Category Archives: Local News

The Fairfield City Council meets tonight. On the agenda in "Routine Business," will be the Recognition of those who have recently retired from the City of Fairfield, including Rod Greene, Carroll Dugg...

Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church will be partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive today, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will take place at The Link - Gymnasium, located...

Edwards County 4-H is inviting area youth to participate in an upcoming photography workshop designed to help members improve their photography skills and prepare for upcoming competitions. Participan...

Thanks to generous support from Vaughan's Tire and Gordy's Machine and Tool Inc., the community is invited to enjoy a Free Swim event at the Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park tomorrow (6/10) ...

If you've seen a rise in your power bill, you are not alone. Power bills are on the rise across Illinois, but the Citizens' Utility Board reports that the costs are not due to companies pocketing more...

The latest unemployment figures from the Illinois Department of Employment Security continue to reflect the impact of the Champion Laboratories closure in Albion, although several area counties saw im...

Frontier Community College Bobcats are inviting high school athletes graduating between 2027 and 2029 to showcase their skills at the upcoming Frontier Community College Prospect Camp. The event will ...

The 4th annual Mary Lou Fest will be held Friday, July 3rd at 102 Duker Drive in Cisne. Music is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will feature performances by Johnny Williams, Keven Steele, Ian Kemper...

Fireworks will once again light up the sky at Rend Lake this summer as the 2026 Rend Lake Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for July 3rd and July 4th at the Rend Lake Golf Resort, located al...

June is recognized as Pet Preparedness Month, and emergency preparedness officials are reminding pet owners that planning ahead can make a critical difference during disasters and evacuations. Experts...