event. Registration will be from ...
Sep 11, 2024
GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM MONDAY
Residents of Grayville will see higher sewer rates at the end of September, following adjustments approved during Monday night's council meeting. Mayor Travis Thompson explained that the city is seeki...
Sep 11, 2024
Monument Commemorating Fallen Deputy, Sean Riley Installed at Courthouse Bandstand
A new monument honoring fallen Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley has been installed on the lawn of the Wayne County Courthouse by volunteers from Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield (VPF). &...
Sep 10, 2024