Category Archives: Local News
NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 BOARD HOLDS SPECIAL MEETING, APPROVES NEW TEACHING HIRES
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education held a special meeting Friday afternoon at 5:15pm at the Cisne Middle School. After the initial call to order and roll call, the ...
May 11, 2026
CONTINENTAL ANNOUNCES $76 MILLION EXPANSION AT MOUNT VERNON TIRE PLANT
German tire manufacturer Continental AG announced Friday that it plans to invest approximately $76 million into a new highly automated finished-goods warehouse at its plant in Mount Vernon. Acc...
May 11, 2026
NEW HOPE WATER RESIDENTS TO EXPERIENCE HYDRANT FLUSHING BEGINNING TODAY (MONDAY)
New Hope Waterworks has announced that hydrant flushing will begin for all New Hope Water residents starting this (Monday) afternoon through May 31st. This routine maintenance is performed each spring...
May 11, 2026
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR SEPTEMBER EVENT
The committee for Fairfield Fall Fun Fest recently met to continue planning for this year's celebration, scheduled for September 16th through September 19th in Fairfield. During the meeting, committee...
May 11, 2026
CISNE MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL HOLD GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Cisne Middle School and Cisne High School held graduation ceremonies this past weekend, recognizing student achievements and scholarship recipients from the Class of 2026. At Cisne Middle School, Myla...
May 11, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST 48TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FRIDAY
Frontier Community College will hold its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday in the east gymnasium at Fairfield Community High School. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The Fairfield Community...
May 11, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SUMMER ACTIVITY MORNING SERIES
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting children and families to kick off the summer with a series of fun and educational activity mornings throughout June and early July. The events, which will feat...
May 11, 2026
IECC YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS OFFER HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) invites students in grades 1-12 to ignite their curiosity this summer with a variety of engaging and educational youth summer camps. The camps, design...
May 11, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 2027 FARMLAND ASSESSMENTS IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Farmland Assessment Review Committee will hold a public hearing regarding 2027 farmland assessments in Wayne County. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 3:00 p.m. and will take place...
May 11, 2026
INFORMATIONAL MEETING SET TUESDAY EVENING AT FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR SAFE FAMILIES PROGRAM
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is inviting the public to attend an upcoming informational meeting about the Safe Families for Children program, aimed at supporting families in crisis. Safe Families for C...
May 11, 2026