Category Archives: Local News
Two Ribbon Cuttings In Albion Thursday
The Albion Chamber of Commerce will be holding a double ribbon cutting as well as their monthly meeting on Thursday. Chamber officials will be cutting the ribbon on Main Event Venue in Albion as well ...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
FCHS Board Holding Special Meeting Tonight At 6
The Fairfield Community High School Board is meeting in special session this evening. That meeting will take place in the study hall room at Fairfield Community High School beginning at 6 PM. The IASB...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Busy Meeting for Village of Norris City
The Norris City Village Board met for over an hour Tuesday night instead of their regularly scheduled meeting date of the first Monday of the month. There was much discussion concerning James Heath Sh...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Grayville City Council Holds Quick Meeting Monday
The Grayville City Council met for what was a fairly light agenda Monday night, covering matters in a short meeting. Along with approval of the routine matters, which included reports from the treasur...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Pritzker Pledges Support for Israel
Governor Pritzker is pledging Illinois' support for Israel following the Hamas attack. During a gathering yesterday in the Chicago area, the governor said we must honor the many peace-loving Palestini...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Major Change In Zoning Law Approved By Fairfield City Council
An ordinance amending the zoning code (removing apartments as a special exemption to the B-2 District was approved by the council. The ordinance prohibits residential apartments from being located in ...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Fairfield City Council Approves 3 TIF Agreements
3 TIF Agreements were approved by the council: They included: $20,000 to Gifford Properties, LLC for remodeling of property at 205 E. Main St. Mr. Gifford will remodel the lower portion of the buildin...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Wabash General Hospital Announces Reduced Rate Lab Event
Wabash General Hospital hace announced their reduced rate lab events are coming up at three clinic locations During these events, we will be offering various lab tests at a reduced price for a limited...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023
Benton Police Report Person Missing
On Monday at 12:55 pm, the Benton Police Department received a report of a missing person identified as Ashley S. Garrett, 31, of Benton. The report was initiated by a family member who has not heard ...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023
Albion Large Item Pickup Rescheduled
Officials with the City of Albion have announced that the large load trash pick up that was scheduled this week on Thursday, October 12 has been rescheduled for early morning on Thursday, October 19. ...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023