Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS FFA STATE CONVENTION MOVING TO PEORIA FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN 2028
The Illinois FFA State Convention will have a new home in 2028 as the organization prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Illinois FFA officials announced the annual convention will relocate fro...
Jun 04, 2026
ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS: CORN AND SOYBEAN PLANTING NEARS COMPLETION, CONDITIONS REMAIN MOSTLY FAVORABLE
The latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, released June 1st, shows Illinois farmers making significant strides in planting despite drier conditions across the state. As of May 31st, 91% of I...
Jun 04, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY BAND TO OPEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Fairfield City Band will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series tonight (Thursday) in Fairfield. Concerts will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse l...
Jun 04, 2026
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING FOR FAIRFIELD LAUNDROMAT
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Fairfield Laundromat on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 p.m. The new business is located at 436 SW 10th Street in...
Jun 04, 2026
ANTHONY WAYNE AMERICAN LEGION POST 176 CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING IN FAIRFIELD SATURDAY
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 176 is set to host a ribbon cutting and grand reopening party on Saturday at its location at 111 SW 4th Street in Fairfield. Th...
Jun 04, 2026
STRAW SALE TO BENEFIT EDWARDS COUNTY FFA AND 4-H IN MEMORY OF ALTA KRAJEC
The community is invited to a special Straw Sale in memory of Alta Krajec on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event, hosted by West Meadow Ranch, will take place at the corner of 1...
Jun 04, 2026
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES JUNE MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members to attend its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Edwards County Senior Ce...
Jun 04, 2026
CLAY CITY MAN JAILED ON THEFT AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE CHARGES
A Clay City man is facing felony charges following an investigation into a reported theft and property damage incident in Clay City Township. According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, deputies re...
Jun 04, 2026
FAIRFIELD LADY MULES TO HOST WE/ME VOLLEYBALL CAMP
The Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball program will once again host its annual We/Me Volleyball Camp this summer. The camp is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th and is open to...
Jun 04, 2026
OCC OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS TO SPARK CREATIVITY AND HANDS-ON LEARNING
Olney Central College is encouraging students to stay engaged this summer through its Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps, with registration now open for a variety of educational and hands-on learnin...
Jun 04, 2026