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08/22/2025

On April 15, 1945, during the closing days of active fighting in Europe, Grabowski and thousands of others participated in Operation Grapeshot, the final Allied attack during the Italian Campaign.

MARION – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grand-niece of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting the Germans in Italy. Frerichs reunited Army Private Stephen J.

08/21/2025

On Aug. 20, S7HD Environmental Health Services confirmed the positive case was collected from a mosquito trap set in Pope County.

ULLIN – Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) has confirmed a positive test for West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes for the southern seven county region of Illinois. This is the third positive case of WNV in mosquitoes

08/20/2025

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 54-year-old David E. Edwards was held at the Palatine Police Department to await his pre-trial detention hearing and transfer back to Jefferson County.

PALATINE/MT. VERNON – A Mt. Vernon man was arrested by Palatine Police Tuesday on a Jefferson County arrest warrant charging Child Po*******hy. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 54-year-old David E. Edwards was held at the

08/20/2025

Today: Mostly sunny. High near 88.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 66.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 85.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 64.

Friday: Sunny. High near 87.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

08/19/2025

Authorities say it happened around 8:40 p.m. in the 100 block of North Spencer Street.

MOUNDS – Illinois State Police are investigating a Monday night shooting in Mounds. Authorities say it happened around 8:40 p.m. in the 100 block of North Spencer Street. One male victim was shot and taken to an

08/19/2025

Lucas Faber was lodged in the White County Jail.

MCLEANSBORO – A man is facing several charges after he took a dog from a home he allegedly broke into and then was involved in a chase with law enforcement in McLeansboro early Monday morning. According to

08/19/2025

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 tonight.

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Have a great Tuesday!

08/18/2025

Services will be held Saturday.

SESSER – Sesser Fire Protection District Chief Michael Rasnic passed away Thursday. According to the fire district, funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1

08/18/2025

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 TUESDAY NIGHT.

Daily heat index values up to 108 expected.

Sunny today. High near 96.

Have a great Monday!

08/15/2025

Talk about your moo-ving violation!

JOHNSTON CITY – Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the I-57 Herrin Road overpass in Johnston City for a large cow in the roadway around 8:30 Thursday morning. Deputies found the wandering animal near the 1100 block

08/15/2025

Today: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 95.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Have a great weekend!

08/14/2025

The Village of Broughton is currently experiencing a water leak that has required water service to be temporarily shut off. At this time, there is no estimated timeline for restoration.

Once service is restored, all Broughton Water customers will be under a Boil Water Order until further notice.

Please stay tuned to local media outlets for updates and additional information.