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Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards Grants to Fire Departments, EMS Providers

March 6, 2023 @ 7:43 am

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office Friday announced the recipients of the 2023 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $1.5 million...

Donna Jean (Allen) Schuster

March 6, 2023 @ 7:22 am

MCLEANSBORO – Donna Jean (Allen) Schuster, 85, of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 9:34 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023 at her son’s residence...

Fowler Bonan Foundation Announces Together We Canned Soup Drive

March 2, 2023 @ 11:35 am

MARION – The Fowler Bonan Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting communities and residents in need, is proud to announce its 2023 Together...

Robert Earl “Bill” Rippee

February 27, 2023 @ 8:44 am

MCLEANSBORO – Robert Earl “Bill” Rippee, age 67, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 6:19 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2023 at his residence. Bill...

SIU to Offer 10-week Course to Meet Demand for Civil Engineering Technicians

February 25, 2023 @ 12:02 am

CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University Carbondale will offer a free training program this spring to address the shortage of entry-level civil engineering technicians in...

Carbondale Man Charged after Reportedly Shooting a Gun

February 21, 2023 @ 11:01 am

CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man is facing gun charges. According to Carbondale Police, just before 5 Saturday afternoon, officers responded to the 500 block...

Caroline Susan Conner

February 17, 2023 @ 7:22 am

CHRISTOPHER – Caroline Susan Conner, 91, of Christopher passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1931 in Mulkeytown...

Bost to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Vienna Tuesday

February 17, 2023 @ 6:30 am

VIENNA – Staff from Congressman Mike Bost’s office will hold mobile office hours at Vienna City Hall Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....

Downstate Republican Legislators Point to Energy Concerns as 2023 Priority

February 15, 2023 @ 6:47 am

SPRINGFIELD – Several downstate Republican legislators joined together at the Capitol Tuesday calling for action to address the rising cost of energy impacting Illinois...

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Driver Rescued from Flood Waters in Hamilton County

February 9, 2023 @ 9:30 am

MCLEANSBORO – Authorities in Hamilton County were busy early this morning rescuing a driver from their vehicle stranded in flood waters. The incident happened...