Category Archives: Local News
TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2026 MT. VERNON BREWERS FESTIVAL JUNE 6TH
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival, happening Saturday, June 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Mt. Vernon. Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., the popular ...
May 14, 2026
LADY MULES BASKETBALL CAMP SET FOR MAY 27TH & 28TH
The 2026 Fairfield Lady Mules Basketball Camp is scheduled for May 27th and May 28th. The camp is open to students entering 1st through 8th grades, with sessions divided by grade level. Campers...
May 14, 2026
RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WARNS OF BOND SCAM TARGETING FAMILIES
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is alerting the area about scammers who are targeting families of people recently arrested. According to the sheriff's office, scammers are calling relatives and c...
May 14, 2026
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION URGES TICK PRECAUTIONS THIS SPRING
University of Illinois Extension is encouraging residents to take precautions against ticks as activity levels remain unusually high this spring. According to reports from the Illinois Natural ...
May 14, 2026
FLORA ELKS TO HOST FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC MAY 20TH
The Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in partnership with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, ...
May 14, 2026
USDA ANNOUNCES UPDATED SNAP RETAILER STOCKING REQUIREMENTS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP. Under the updated rule,...
May 14, 2026
OPENINGS REMAIN FOR ILLINOIS MATH AND SCIENCE SUMMER TEACHERS PROGRAM IN MT. VERNON
The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) has announced that several spots are still available for its annual Illinois Math and Science Summer Teachers Program, scheduled for June 23rd through 26t...
May 14, 2026
FAIRFIELD POLICE CONDUCTING TRAINING EXERCISES AT SOUTHWEST PARK TODAY AND FRIDAY
The Fairfield Police Department is conducting live training exercises today and tomorrow at Southwest Park. Fairfield Police Chief, Ben Lewis said the entrance to Southwest Park off Leininger Road wil...
May 14, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
The Fairfield Public Library is excited to announce the start of its annual Summer Reading Program, running from Saturday, May 23rd, through Friday, July 10th. This program is open to students enterin...
May 14, 2026
STATEWIDE DAY OF PRAYER PLANNED SUNDAY AT WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Communities across Illinois will gather Sunday as part of the 102 County Seats Network for a statewide day of prayer. The effort is designed to unite believers from all 102 Illinois counties in...
May 14, 2026