Category Archives: Local News
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NAMED ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
Three students from Cisne High School-Kadence Hyder, Hagen Howard, and Ava Greifzu-have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). This prestigious recogn...
Nov 14, 2025
FRONTIER COLLEGE CULTURAL DIVERSITY CLASS TO HOST PORKBURGER FUNDRAISER SATURDAY
The Frontier Community College Cultural Diversity Class will hold a porkburger sale fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) at the Fairfield Save-A-Lot parking lot, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until sol...
Nov 14, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS THURSDAY NIGHT, CHRISTMAS BONUSES APPROVED, 2026 FIREWORKS DATE SET
The Fairfield City Council met in regular session Thursday night instead of Tuesday due to Veteran's Day. The council approved the minutes from the October 14th meeting and the bills submitted since t...
Nov 14, 2025
TRAILER DESTROYED IN SIMS FIRE; OCCUPANTS ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY
Wayne City Fire Department and Wayne City Ambulance personnel responded to a structure fire Thursday afternoon just before 4:30 p.m. Wayne City Fire Chief Scott Clark reports the trailer at 202 South ...
Nov 14, 2025
CARMI AND MT. CARMEL PIZZA HUTS CLOSE ABRUPTLY, LEAVING EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY SHOCKED
Two local Pizza Hut restaurants have closed their doors, including the Carmi location that was recently honored as the Carmi Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year just over a month ago. The Mt. Car...
Nov 14, 2025
GAMMA UPSILON HOSTS ANNUAL FANTASY AUCTION SATURDAY
The local chapter of Gamma Upsilon will hold its annual Fantasy Auction tomorrow (Saturday) at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield. The auction begins at 10 a.m. and will feature a variety of Christ...
Nov 14, 2025
DR. STEVEN MILLER RELOCATING CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE TO DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
Local chiropractor, Dr. Steven R. Miller is relocating his practice from Williamson Drive on Fairfield's west side to the former Peoples National Bank building at 215 E. Third Street. Dr. Miller had p...
Nov 14, 2025
NOBLE WAKEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS CHILI DINNER FUNDRAISER SATURDAY
The Noble Wakefield Fire Department is inviting the community to their annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser. The event will take place tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 11:00 am and continuing until the chili...
Nov 14, 2025
CLOTHESLINE AND MIDWEST FOOD BANK TEAM UP FOR CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY
The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again partnering with the Midwest Food Bank to help local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will take place on Saturd...
Nov 14, 2025
FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB TO HOST 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER FRIDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Rotary Club will mark a major milestone with its 100th Year Celebration Dinner tomorrow night (Friday). The event will be held at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, located at 201 SE Second Stree...
Nov 13, 2025