Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD OCTOBER 6TH MEETING
The Edwards County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday at the Edwards County Courthouse. Agenda items include updates from the sheriff, treasurer, and highway departments, along with a report on t...
Oct 03, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 14TH
Dale Woods, President of the Board of Education for Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1, has announced a special meeting of the Board of Education to be held on Tuesday, October 14, 20...
Oct 03, 2025
CRAZY BALL FUNDRAISING EVENT SET FOR SUNDAY AT LEO FRENCH PARK
An event called, Crazy Ball is set for Sunday, October 5th at Leo French Park. The day will kick off at 1:00 p.m., featuring grade school teams from New Hope Boys and Jasper Girls & Boys squaring ...
Oct 03, 2025
JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL ADULT FALL HUNT SATURDAY NIGHT
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host its 2nd Annual Adult Fall Hunt on Saturday, October 4th. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The hunt will start at dark. Tickets are $20 per person and ...
Oct 03, 2025
HARRISBURG TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL SHAWNEE SASQUATCH FESTIVAL SATURDAY
Harrisburg will celebrate its 5th annual Shawnee Sasquatch Festival on Saturday, October 4th offering a full day of free family fun. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is free to attend. ...
Oct 03, 2025
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRY HOSTS PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE IN FAIRFIELD TONIGHT
The Feed My Sheep ministry will host a Praise & Worship Service tonight (Friday) at 6:00 PM. The event will take place at 200 W Main St, Fairfield and will feature praise and worship music, follow...
Oct 03, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES GAS UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TRAINING THIS OCTOBER
Wabash Valley College is set to launch a new Gas Utility Construction 4-Week Field Training Program this fall, providing hands-on training for individuals interested in entering the gas utility indust...
Oct 03, 2025
PRITZKER DIRECTS ILLINOIS TO ISSUE STATE VACCINE GUIDELINES AMID FEDERAL UNCERTAINTY
Illinois is joining a growing number of states creating their own vaccine guidelines in response to recent federal changes. Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order this month instructing the Il...
Oct 03, 2025
FIRST INSTALLMENT ON WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
Wayne County Treasurer,Yvette Anderson reminds residents that the first installment on property tax bills is due tomorrow (Friday) followed by the second installment on November 10th. Tax payments can...
Oct 02, 2025
CITY OF ALBION ANNOUNCES FALL CLEAN UP DAY FOR RESIDENTS
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 02, 2025