Category Archives: Local News
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...
Oct 06, 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2025-2026 LIHEAP ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging families across Illinois to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps income-eli...
Oct 06, 2025
CITY OF ALBION ANNOUNCES FALL CLEAN UP DAY FOR RESIDENTS IS THURSDAY
The City of Albion and Sunrise Sanitation have announced a Fall City Wide Clean Up event to take place on Thursday, October 9th. This annual service is available exclusively to Albion residents living...
Oct 06, 2025
CORN DAY 2025 RETURNS TO CARMI OCTOBER 9TH -11TH
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule for Corn Day 2025, with events set for Thursday, October 9th through Saturday, October 11th. This year's theme is "Cornstalk: Peace, Love &...
Oct 06, 2025
CARMI KIWANIS 17TH ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SET FOR OCTOBER 10TH
The Carmi Kiwanis Club will host its 17th Annual Cornhole Tournament on Friday, October 10th in the First Mid Bank parking lot in downtown Carmi. Registration opens at 5:00 p.m., with bags flying at 5...
Oct 06, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM TO HOST AUTUMN AGVENTURE 2025
The Edwards County Agriculture in the Classroom program is gearing up for its annual Autumn AgVenture, set for Tuesday, October 14th at Albion City Park. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m....
Oct 06, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE DRIVE-THRU FLU CLINIC SET
The Edwards County Health Office will be holding a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Wednesday, October 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Albion Fire Department. Insurance/Medicare: If you wish to b...
Oct 06, 2025
VILLAGE OF GEFF ANNOUNCES TOWN WIDE RUMMAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND
The Village of Geff is inviting everyone to take part in a town wide rummage sale scheduled for this weekend, Friday and Saturday. The finalized list of participating addresses will be available for p...
Oct 06, 2025
TWO LOCAL RESIDENTS INVOLVED IN RECENT INCIDENTS IN CLAY COUNTY
The Clay County Sheriff's Department has released details from recent activity involving two local residents. 54-year-old Terry R. Lee II of Fairfield, was arrested on September 5th on a Clay County w...
Oct 06, 2025
ILLINOIS FALL TROUT SEASON OPENS OCTOBER 18TH
The 2025 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season will officially open Saturday, October 18th at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state. Early catch-and-release trout fishing opened this past weekend...
Oct 06, 2025