Category Archives: Local News
BELLE RIVE PLANS ANNUAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
The Village of Belle Rive will celebrate Labor Day weekend with two days of activities in the downtown area on Friday and Saturday, September 4th and 5th. The annual celebration will feature a pickers...
Sep 3, 2026
FIRST SMITH SCHOOL REUNION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 5TH
Former students and others connected to Smith School will gather for the school's first reunion on Saturday. The reunion will begin at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Community Church building, located one mi...
Sep 3, 2026
ELM RIVER CHOWDER CONTINUES CENTURY-OLD TRADITION SATURDAY
The annual Elm River Chowder will be held Saturday continuing a tradition that has lasted more than 100 years. The event will take place four miles east of the Rinard Crossroads, with signs posted to ...
Sep 3, 2026
MT. VERNON FALL FEST SEEKS BANDS FOR MARCHING EXPO AND DRUMLINE SHOWCASE
Marching bands from across Southern Illinois are being invited to participate in the 2026 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest Marching Band Expo on Saturday, September 2th. The competition begins at 1 p.m. in downto...
Sep 3, 2026
BUCKEYE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO HOST FREE FISH FRY SATURDAY
Buckeye Christian Church will host a free fish fry Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. The event is open to everyone and will be held at the church, located at 1531 County Road 1750 East in Geff. Organizers ...
Sep 3, 2026
MILLS PRAIRIE SCHOOL REUNION SET FOR SUNDAY
The Mills Prairie School Reunion will be held Sunday at the Mill Shoals Ruritan Building. The reunion will run from 2 to 4 p.m. and will provide former students an opportunity to reconnect and visit w...
Sep 3, 2026
18TH ANNUAL MIDWEST AVIATION EXPO SET FOR SEPTEMBER 10-12 IN MT. VERNON
Aviation enthusiasts, pilots, prospective aircraft owners and anyone interested in flight are invited to the 18th Annual Midwest Aviation Expo at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. The three-day event will b...
Sep 3, 2026
ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO RETURNS TO DU QUOIN STATE FAIR
Illinois-made products and locally produced foods will be showcased during the second weekend of the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair. The Illinois Product Expo will be held in the Expo Hall from 5 to 9 p.m. ...
Sep 3, 2026
GEFF FRONTIER DAYS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 12TH
The annual Geff Frontier Days celebration will return Saturday, September 12th, offering a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, and old-fashioned fun. The day will begin with a...
Sep 3, 2026
GEFF FRONTIER DAYS SEEKING ENTRIES FOR CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW
Organizers of Geff Frontier Days are now accepting entries for the annual Car and Tractor Show, which will be held Saturday, September 12th as part of the community's Frontier Days celebration. Partic...
Sep 3, 2026