Category Archives: Local News
MCLEANSBORO FARMERS MARKET OPENS MAY 28TH, VENDORS NEEDED
The McLeansboro Farmers Market is set to open for the season on Wednesday, May 28th offering a weekly opportunity for local producers to connect with the community. The market will take place e...
May 21, 2025
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY TRAVEL SAFETY CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY ACROSS ILLINOIS
With the Memorial Day holiday approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are participating in the ...
May 21, 2025
CALL TO FREEZE GAS TAX INCREASE AS JULY HIKE LOOMS IN ILLINOIS
With Illinois residents already paying the second highest gas taxes in the nation, another increase is scheduled for July 1st and calls to freeze it are intensifying. Under the 2019 "Rebuild Il...
May 21, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED AGAIN MONDAY BY CITY POLICE FOR A DIFFERENT OFFENSE
A Fairfield man with an active warrant was arrested Monday afternoon by Fairfield Police during a routine traffic stop involving a utility vehicle. Monday afternoon around 2:15, police officers stoppe...
May 21, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY SWIMMING POOL SET TO OPEN MAY 26TH
The Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park will officially open its doors for the season on Monday, May 26th offering a wide range of swim options, lessons, and private party rentals for the commu...
May 21, 2025
FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY PROVIDES FREE MEALS TO LOCAL YOUTH THIS SUMMER
A local summer meal initiative is returning to help ensure children across Wayne County have access to nutritious food while school is out. The "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program will offer free s...
May 21, 2025
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER KIDS CAMPS AT FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Frontier Community College (FCC) is now accepting registrations for its 2025 Summer Kids Camps, part of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps. These camps...
May 21, 2025
CARMI CITY-WIDE YARD SALE SET FOR JUNE 7TH
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th, as Carmi hosts its City-Wide Yard Sale. To get your yard sale listed on the official map, participants have three easy...
May 21, 2025
IDNR, CONSERVATION POLICE URGE SAFETY WHILE BOATING OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Police are reminding boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying Illinois waterways over the Memorial Day weekend. &nb...
May 21, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFER REWARD FOR STOLEN SIGN
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for stealing a No Trespassing sign from property owned by Dean Parker, locate...
May 20, 2025