Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) has announced that several spots are still available for its annual Illinois Math and Science Summer Teachers Program, scheduled for June 23rd through 26t...

The Fairfield Police Department is conducting live training exercises today and tomorrow at Southwest Park. Fairfield Police Chief, Ben Lewis said the entrance to Southwest Park off Leininger Road wil...

The Fairfield Public Library is excited to announce the start of its annual Summer Reading Program, running from Saturday, May 23rd, through Friday, July 10th. This program is open to students enterin...

  Communities across Illinois will gather Sunday as part of the 102 County Seats Network for a statewide day of prayer. The effort is designed to unite believers from all 102 Illinois counties in...

Officials with Grover Township have announced a second dumpster has been added at the Grover Township building as part of the community's spring cleanup effort. The dumpsters are available for Grover ...

The Edwards County Historical Preservation Society is firing up support for local history with a Smoked Pork Loin Fundraiser, inviting community members to enjoy a savory meal while helping preserve t...

The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for June 20th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety of dessert...

The Carmi Rifle Club will host its annual NRA Day on Saturday, June 6th offering firearm safety education and shooting sports activities for men, women and youth ages 9 and older. Organizers say the e...

The Mount Vernon Elks 819, Centralia Elks 493, Fairfield Elks 1631, Salem Elks 1678, and McLeansboro Elks 1882 Lodges, in partnership with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a...

The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its popular Music at the Park series for 2026, bringing a lineup of free live performances to the community. The concerts will be held...