Category Archives: Local News
FOREVER ABBEY ROAD TO HEADLINE FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST WITH FREE CONCERT
The sounds of The Beatles will take center stage at the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest as Forever Abbey Road performs a free concert on Saturday, September 19th. The Nashville-based tribute band will pe...
Aug 26, 2026
FEUDIN' HILLBILLYS TO PERFORM AT FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
The Feudin' Hillbillys will bring their high-energy mix of country, rock and pop to downtown Fairfield during the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The band will perform Friday, September 18th from 7 to 1...
Aug 26, 2026
FCC TO OFFER COMMUNITY COURSE CELEBRATING AMERICAN ART
Frontier Community College is inviting the public to celebrate America's artistic heritage through a new Community Education course, "America the Beautiful." The class will be held Monday, August 31st...
Aug 26, 2026
MCLEANSBORO KIWANIS CLUB OPENS REGISTRATION FOR PATRIOTIC PARADE
The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club has opened registration for its upcoming parade, which will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday, September 12th at 6pm. This year's parade the...
Aug 26, 2026
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHING BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Wabash General Hospital is launching a new monthly support group for women affected by breast cancer. The group is open to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, are undergoing treatment or...
Aug 26, 2026
WABASH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LAUNCHES MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT PROGRAM
A new program at Wabash Community Health Center is providing medication-assisted treatment for area residents struggling with substance dependence. During Monday's Wabash General Hospital Board meetin...
Aug 26, 2026
ILLINOIS SHATTERS ANNUAL TORNADO RECORD WITH MORE THAN 200 IN 2026
Illinois has surpassed 200 tornadoes in 2026, shattering the previous state record of 142 set in 2024. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford said 15 tornadoes have been recorded in August alone as h...
Aug 26, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SEEKING RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN SERVING AS ELECTION JUDGES
Wayne County Clerk, Liz Ann Woodrow is asking residents interested in becoming election judges to learn more about the qualifications required to serve. Election judges play an important role at polli...
Aug 26, 2026
WEST NILE VIRUS IDENTIFIED IN WHITE COUNTY MOSQUITOES
Egyptian Health Department officials have identified mosquitoes in White County that have tested positive for West Nile virus. The health department began West Nile virus surveillance in May, which in...
Aug 26, 2026
VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER TO VISIT HOPE CENTER IN ALBION TODAY (WEDNESDAY)
The Hope Center in Albion will welcome an Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Service Officer this (Wednesday) morning. Donald L. Bielecki II, an IDVA Veteran Service Officer, will be ava...
Aug 26, 2026