Houseboat Rescued Near Crab Orchard Lake Spillway
A disabled houseboat and everyone aboard are safe after the vessel drifted near the Crab Orchard Lake spillway Friday. Carterville fire officials say the lake’s water level prevented the boat from going over the spillway. Rescue boats from Herrin and the Lake Egypt Fire Protection District helped tow it back to the marina. No injuries […]
Read MoreCarbondale Opens Southern Illinois Multimodal Station
Carbondale has officially opened the 26-million-dollar Southern Illinois Multimodal Station. The transportation hub brings Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, JAX Mass Transit and four other regional providers serving 28 counties under one roof. The facility includes bicycle and pedestrian connections, bike storage and a Southern Illinois University welcome center. City leaders say the station will improve mobility […]
Read MoreVehicle Burglaries Under Investigation in Rural Murphysboro
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several vehicle burglaries reported early Saturday in rural Murphysboro. The break-ins occurred overnight near West Harrison, Cedar, Johnson, West Grange Hall, King Hill and Ava roads. Sheriff Robert Burns says the vehicles were unlocked. Residents are urged to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight. Anyone […]
Read MoreCarbondale Man Charged With Murder in Fatal Stabbing
28 year old Romello Merriweather of Carbondale has been officially charged with murder in the stabbing death of 52 year old Troy Higgins of Murphysboro. Police found Higgins and another stabbing victim on North Washington Street August 21st. Higgins later died, while the second victim was treated and released. Police say the men knew each […]
Read MoreInvestigation Continues After Bullet Found at Salem High School
Authorities are still investigating after a single bullet was found in a Salem Community High School bathroom last Thursday. No gun or additional ammunition was found during a K-9 search. School officials say attendance was normal Friday. Investigators reviewed security video and interviewed students, but had not identified who left the bullet. Additional officers were […]
Read MoreCentralia High School Projects Budget Deficit
Centralia High School expects a deficit of 200-thousand to 300-thousand dollars during the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Chuck Lane says the shortfall is tied to reduced funding following the closure of One Hope United. The district has more than five-million dollars in reserve and can cover the deficit this year. The budget will remain on […]
Read MoreDu Quoin State Fair Brings Economic Boost to Southern Illinois
The Du Quoin State Fair which kicked off on Friday, is expected to provide another economic boost for Southern Illinois. Nearly 282-thousand people attended last year. State Representative David Friess says visitors from across the region provide a major shot in the arm for local businesses. Illinois budgeted nearly seven-million dollars for fairground operations this […]
Read MoreDu Quoin State Fair Announces Grandstand Restrictions
Visitors to the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand are being reminded to leave prohibited items at home. Weapons, outside drinks, glass containers, coolers, umbrellas, drones, selfie sticks and signs on poles are banned. Professional cameras and recording equipment are also prohibited, but personal phones and cameras are allowed. Officials say prohibited items will be confiscated […]
Read MorePritzker Defends Cuts at Choate Developmental Center
Illinois plans to scale back Choate Developmental Center in Anna, eliminating units for patients with developmental disabilities and phasing out a 75-bed mental health unit. About 250 workers could lose their jobs. Governor J.B. Pritzker supports the move, saying community homes provide a better setting. The governor claims unresolved problems left the state with no […]
Read MoreMissing Odin Woman Found Minutes After Search Begins
A missing 32 year old Odin woman was found about 15 minutes after a search began Thursday night. Authorities say she walked away from Odin Cemetery and was reported missing after failing to return home. A resident later heard someone calling for help about a mile and a half away. The woman was taken to […]
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