Category Archives: Local News

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...

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...

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...

The Illinois Hunter Safety Class will be offered in Edwards County on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8 am to 4 pm at the Edwards County Farm Burea...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a scam involving Amazon. It has nothing to do with the international e-commerce company but with fraudsters. They're sending phony text messages...

The Albion City Council met last night. Mark Curtis has the full recap.

For the second straight week, the nation's average price of gasoline has increased. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, it was another "relatively tame week at the pump,...

Longtime Edwards County Sheriff, Darby Boewe, announced he will not seek re-election in the next election. Boewe says that he will serve out the remainder of his term of office that ends on November 3...

The Edwards County Council on Aging has made the decision to close the West Salem Senior Citizens Center effective September 30th. According to the news release home delivered meals will not be affect...

The Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield committee is excited to announce the upcoming Fairfield PaintOut, a vibrant outdoor painting event scheduled for September 23-27, 2025. This community-focuse...