Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST FRIDAY BLOOD DRIVE
Area residents are encouraged to help meet the ongoing need for blood donations by participating in an upcoming American Red Cross blood drive at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. The blood drive will be h...
Aug 12, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST PORK BURGER SALE FRIDAY
The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Activities Committee will host a Pork Burger Sale on Friday on the front lawn of Fairfield Memorial Hospital. The fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pork bu...
Aug 12, 2026
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL TO HOST EDWARDS COUNTY LUNCH & LEARN
Wabash General Hospital is inviting the public to attend an Edwards County Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, August 18 at the Edwards County Senior Center in Albion. The free program will be held from 11:...
Aug 12, 2026
WAYNE CITY FALL TOWN-WIDE RUMMAGE SALES SET FOR OCTOBER 2ND & 3RD
The Village of Wayne City has announced its annual Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales will be held Friday and Saturday, October 2-3. Residents who would like to have their sale included on the official sale...
Aug 12, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY CORN YIELD SURVEY SET FOR AUGUST 18TH
The Edwards County Farm Bureau will conduct its 19th annual corn yield survey on Tuesday, August 18. Survey teams will check corn fields in every township throughout Edwards County. Farmers who do not...
Aug 12, 2026
IDOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR RECORD TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
The Illinois Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a record $157 million in Transportation Enhancement Program funding. The grants will support projects such as bicycle and pedest...
Aug 12, 2026
ILLINOIS RANKS 18TH IN WALLETHUB'S BEST STATES TO LIVE IN
Illinois ranks 18th in the nation in a new WalletHub study comparing the best states to live in. The rankings were based on factors including housing affordability, income growth, education, health ca...
Aug 12, 2026
MISS FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST CONTESTANTS TO HOLD FIRST PRACTICE AUGUST 17TH
Preparations are underway for this year's Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant, with contestants set to gather for their first practice next Monday. Practice will begin at 7:15 p.m. upstairs at the Fa...
Aug 11, 2026
STATE POLICE RELEASE NEW DETAILS IN FATAL I-57 CRASH
Illinois State Police have released additional preliminary information about a three-vehicle crash that killed 25-year-old Madison Burton of Odin Thursday night on Interstate 57. According to ISP, Bur...
Aug 11, 2026
FCC TO OFFER INTRODUCTION TO SEWING COURSE THIS FALL
Frontier Community College is offering an Introduction to Sewing community education course this fall for individuals interested in learning basic sewing skills. The four-week class will meet on Thurs...
Aug 11, 2026