Category Archives: Local News
FCHS 100-YEAR ALUMNI BANQUET REACHES NEAR CAPACITY
The Fairfield Community High School Alumni Association says its 100-year celebration alumni banquet has reached near capacity, with new registrations now being accepted for a waiting list. Organizers ...
Sep 7, 2026
ALBION CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS PROPERTY PURCHASE, E-SCOOTERS AND HOTEL TAX
The Albion City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. with several property, ordinance and infrastructure matters on the agenda. Under old business, the council is scheduled to receive an update on prop...
Sep 7, 2026
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD SETS SPECIAL MEETING ON POSSIBLE BUILDING PROJECT
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m. at Cisne Middle School. The meeting will focus on a possible buildi...
Sep 7, 2026
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST BAKED GOODS CONTEST SET FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH
Bakers of all ages are invited to put their skills to the test during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Baked Goods Contest on Saturday, September 19th. The contest will be held at the Chamber Building, wit...
Sep 7, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CEO CLASS TO HOST FALL FUN FEST CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
The Wayne County CEO Class will organize a cornhole tournament during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, September 19th. The tournament will begin at noon at a new location this year, the City H...
Sep 7, 2026
MASONIC LODGE TO HOST COMMUNITY BREAKFAST DURING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
The Fairfield Masonic Lodge will host a community breakfast Saturday, September 19th as part of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., with both dine-in and carr...
Sep 7, 2026
ALBION PETITION PACKETS AVAILABLE FOR 2027 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Petition packets are now available for residents interested in seeking an Albion City Council or Park Board position in the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. Four alderman positions will be up for ...
Sep 7, 2026
BB GUN SECURED AT ELDORADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Eldorado Unit 4 School District officials say a BB gun was secured at Eldorado Elementary School Friday after staff were alerted to a potential safety concern involving a student. According to the dis...
Sep 7, 2026
BEALL WOODS STATE PARK TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS AS ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVE
Beall Woods State Park will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its old-growth forest being dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve on Sunday, September 13th. The celebration will run from 1 to 4 p.m. ...
Sep 7, 2026
HARRISBURG MAN FACES FOUR FELONIES AFTER STOLEN VEHICLE PURSUIT
An 18-year-old Harrisburg man faces four felony charges after police say a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended with crashes into a utility pole, police vehicle and home. Carrier Mills Police say ...
Sep 7, 2026