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06/11/2026

It's Thrillbillies Thursday! Your chance to win a pair of tickets on us! Comment ⬇️ that you'd like to go to a game and we'll be choosing a winner at random!

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Upcoming promotional nights include Military Appreciation Night tonight, Cornfield of Dreams Friday, Salukis in Thrillville Tuesday and Bluey's Ballpark Adventure on Wednesday!

06/04/2026

It's Thrillbillies Thursday! Your chance to win a pair of tickets on us! Comment ⬇️ that you'd like to go to a game and we'll be choosing a winner at random!

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Upcoming promotional nights include Glow in the Park tonight, Once Upon a Donut Friday, K-Pop Night Saturday and Military Appreciation Night on June 11th!

04/27/2026

Another update from the National Weather Service regarding the severe weather threat for this evening. Portions of Illinois have now been upgrade to a "Moderate Risk," a 4 out of 5. Please be sure to have your plan in place ahead of time to have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings and have your shelter/safe place ready should there be a need to quickly get to your safe place during this event.

03/26/2026

Opening day is underway! Take the play-by-play with you on The Fan! ⚾️ 🐻

03/13/2026

From the National Weather Service in Paducah - A very strong storm system will push eastward across the Quad State Sunday into Monday. A line of thunderstorms is expected to develop ahead of a very strong cold front Sunday afternoon and evening with damaging winds and a few spin-up tornadoes possible. Overall instability is not overly impressive, but the amount of wind with the system can offset the lack of robust instability. Stay safe and be prepared this weekend!!!

03/11/2026

Frankfort School District to Hold Special Board Meeting on March 12th

Frankfort School District to Hold Special Board Meeting on March 12 A Special Meeting of the Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 Board of Education will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in

02/20/2026

🪏🚧 Ground Broken for Future Deaconess Illinois EMS Facility in Marion 🚑

Deaconess Illinois EMS officially held its EMS Building Groundbreaking on Friday morning at the Deaconess Illinois Medical Center campus at 3333 West DeYoung Street in Marion, marking an exciting step forward for emergency medical services in our region.

The ceremony began with a Welcome & Opening Prayer from Advisory Board Member Darrell Wimberly, followed by Opening Remarks from Illinois Region President William Davis. Attendees also heard an overview of the EMS vision and impact from EMS Manager Todd Test, along with remarks highlighting the local and rural importance of the project from City of Marion Mayor Mike Absher and DIL Union County CEO Harry Brockus.

Chief Operating Officer Amanda Throgmorton introduced the ceremonial groundbreaking, where leaders, partners, and community stakeholders participated in the official photo opportunity and first shovel turn to celebrate the future facility.

The new EMS building represents a continued investment in faster response, enhanced emergency care, and expanded healthcare infrastructure for Marion and surrounding Southern Illinois communities.

02/19/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 10 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /9 PM EST/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS.

EDWARDS, GALLATIN, HAMILTON, HARDIN, SALINE, WABASH, WAYNE, WHITE

02/19/2026

Severe Storm Threat Today
https://www.weather.gov/pah/weatherstory

02/10/2026

According to West Frankfort Fire, fire crews responded to the blaze in the 400 block of East 7th Street just before 4 a.m.

WEST FRANKFORT – One person died in an early Tuesday morning house fire in West Frankfort. According to West Frankfort Fire, fire crews responded to the blaze in the 400 block of East 7th Street just before