Category Archives: Local News
ICE ARRESTS FIVE WORKERS IN DU QUOIN IN RARE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SWEEP
In late January, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested five men on their way to work at Alstat Wood Products, a sawmill in Du Quoin, marking one of the first mass ICE enforcem...
Feb 16, 2026
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA BLOOD DRIVE FEBRUARY 18TH
Wayne City High School's FCCLA will host a blood drive on February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the high school gym at 408 E Mill Street. To schedule a donation, visit: redcrossblood.org/give.html/dri...
Feb 16, 2026
JANET BILLINGTON ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN EVENTS AHEAD OF WAYNE COUNTY CLERK RACE
A Republican candidate for Wayne County Clerk, Janet Billington, has released a schedule of campaign events throughout February. The events are open to the public and will feature informal meet-and-gr...
Feb 14, 2026
BAILEY-DEL MAR "TAKE BACK ILLINOIS" BUS TOUR COMES TO FAIRFIELD & WEST SALEM
Gubernatorial candidate Darrin Bailey and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar, are bringing their "Take Back Illinois: For The People!" 7-day bus tour to Fairfield on Thursday, February 19th and Friday, F...
Feb 14, 2026
NARCAN INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
A Narcan Information and Education Program will take place at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m., offering vital overdose response training to the community. The eve...
Feb 14, 2026
NEW HOPE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
New Hope General Baptist Church, located at 449 County Road 1800 East in Fairfield, is offering three scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include two $2,000 awards for stude...
Feb 14, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY CUSD #1 BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19TH
The Board of Education of Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 will convene for a regular meeting on Thursday, February 19th 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Science Room at We...
Feb 14, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP TRAP SHOOT SET FOR MARCH 7TH
The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will host their annual Scholarship Trap Shoot on Saturday, March 7th at the Edwards County Sportsman's Club. The event begins at 9:00am and raises importan...
Feb 14, 2026
SHERIFF JAMES MENDRICK HOSTS MOUNT CARMEL MEET-AND-GREET AS PART OF GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN
The campaign for Illinois gubernatorial candidate Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a public meet-and-greet event in Mount Carmel. Mendrick, who is currently serving as sheriff, will meet with area...
Feb 14, 2026
ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS RENEW PUSH FOR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE REGULATION
Illinois lawmakers are preparing a second attempt to pass a bill giving state regulators greater authority over homeowners insurance rates, following major premium hikes by State Farm. Gov. JB Pritzke...
Feb 14, 2026