Category Archives: Local News
VILLAGE OF CISNE OFFERS FLEXIBILITY ON MARCH GAS BILL PAYMENTS AMID HIGH COSTS
In response to higher-than-normal natural gas bills due to recent extreme cold and rising gas prices, the Village of Cisne will not charge penalties on March gas bills, according to Village Collector ...
Mar 27, 2026
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD APPROVES AUDIT, CONTRACTS, AND PERSONNEL CHANGES AT MARCH MEETING
The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College (IECC) District met Tuesday night at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel for their regular meeting, addressing key financial, academic, ...
Mar 27, 2026
NEW BLACK RIVER WELCOME CENTER OPENS ON I-64 IN INDIANA, HIGHLIGHTS HOOSIER HISTORY AND EXPANDED AMENITIES
Anyone traveling eastbound on I-64 into Indiana will notice a new and improved stop along their journey. On Thursday, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), joined by public officials and c...
Mar 27, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN EFFINGHAM, HAMILTON, MARION, AND WABASH COUNTIES DURING APRIL
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols throughout Effingham, Hamilton, Marion, and Wabash co...
Mar 27, 2026
FREEZE WARNING ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED SATURDAY MORNING
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Freeze Warning for portions of southern Illinois, in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters warn that sub-freezing temperatures ...
Mar 27, 2026
LITTLE CAESARS PLANNED FOR MACH-1 LOCATION IN FAIRFIELD
Mach-1 in Fairfield is set to expand its offerings with the addition of a Little Caesars Pizza. Store Manager, Heather Sargent confirmed that building permits have been requested for construction of t...
Mar 27, 2026
KIDS IN MOTION SUMMER DAY CAMP ANNOUNCED BY WAYNE COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUTH
The Wayne County Volunteers for Youth have announced the annual Kids In Motion Summer Day Camp, set to run from May 26th through July 31st. This exciting camp offers children a chance to stay active a...
Mar 27, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT SATURDAY AT LEO FRENCH PARK
The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Leo French Park tomorrow (Saturday) Festivities begin at 11:00 AM and run until 2:30 PM, featuring the tradi...
Mar 27, 2026
EASTER EGG HUNT SET FOR CISNE PARK ON SATURDAY
Families are invited to join in the fun at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cisne Park tomorrow (Saturday) beginning at 10:00 a.m. Children will have the chance to search for colorful eggs in designated ...
Mar 27, 2026
EASTER EGG HUNTS BRING SPRINGTIME FUN TO MT. ERIE AND ALBION
Families in Mt. Erie and Albion are invited to join in the springtime excitement as two festive Easter egg hunts are set to delight children and the community. Albion is gearing up for Bunny Palooza! ...
Mar 27, 2026