Category Archives: Local News

Kiddie Kollege in Fairfield will host preschool screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who are not yet eligible for kindergarten. Screenings will be conducted by WOVSED on Tuesday, September 16th beginni...

The Wayne City Unit School District #100 will host preschool screenings for children ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, September 11th with additional screenings on Friday, September 12th. Screenings will take ...

Harrisburg will celebrate its 5th annual Shawnee Sasquatch Festival on Saturday, October 4th offering a full day of free family fun. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is free to attend. ...

North Wayne Schools are conducting free Child Find/Preschool Screenings for children from birth to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and are not eligible for Kindergarten this fal...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce its annual Fall Wellness Fair, offering low-cost fasting lab draws to the community. This year's event is open to the public with no doctor's orders r...

According to the USDA, as of Sunday, Illinois farmers have harvested 2% of their corn, with 53% rated in good to excellent condition. Notably, 27% of the corn crop has reached maturity, and 87% is den...

The annual Christmas with a Biker fundraiser will be held Saturday, September 13th on the Save A Lot parking lot in Fairfield. Food will be served beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until sold out. O...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for its Safe Routes to School program. The initiative offers funding to projects that promote safer walking, biking, and ...

The Geff Ruritan Club invites the community to enjoy their monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast on Saturday, September 13th from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast menu includes: Sausage pattie...

The annual Wynoose Chowder will be held Saturday, September 13th at the Wynoose Community Building. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until the food is gone. Drive-thru service will be availab...