Category Archives: Local News
13TH ANNUAL MT. VERNON FALL FEST RETURNS SEPTEMBER 26TH & 27TH WITH FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The 13th annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest is set to take over 9th Street and Jordan Street in downtown Mt. Vernon on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. This family-friendly event promises...
Sep 12, 2025
ANNUAL JASPER PTO CHILI SUPPER SET FOR SEPTEMBER 16TH
The Jasper PTO will host its Annual Chili Supper on Tuesday, September 16th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Jasper Grade School. The event will feature chili, hotdogs, peanut butter sandwiches, and cookies,...
Sep 12, 2025
FCHS CLASS OF 1975 TO HOST 50TH REUNION CELEBRATION OCTOBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a special event on Saturday, October 18th. The celebration will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield...
Sep 12, 2025
NOBLE WOMAN KILLED IN HEAD-ON CRASH ON US 50
A 60-year-old Noble woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon along U.S. Route 50 just east of Noble. According to Illinois State Police Troop 9, Kimberly Black was traveling westbound...
Sep 11, 2025
CISNE MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE
Wayne County deputies arrested a Cisne man Tuesday afternoon after reportedly finding him in possession of methamphetamine. Deputies say they encountered 49-year-old Jeremy Beck around 1:20 p.m. on Se...
Sep 11, 2025
HANNAH HOUSE TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS DURING FALL FUN FEST
The Hannah House Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special birthday party during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Niki and Jami Roethe will host the celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p...
Sep 11, 2025
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY WIDE YARD SALES SET FOR OCTOBER 4TH
Fairfield city residents are encouraged to clear out closets, garages, and attics while giving shoppers access to a diverse array of items-from vintage furniture and collectibles to household goods an...
Sep 11, 2025
60TH FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI DINNER TO BE HELD OCTOBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Alumni Association invites all former attendees of FCHS to gather for an evening of memories, reconnection, and celebration at the 60th FCHS Alumni Dinner, held Sat...
Sep 11, 2025
WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS 2025 PROMISES FULL LINEUP OF FAMILY FUN
The Wayne City Ruritans welcome one of the community's favorite traditions with Bean Days 2025, themed "Small Town Know How." A packed schedule of events will take place over multiple days in Septembe...
Sep 11, 2025
ALBION ARTISAN FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Artisan Festival on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Square in Albion. This year's festival will feat...
Sep 11, 2025