Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS ISSUES REMINDER ON VOTE-BY-MAIL PROCEDURES FOR MARCH 17TH PRIMARY
The Illinois State Board of Elections is reminding voters to carefully follow vote-by-mail procedures to ensure their ballots are counted in the upcoming March 17th primary election. In a press...
Mar 02, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 104TH ANNUAL MEETING, RSVPS DUE BY TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
Wayne County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the 104th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at the First Christian Church, 100 W Center St., Fairfield. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSV...
Mar 02, 2026
CORNERSTONE CHURCH TO HOST FREE HOMECOMING AND PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY MARCH 14TH
Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will host its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 14th from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Hundreds of dresses and shoes will be avail...
Mar 02, 2026
GROFF LIBRARY GANGS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS EVENT
The Groff Library invites the public to an exciting and informative evening as author Troy Taylor presents "Gangs of Southern Illinois: Blood, Bullets & Booze." The event will take place on...
Mar 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS RECEIVE 2026 PROJECT GRANTS
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the recipients of the 2026 4-H Project Grants, awarding a total of $1,310 to support local 4-H members with supplies for their projects. This year's grant ...
Mar 02, 2026
HOMEMADE NOODLE-MAKING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD MARCH 21ST IN ALBION
A unique opportunity for culinary enthusiasts is coming to Albion as the Edwards County Farm Bureau basement will host a Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop on March 21st from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by ...
Mar 02, 2026
WAYNE CITY TO HOST ST. PATRICK'S DAY-THEMED BINGO NIGHT WITH PRIZES AND FOOD
Wayne City Matters is inviting residents and visitors to a festive bingo night on Friday, March 20th at the Wayne City Community Building. The event promises a lively St. Patrick's Day atmosphere, com...
Mar 02, 2026
NATIONWIDE RECALL ISSUED FOR CHOCOLATE SYRUP CONTAINING UNDECLARED VIAGRA INGREDIENT
A nationwide recall has been announced for Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup after it was found to contain sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, which was not disclosed on the product label. The choc...
Mar 02, 2026
THOUSANDS OF EVAJOY ABOVE-GROUND POOLS RECALLED OVER CHILD DROWNING RISKS
Thousands of above-ground swimming pools made by Evajoy are being recalled due to child drowning dangers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The recall affects pools 48-inch...
Mar 02, 2026
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST 2026 ANNUAL DINNER MEETING; TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members and business leaders to its 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting, with tickets now on sale for the event scheduled for Monday, March 9th at the Wi...
Mar 02, 2026