Category Archives: Local News
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING: FINANCIAL UPDATE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS
At Monday night's Grayville Council meeting, Treasurer Sharon Walden delivered a financial report, revealing over $3 million in restricted accounts and investments. However, the cash on hand for opera...
Sep 10, 2025
FIRE IN THE HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Noble-Wakefield Fire Department will host its annual "Fire in the Hole" Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 20th at the Richland Country Club in Olney. The day will begin with registration at 1...
Sep 10, 2025
KIDDIE KOLLEGE TO HOLD PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS SEPTEMBER 16TH
Kiddie Kollege in Fairfield will host preschool screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who are not yet eligible for kindergarten. Screenings will be conducted by WOVSED on Tuesday, September 16th beginni...
Sep 10, 2025
WAYNE CITY PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 11TH & 12TH AT WAYNE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH
The Wayne City Unit School District #100 will host preschool screenings for children ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, September 11th with additional screenings on Friday, September 12th. Screenings will take ...
Sep 10, 2025
HARRISBURG TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL SHAWNEE SASQUATCH FESTIVAL OCTOBER 4TH
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. ...
Sep 09, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOLS OFFER FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
North Wayne Schools are conducting free Child Find/Preschool Screenings for children from birth to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and are not eligible for Kindergarten this fal...
Sep 09, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST ANNUAL FALL WELLNESS EVENT
Hamilton Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce its annual Fall Wellness Fair, offering low-cost fasting lab draws to the community. This year's event is open to the public with no doctor's orders r...
Sep 09, 2025
ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS: CORN AND SOYBEAN CONDITIONS REMAIN STABLE AMID DRY WEATHER
According to the USDA, as of Sunday, Illinois farmers have harvested 2% of their corn, with 53% rated in good to excellent condition. Notably, 27% of the corn crop has reached maturity, and 87% is den...
Sep 09, 2025
CHRISTMAS WITH A BIKER FUNDRAISER SET FOR SEPTEMBER 13TH IN FAIRFIELD
The annual Christmas with a Biker fundraiser will be held Saturday, September 13th on the Save A Lot parking lot in Fairfield. Food will be served beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until sold out. O...
Sep 09, 2025
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for its Safe Routes to School program. The initiative offers funding to projects that promote safer walking, biking, and ...
Sep 09, 2025