Category Archives: Local News
RAILROAD CROSSING ON SOUTH 1ST ST TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS BEGINNING TODAY (MONDAY)
The City of Fairfield is reminding motorists that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close its crossing on South 1st St. (U.S. 45) beginning today (Monday) through Friday for surface repair work. During t...
Sep 29, 2025
BOX TRUCK CRASH INJURES THREE ON I-64 IN WAYNE COUNTY
On Friday at approximately 6:54 a.m., Illinois State Police Troop 9 units responded to a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 eastbound near milepost 115.5 in Burnt Prairie Township, Wayne County. Autho...
Sep 29, 2025
MOTORHOME CRASHES ON I-64 NEAR WAYNE CITY SATURDAY MORNING
Illinois State Police, Wayne City Fire Department and ambulance personnel responded to a crash Saturday morning involving a motorhome on Interstate 64. The incident occurred at approximately 10:13 a.m...
Sep 29, 2025
SBDC AND CHAMBER OFFER FINAL COFFEE TALK FINANCE SESSION IN FAIRFIELD TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, in partnership with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, will host the final session in its Coffee Talk m...
Sep 29, 2025
WAYNE CITY ANNOUNCES FALL TOWN-WIDE RUMMAGE SALES
The Village of Wayne City has scheduled its Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales for Friday and Saturday, October 3rd and 4th. Residents wishing to be included on the official sales list should call the Villa...
Sep 29, 2025
CORN DAY 2025 RETURNS TO CARMI OCTOBER 9TH -11TH
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule for Corn Day 2025, with events set for Thursday, October 9th through Saturday, October 11th. This year's theme is "Cornstalk: Peace, Love &...
Sep 29, 2025
VILLAGE OF GEFF ANNOUNCES TOWN WIDE RUMMAGE SALE FOR OCTOBER 10TH &11TH
The Village of Geff is inviting residents and visitors to take part in a town wide rummage sale scheduled for the weekend of October 10th and 11th. Those wishing to have their address included on the ...
Sep 29, 2025
HARRISBURG TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL SHAWNEE SASQUATCH FESTIVAL SATURDAY
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. ...
Sep 29, 2025
CHILI FLY-IN SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY AT OLNEY-NOBLE AIRPORT
The annual Chili Fly-In will take place on Saturday, October 4th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Olney-Noble Airport in Noble. This year's menu will feature chili, hot dogs, homemade pie, and drinks. T...
Sep 29, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM TO HOST AUTUMN AGVENTURE 2025
The Edwards County Agriculture in the Classroom program is gearing up for its annual Autumn AgVenture, set for Tuesday, October 14th at Albion City Park. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m....
Sep 29, 2025