Fairfield will celebrate America's 250th birthday tomorrow (Saturday) with a full day of family activities at Leo French Park. The Fairfield City Pool will offer free admission from 1 to 5 p.m., and inflatable attractions will be available throughout the day for children and families to enjoy. A free community picnic w...

The Wayne County Fair returns with a full schedule of livestock shows, entertainment, grandstand events, and family activities at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Some 4-H shows have already been completed, but more activities begin today with FFA member and family check-in from 4 to 9 p.m. at the 4-H Barns. Tomorrow (Sat...

The City of Fairfield Water Department has lifted the boil water order that had been in effect for residents on Shoreway Drive, York Drive, and Florence Drive. City officials say water testing has been completed and confirms the water is now safe for normal use. Residents in the affected area no longer need to boil wat...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission is now accepting applications from individuals ages 18 to 20 for correctional officer positions following a recent change in Illinois law. The new law lowers the minimum age requirement for county correctional officers from 21 to 18 years old. Applications will be acce...

Area families will have an opportunity to cool off at no cost thanks to the generosity of two local organizations. Beyond the Badge and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 303 are sponsoring a free swim today (Friday) from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is open to the public and is intended to provide a fun, safe activity for famil...

The Fairfield Community High School District 225 Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday, July 6th at 6 p.m. in the FCHS Board Room. Following roll call, agenda adjustments, and recognition of visitors, the board is expected to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and the possible purchase or...

The Village of Cisne will kick off its Independence Day celebration tonight (Friday) with an evening of food, live entertainment, and fireworks. Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. in the back parking lot of Cisne High School. Vendors scheduled to participate include Lil Buddies Snack Trailer, The Fair Lady, and Krazy Swee...

Flora Tourism has announced a full schedule of family-friendly activities for Independence Day Saturday at Charley Brown Park. The day begins at 10 a.m. with the All American Boy and All American Girl Contest on the Kiwanis Stage. Also beginning at 10 a.m., Kenzie's Sweet Shop will be on site. Free inflatable attracti...

The City of Carmi has announced traffic patterns for its annual Independence Day fireworks display, scheduled for tomorrow. Fireworks are expected to begin between 9 and 9:15 p.m., with traffic restrictions taking effect at 8:50 p.m. As in previous years, southbound traffic on Oak Street will be closed at Fairground ...

Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge is encouraging residents and visitors attending the city's Fourth of July fireworks to use designated public parking areas instead of Riverview Stadium. Judge said parking will once again be available in the junior league football parking lot, along with nearby grass parking. Although some pe...

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