Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST 4-MAN GOLF SCRAMBLE AT PUBLIC GOLF COURSE FRIDAY
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is inviting golf enthusiasts to participate in a 4-Man Golf Scramble at the Fairfield Public Golf Course on Friday. Teams can choose between two available tee times a...
May 20, 2026
MCLEANSBORO CITY POOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER HOURS, PARTY BOOKINGS, AND FEES
The McLeansboro City Pool is gearing up for the 2026 summer season with updated hours, party options, and special pricing for community members looking to beat the heat. The pool is set to open...
May 20, 2026
RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT SET JUNE 13TH IN MCLEANSBORO
The Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White County will hold its annual Relay For Life event on Saturday, June 13th at the First Baptist Church Carlton Center in McLeansboro. The evening will feature e...
May 20, 2026
BLUFORD VETERANS MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST SET FOR SATURDAY
A 50/50 breakfast fundraiser benefiting the Bluford Veterans Memorial will be held Saturday at the Bluford Ruritan Building, 814 6th Street in Bluford. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will include biscu...
May 20, 2026
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH
Illinois Bill Would Require Separate Restrooms For Women On construction Sites (Springfield, IL) -- Construction companies across Illinois could soon be required to provide separate restroom facilitie...
May 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL PREPARING FOR SUMMER SEASON
The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool at Leo French Park will soon open for the summer season and has announced swim lesson sessions, party availability, and pricing information for 2026. Public swim les...
May 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL ANNOUNCES NEW WATER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE FOR SUMMER
The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool is making waves this summer with the launch of its brand-new Water Volleyball League, giving local residents the perfect opportunity to enjoy friendly competition wh...
May 20, 2026
OVERNIGHT CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR I-64 WABASH RIVER BRIDGE NEAR GRAYVILLE
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that all lanes of Interstate 64 over the Wabash River, near the Illinois-Indiana state line, will be closed overnight on Tuesday, May 26th, and ...
May 20, 2026
VFW, AMERICAN LEGION TO HOLD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES IN EDWARDS COUNTY
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8222 and Albion American Legion Post #590 will conduct annual Memorial Day services throughout Edwards County and the West Salem area to honor the nation's ve...
May 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD BROTHERS HEADED TO NJCAA, NAIA COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES STAGES
Fairfield is celebrating a rare feat this postseason as two brothers from the Taylor family are set to appear in their respective College Baseball "World Series" tournaments-each taking a diffe...
May 20, 2026