Category Archives: Local News
LEGO BUILD CHALLENGE AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 4TH-8TH GRADE STARTS TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting students entering 4th through 8th grade this fall to take part in its LEGO Build Challenge! The event will be held on several dates throughout the summer, runn...
Jun 03, 2026
FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC TO BE HELD IN MT. VERNON THURSDAY
The Mount Vernon Elks 819, Centralia Elks 493, Fairfield Elks 1631, Salem Elks 1678, and McLeansboro Elks 1882 Lodges, in partnership with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a...
Jun 03, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY JFL FOOTBALL CAMP SET FOR JUNE 8-10 AT EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FIELD
Young athletes are invited to take part in the Edwards County JFL Football Camp, scheduled for June 8th-10th at the Edwards County High School football field. Camp sessions will run each day from 9:00...
Jun 03, 2026
GRAY FAMILY CEMETERY TOUR TO HIGHLIGHT GRAYVILLE'S EARLY RESIDENTS AND HISTORY
The Groff Library is inviting the public to step back in time and learn about the roots of Grayville during the Gray Family Cemetery Tour, set for June 4th at 6 p.m. The tour will take place at the hi...
Jun 03, 2026
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD
Pritzker Accepts Fact Bears Could Leave Illinois (Springfield, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is accepting the fact that the Bears could leave Illinois after the state legislature failed to approve a bill d...
Jun 03, 2026
MT. CARMEL MAN DIES FOLLOWING GRAIN BIN INCIDENT IN WABASH COUNTY
A 21-year-old Mt. Carmel man died Monday after becoming trapped in a grain bin in rural Wabash County. According to the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Wabash County 911 received a call at appr...
Jun 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H TO HOST PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Edwards County 4-H is inviting area youth to participate in two upcoming photography workshops designed to help members improve their photography skills and prepare for upcoming competitions. Particip...
Jun 02, 2026
FNB COMMUNITY BANK TO HOST SHRED DAY IN FAIRFIELD ON SATURDAY
FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday fro...
Jun 02, 2026
FAIRFIELD FARMERS MARKET KICKS OFF SUMMER VIBES SEASON AT LEO FRENCH PARK THURSDAY
The Fairfield Farmers Market is set to launch its Summer Vibes season at Leo French Park, beginning Thursday. The market will be open every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. through August at 416 E. Johnson S...
Jun 02, 2026
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS WITH PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)
Wabash General Hospital is marking a major milestone and everyone is invited to join the celebration. The hospital will host its 75th Anniversary and Patient Appreciation Day tomorrow (Wednesda...
Jun 02, 2026