Category Archives: Local News

PRELIMINARY NTSB REPORT RELEASED ON HELICOPTER CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR BAILEY FAMILY MEMBERS
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on last month's helicopter crash near Ekalaka, Montana, which claimed the lives of four members of Illinois GOP gubern...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR NEW FAIRFIELD BUSINESS ON NOVEMBER 19TH
A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be held Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. for Brady Beauty Bar & Co., located at 111 W. Main Street in Fairfield. Owner Emma brings a passion ...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

LITTLE GIANT JR. SET FOR SOFT OPENING SATURDAY IN MCLEANSBORO
A long-awaited dream is becoming reality in McLeansboro as Brian Kingery prepares to open Little Giant Jr. at the former Food Park location, 309 Randolph Street. The store will hold a soft opening thi...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

WVC ARTS COUNCIL TO PRESENT "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" NOVEMBER 20TH, 21ST & 23RD
The Wabash Valley College-Wabash Valley Arts Council will present its production of A Christmas Carol on November 20th, 21st, and 23rd at the Wabash Valley College Brubeck Theatre. This year's perform...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY FFA EXCELS IN AG SALES COMPETITIONS
(Pictured L to R: Kaydance Wooton, State FFA Treasurer, Parker Biggs, Chase Shelton, Hallie Shelton, Simon Greathouse) The Edwards County FFA chapter earned top honors this fall during a series...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

ORCHARDVILLE FIREMEN'S FUNDRAISER SET FOR SATURDAY
The Orchardville Fire Department will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday at the Orchardville Community Center. A community dinner will be served from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., with smoked pork chops and ...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

THREE AREA 4-H MEMBERS HONORED WITH ILLINOIS SUSTAINING THE FUTURE AWARD
Ten Illinois 4-H members have been selected as 2025-26 Illinois Sustaining the Future Award recipients, recognizing their outstanding leadership in agriculture and commitment to strengthening the indu...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025