Category Archives: Local News

CISNE HIGH SCHOOL FFA TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS WITH VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
The Cisne High School FFA Officers will host their first annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 10th at the Cisne Community Center. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and is d...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

​MCLEANSBORO ANNOUNCES DATES FOR CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP IN OCTOBER
The City of McLeansboro is preparing for its annual Citywide Clean-up, offering residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items. Residents may bring their items to the light plant at 312 West Ma...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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 &...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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....
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025