Category Archives: Local News

The City of McLeansboro is gearing up for its annual City Wide Cleanup, scheduled to take place from May 28th through May 31st.   Residents can drop off their cleanup items at the city's light pl...

The community of Fairfield will gather to honor fallen service members during a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. today (Monday) at Maple Hill Cemetery. The ceremony will feature remarks by guest speake...

Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City will mark a milestone this year as it hosts its 50th annual Memorial Day Services this (Monday) afternoon 2 p.m.   The program will begin with a welcome by Sharon ...

The Edwards County Memorial Post #8222 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, together with members of the Albion American Legion Post #590, will conduct their annual Memorial Day services today (Monday) to...

The Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park will officially open its doors for the season this (Monday) afternoon offering a wide range of swim options, lessons, and private party rentals for the c...

Residents of Fairfield are invited to take advantage of a free swimming event at Fairfield Park Swimming Pool on Friday, May 30th. The pool will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a day of fun and rela...

The City of Fairfield has announced that trash collection will be delayed by one day during the week of May 26th due to the Memorial Day holiday.   There will be no trash service today (Monday, M...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring black bear sightings in Southwestern Illinois. The bear was first spotted last Monday in St. Clair County. The animal was observed again Wedn...

Wayne City Village officials have announced that Republic Service Trash pickup will be on a one day delay the week of Memorial Day, May 26th through the 30th. Residents will need to have their trash c...

Wayne County is set to host its annual Kids in Motion Summer Day Camp, a non-profit, faith-based program serving all of Wayne County and designed to keep children engaged and active during the summer ...