Category Archives: Local News
HANNA HOUSE MUSEUM AND FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING END OF OCTOBER EVENTS
The Hanna House Museum will be open on Saturday, October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be passing out Halloween treats. This will be the last scheduled opening of the Hanna House before being c...
Oct 11, 2024
KINGS CHAPEL CHURCH HOMECOMING THIS SUNDAY
The Kings Chapel Church, located at 1023 County Road 1850 E or outer North First Street in Fairfield, will hold their Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, October 13th. Dinner will be served around noon ...
Oct 11, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WAYNE CITY VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY NIGHT
The Wayne City Village Board met on Monday night, where several important issues were addressed, although the recent resignation of Police Chief Anson Fenton was not part of the agenda. Residen...
Oct 11, 2024
CARMI CORN DAYS RUNS THRU THRU SATURDAY
Carmi's annual Corn Days runs thru Saturday featuring a variety of fall activities. Schedule of Events: Friday, October 11th: 5:00 PM: Amusement Rides Open 5:30 PM: Corn Days Pageant (Ma...
Oct 11, 2024
EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK GIVEAWAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will visit Clay County on Monday, October 14th, to distribute food to families facing food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to bring boxes or bags for transporting th...
Oct 11, 2024
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE TODAY (OCTOBER 11TH)
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Educational Annex Building at 203 Northwest 10th Street in Fairfield today fr...
Oct 11, 2024
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday night at Fairfield City Hall. The council approved a $30,000 revolving loan with 6-Juan 8 Bakery in the amount of $30,000. Owner, Samantha Baker will be opening ...
Oct 10, 2024
AMERICAN RED CROSS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH DISASTER RELIEF /AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADING TO FLORIDA TO ASSIST
The American Red Cross is urgently seeking volunteers willing to travel this fall to assist with emergency shelters for significant national disaster relief efforts. Currently, over 1,200 Red Cross di...
Oct 10, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES INTERSTATE 57 TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OPERATION RESULTS
llinois State Police (ISP) officers from Eastern and Southern Illinois joined forces to combat aggressive and unsafe driving behaviors along Interstate 57 from October 3-7, 2024. The operation focused...
Oct 10, 2024
REMINDER FOR THE DATES AND TIME SET FOR TRICK OR TREATING IN FAIRFIELD
A reminder of the dates and time for trick-or-treating in the City of Fairfield is Wednesday, October 30th and Thursday, October 31st from 5pm to 8pm on both days. Follow the below Halloween safety ti...
Oct 10, 2024