Category Archives: Local News
BROOKSTONE ESTATES HOSTS PORK BURGER SALE TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Brookstone Estates of Fairfield is stepping up to support the fight against Alzheimer's with a special Pork Burger Sale fundraiser. The event will take place on June 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (o...
May 27, 2026
ALBION AREA CHURCHES OFFER FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM FOR KIDS
Several Albion area churches are teaming up to provide free sack lunches for children as part of the Albion Summer Lunch Program. The initiative begins June 1st and continues through July 24th, with l...
May 27, 2026
HOMESTEAD VINEYARDS TO HOST FREEDOM FESTIVAL JUNE 27TH
Homestead Vineyards in West Salem is set to host its annual Freedom Festival on June 27th at 1785 County Road 775 East. The event kicks off with live music from Jake Perry from 1 to 3 p.m., followed b...
May 27, 2026
ALBION PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST SUMMER STORY HOUR FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-10
The Albion Public Library is kicking off its Summer Story Hour program for kids ages 4 to 10, starting Wednesday, June 3rd. Story Hour will be held each Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon at th...
May 27, 2026
MCLEANSBORO CITY POOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER HOURS, PARTY BOOKINGS, AND FEES
The McLeansboro City Pool is gearing up for the 2026 summer season with updated hours, party options, and special pricing for community members looking to beat the heat. The pool is set to open on Thu...
May 27, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY JFL FOOTBALL CAMP SET FOR JUNE 8-10 AT EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FIELD
Young athletes are invited to take part in the Edwards County JFL Football Camp, scheduled for June 8th-10th at the Edwards County High School football field. Camp sessions will run each day from 9:00...
May 27, 2026
CUMBERLAND CHAPEL CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 140TH ANNIVERSARY JUNE 6TH
Cumberland Chapel Church will mark its 140th anniversary with a day of music, food, and fellowship on Saturday, June 6th. The celebration will take place at the church, located at 2096 County Road 132...
May 27, 2026
LEGO BUILD CHALLENGE COMING TO FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 4TH-8TH GRADE
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting students entering 4th through 8th grade this fall to take part in its LEGO Build Challenge! The event will be held on several dates throughout the summer, runn...
May 27, 2026
TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2026 MT. VERNON BREWERS FESTIVAL JUNE 6TH
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival, happening Saturday, June 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Mt. Vernon. Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., the popular ...
May 27, 2026
ILLINOIS FARMERS NEAR FINISH LINE FOR CORN AND SOYBEAN PLANTING, USDA REPORTS
Illinois farmers are quickly wrapping up spring planting, with less than one-quarter of corn and soybean crops left to go in the ground, according to the latest USDA crop progress and condition report...
May 27, 2026