Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE CITY GRADE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR MARCH 31ST
Wayne City Grade School will hold its annual Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 31st with appointments available from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is for families in the Wayne City Schoo...
Feb 09, 2026
BAILEY & DEL MAR "TAKE BACK ILLINOIS" BUS TOUR MAKES FAIRFIELD STOP ON 7-DAY TOUR
Gubernatorial candidate for Governor, Darrin Bailey and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar bring their "Take Back Illinois: For The People!" 7-day bus tour to Fairfield on Thursday, February 19th ...
Feb 09, 2026
JUDICIAL WATCH SUES GOV. PRITZKER OVER "PEACEKEEPER" EVENT RECORDS AFTER EMPLOYEE'S ARREST
Judicial Watch has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, demanding records related to a September 2025 "Peacekeeper" program event. The event, held i...
Feb 09, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SPELLING BEE HELD THURSDAY AT FAIRFIELD CITY HALL
(L-R: Myla Hearle & Sagan Dunn) The Wayne County Spelling Bee took center stage Thursday night at Fairfield City Hall, drawing talented students from across the area. Eleven students competed for ...
Feb 07, 2026
Wayne County Board to Meet February 12th at Courthouse
The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes the call to or...
Feb 07, 2026
Wayne County Republican Party Discusses Lincoln Day Dinner, Early Voting at February Meeting
The Wayne County Republican Party gathered for its regular meeting on Thursday, February 5th in the basement of the Wayne County Courthouse, where members focused on preparations for the upcomi...
Feb 07, 2026
Vandalia, IL Statehouse To Celebrate Lincoln's Bithday and America's 250th Anniversary with Free Public Event
The historic Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will host a special celebration in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday and America's upcoming 250th anniversary. The free public e...
Feb 07, 2026
Fairfield City Council to Consider Fire Truck Purchase, Tax District Guideline Changes at February Meeting
The Fairfield City Council will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 109 NE 2nd Street. The meeting agenda includes a range of signifi...
Feb 07, 2026
Warmer Weather Coming
For those who are looking for warmer weather conditions, you should like the extended weather forecasts, according to the National Weather Service. The six to ten day outlook and the 8 to 14 day outlo...
Feb 07, 2026
Farmers and Agriculture Professionals Engage With Experts at Local Agronomy Summit
Farmers and agriculture professionals from across southeastern Illinois gathered in Fairfield on January 22 for the region's second Southeastern Agronomy Summit, an event designed to bring the latest ...
Feb 07, 2026