Category Archives: Local News
MOUNT ERIE FARMERS MARKET RETURNS FOR 2026 SEASON
The 2026 Mount Erie Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from June through August at the Mount Erie Ruritan Pavilion in Mount Erie. The market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon and will feature a ...
Jun 01, 2026
FRONTIER CC BOBCATS TO HOST PROSPECT CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES JUNE 9TH
Frontier Community College Bobcats are inviting high school athletes graduating between 2027 and 2029 to showcase their skills at the upcoming Frontier Community College Prospect Camp. The even...
Jun 01, 2026
FAIRFIELD FINDS FLEA MARKET SET FOR JUNE 27TH, VENDORS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN
The Fairfield Finds Flea Market is taking place on Saturday, June 27th. Hosted by Wilford's Too at 5 Williamson Drive, the market will be held every fourth Saturday. Organizers are currently seeking v...
Jun 01, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS TO MEET TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Geff Ruritan Club building. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and...
Jun 01, 2026
IECC ANNOUNCES SUMMER EMT COURSE IN MT. CARMEL SET TO BEGIN THURSDAY
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Business and Industry is offering a summer Emergency Medical Technician course for individuals interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services. The EM...
Jun 01, 2026
ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS APPROVE $55.9 BILLION STATE BUDGET
Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.9 billion state budget early this (Monday) morning after an overnight session at the Capitol. The spending plan is slightly smaller than Governor JB Pritzker's origin...
Jun 01, 2026
GOVERNOR PRITZKER TO SIGN BILL LIMITING CELLPHONE USE IN ILLINOIS SCHOOLS
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced he will sign a new bill requiring all public and charter schools in the state to develop policies limiting cellphone use during the school day. Lawmakers pa...
Jun 01, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY BAND TO OPEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES THURSDAY
The Fairfield City Band will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series Thursday evening in Fairfield. Concerts will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse law...
Jun 01, 2026
CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY DOMESTIC BATTERY CASE
A Chicago man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a domestic battery charge in Wayne County Circuit Court. Xavier Miller, 40, entered a guilty plea via Zoom before Judge, Evan Owens fro...
Jun 01, 2026
WOODLAWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT
A Woodlawn woman was arrested late Thursday morning by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. According to authorities, 25-year-old Taylor Gutzler was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for ...
Jun 01, 2026