Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE HOLDING SPECIAL BENEFIT EVENT THIS SATURDAY
On Saturday, August 9th the Fairfield Elks lodge will be holding a Cancer Benefit for Dalton Workman - a brave local 11-year-old currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma. Food Service &...
Aug 07, 2025
BONE GAP CHOWDER RETURNS AUGUST 9TH WITH FOOD, FUN, AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
The Bone Gap Chowder is set for August 9th. Bulk chowder will be available by drive-thru only - no exceptions and no standing line. Visitors can drive north on Chestnut Street, stop at the chowder ent...
Aug 07, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR SPRINGFIELD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE ARENA
The 2025 Illinois State Fair announces an exciting lineup of family-friendly events at The Arena, with tickets now available for purchase on Ticketmaster. Kicking off today ( Thursday, August 7...
Aug 07, 2025
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
The 2025 Illinois State Fair kicks off today in Springfield. Officials unveiled the treasured Butter Cow yesterday in the Dairy Building on the Fairgrounds. Fair performers include Jake Owen, The Blac...
Aug 07, 2025
Wayne County Crimestoppers Seeking Information Related to Vehicle Damage
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals who damaged vehicles owned by Earl Steury. The vehicles were parked at a rur...
Aug 06, 2025
The Kramers Replace Hoppers at Cisne Reunion
Cisne Reunion officials have announced that the gospel group, the Hoppers, will no longer be able to perform this evening due to a family emergency. In their place, the gospel group, the Kramer's will...
Aug 06, 2025
Fairfield Man Arrested Monday on Multiple Charges
On Monday, August 4th, at approximately 4:40 PM, Fairfield City Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep in the 900 block of George Street. The Jeep was stopped because it displayed a ...
Aug 06, 2025
Substance Use Resource & Education (S.U.R.E.) Symposium Set for Thursday
The Clay County Health Department, in collaboration with the Coalition Against Drug Abuse of Clay County, SIU School of Medicine, and Birth to Five Illinois, will host the county's first Substance Use...
Aug 06, 2025
Bone Gap Chowder is set for August 9th
The Bone Gap Chowder is set for August 9th. Bulk chowder will be available by drive-thru only - no exceptions and no standing line. Visitors can drive north on Chestnut Street, stop at the chowder ent...
Aug 06, 2025
Cornerstone Church Hosting Homecoming/Prom Dress Giveaway
The Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will be hosting its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress giveaway. This event will be held on Saturday, August 30th, from 9 am until Noon in the Fellowship Hall. There...
Aug 06, 2025