The Wayne County Arts Alliance is set to spotlight the creative talents of local youth with a fine art competition and exhibition for high school and college students. The event will take place on Saturday, May 2nd at Bob Boyles Hall, Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Illinois. Artwork will be on display from 10...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association has announced its upcoming meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th. The gathering will take place at Bob Boyles Hall, located on the campus of Frontier Community College. Attendees are invited to enjoy lunch, which will be served at 11:30 a.m. Following the meal, the prog...

The West Salem Development Association announces preparations for the 2026 West Salem Farmers Market. Training for market managers and planning activities are underway this month, with vendor recruitment and sign-ups continuing throughout April. A vendor meeting is planned for early to mid-May, setting the stage for t...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has unveiled a brand-new Illinois Route 66 Map in celebration of the iconic highway's 100th birthday this year. The updated map offers a nostalgic look at America's most famous road, featuring a historical timeline of Route 66's evolution and highlighting its cultural im...

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield is inviting the community to participate in a special fundraiser to support local students. On April 7th, La Fuente will donate 15% of all proceeds to help purchase school supplies for kids in need. The event encourages everyone to dine in or carry out, with all orders contrib...

A controversial proposal in the Illinois legislature to ban law enforcement from using biometric information systems has drawn sharp criticism from police and lawmakers, who warn it could severely hinder criminal investigations. House Bill 5521, known as the Biometric Surveillance Act and filed by State Representative ...

Houseplant enthusiasts are invited to refresh their indoor gardens at the upcoming Repotting and Caring for Houseplants Workshop, hosted by Illinois Extension on Tuesday, April 21st from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Annex Building, Wabash County Fairgrounds, 15039 4-H Center Lane in Mt. Carmel. Led by Katie Bell, Extension ...

The City of Fairfield Water Department announced that the boil water order issued Thursday remains in effect for residents and businesses in the area from the corner of South 1st and Broadway Streets south to 1630 S. 1st Street. The order applies to both the east and west sides of South 1st Street within this zone. The...

The Geff Ruritan is set to host an exciting Toy Tractor Show tomorrow (Saturday) at the Ruritan Building in Geff. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites vendors to showcase their tractors, farm machinery, and other inventory, with items available for sale. Both junior and adult entries will be judged....

A mobile home fire erupted around 7 a.m. Thursday morning at the Sunny Acres trailer court on S.W. 7th in Fairfield. According to Fire Chief Andrew Miller, firefighters quickly responded and brought the blaze under control within 10 minutes. Chief Miller confirmed that all family members escaped safely and no injuries ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Southwestern Illinois College (Doubleheader) COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Kaskaskia College (Doubleheader) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fairfield 9, Wayne City 4 F...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Wayne City 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Wayne City 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Oblong COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Southwestern Illinois College COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Lakeland College (Doubl...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Benton at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs Carterville at Southwest Park 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Olney HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Lawrenceville JR HIGH TRACK: New Hope, Geff, Cisne, and Cla...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Richland County 4:30 Lady Mules Softball at Richland County 4:30 Mules and Lady Mules Track at FCHS Co-Ed Open Meet 4pm Mules Boys Tennis at Flora 4pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Altamont Wayne City vs. Murphysboro ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Tennis at Effingham 4:15pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. NCOE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. NCOE JR HIGH TRACK: Fairfield vs. Jasper, Geff and Wayne City at the FCHS Track Cisne at Flora AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH ...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball vs. Woodlawn at the FCHS Spring Swing Tournament at Southwest Park 10:00 OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: FCHS SPRING SWING TOURNAMENT: Fairfield vs. Woodlawn NCOE vs. Odin Edwards County vs. Teutopolis Carm...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Teutopolis 4:45 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Track at the Illinois Indoor Top Times Meet at Illinois Wesleyan University. 3:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Johnston City - CANCELLED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THUR...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball vs. Mt. Carmel at Southwest Park 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Mt. Carmel at Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Wayne City vs. Oblong JR HIGH TRACK AND FIELD: Fairfield vs. Flora and Olney at FCHS COLLEGE BASEBALL: Front...