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  Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market, located just west of Fairfield, is kicking off a festive season with a Moonlight Garden Night on Friday, May 29th. The event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 P...

The Edwards County Republicans will host a public meet-and-greet event featuring Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy on Thursday, May 28, in Albion. The event will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ...

A two-day Food Sanitation & Safety Training course geared toward restaurant managers, food handlers, and hospitality professionals will be offered this Friday, May 29th and Friday, June 5th at the...

The Edwards County Historical Preservation Society is firing up support for local history with a Smoked Pork Loin Fundraiser, inviting community members to enjoy a savory meal while helping preserve t...

Illinois' congressional district map is facing a new legal challenge after former state representative Jeanne Ives filed a federal lawsuit against J. B. Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Electi...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham and White counties throughout the month ...

Residents looking to improve their health and have fun this summer are invited to participate in Water Fitness classes at the Fairfield Public Pool. The classes, designed for all ages and fitness leve...

Early detection saves lives, and Fairfield Memorial Hospital is making it easier than ever to get screened. The hospital's 3-D Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Edwards County High School in Albion o...

All vehicles, especially motorcycles, are invited to join the Southern Illinois Scavenger Hunt Ride, a unique charity event scheduled for May 29th and 30th. Riders and drivers across Southern Illinois...

The Flora Masonic Lodge is gearing up for its 5th Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 am. This year's event will take place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park and promise...