Category Archives: Local News

If you've been holding onto a unique collection of antiques or vintage treasures, you could have the opportunity to appear on national television. The History Channel's American Pickers will be filmin...

Merriam Community Church will host a free food distribution on Thursday for area residents. The distribution will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church, located at 846 County Road 2300 East in Fai...

Beyond the Badge FOP Lodge #303 will host a Pork Burger Sale on Saturday to raise money for local law enforcement K-9 programs. The fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Save A Lot in Fair...

Blessed Blooms Flower Farm will host its Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The market will feature a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, baked items, flowers, produce, and ...

Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash and Wayne counties has announced its 2026 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame inductees, recognizing volunteers for their outstanding service and d...

Illinois homeowners and drivers will receive new protections against insurance rate increases under legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker. Beginning July 1, 2027, the Illinois Department of I...

Young golfers from across Wayne County are invited to participate in the Fairfield Junior Golf Scramble on Monday, August 10th at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The event is open to all Wayne Count...

A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle crash late Sunday night in Jefferson County. According to the Jefferson County Sh...

Registration is now underway for the 2026 Grayville Days Color Run, which will be held on Saturday, September 5th as part of the annual Grayville Days celebration. The race is scheduled to begin at 8 ...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Horizon Healthcare are partnering to provide free school and sports physicals for area students, helping families prepare for the upcoming school year at no out-of-pock...