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The Cairo Historical Preservation Project, Inc. is partnering with local Illinois universities to showcase the region's ...
12/07/2025

The Cairo Historical Preservation Project, Inc. is partnering with local Illinois universities to showcase the region's history as defined by the African American community.

MASSAC COUNTY — After announcing in September a December trial date, the lawsuit by the City of Metropolis and Massac Co...
12/07/2025

MASSAC COUNTY — After announcing in September a December trial date, the lawsuit by the City of Metropolis and Massac County against Honeywell has been rescheduled.

HERRIN — Just one day after the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office "closed a drug house," the office announced it shut d...
12/06/2025

HERRIN — Just one day after the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office "closed a drug house," the office announced it shut down another Saturday afternoon.

CARBONDALE — Paul Starr, a Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar at Princeton University and the founding co-editor of The Amer...
12/06/2025

CARBONDALE — Paul Starr, a Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar at Princeton University and the founding co-editor of The American Prospect magazine, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy

CARBONDALE — At the end of a seven-year college football career, Southern Illinois University All-Conference center Noah...
12/06/2025

CARBONDALE — At the end of a seven-year college football career, Southern Illinois University All-Conference center Noah Fenske took some time to reflect on his journey and the life-changing experience

MARION — The closing minutes of the first half and the opening minutes of the second half are regarded as some of the mo...
12/06/2025

MARION — The closing minutes of the first half and the opening minutes of the second half are regarded as some of the most important minutes in a basketball game.

DU QUOIN — Grit and togetherness are the words that describe Sparta basketball, according to coach Jordan Beckley.
12/06/2025

DU QUOIN — Grit and togetherness are the words that describe Sparta basketball, according to coach Jordan Beckley.

DU QUOIN — It’s only three games into a season of at least 30-plus games.
12/06/2025

DU QUOIN — It’s only three games into a season of at least 30-plus games.

This post brought to you by our sponsor, Integrity Roofing. Wrestling season kicking into high gear
12/06/2025

This post brought to you by our sponsor, Integrity Roofing. Wrestling season kicking into high gear

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — Winter time doesn’t just mean basketball season; top wrestling squads in Southern Illinois already have some matches under their belts, while some are getting started this weekend.

As Christmas nears, two of Southern Illinois’ largest Angel Tree programs are reporting their highest need in years.
12/06/2025

As Christmas nears, two of Southern Illinois’ largest Angel Tree programs are reporting their highest need in years.

12/05/2025

Marion Mayor Mike Absher and company are out until 3 today collecting for the red kettle campaign for the Salvation Army of Southern Illinois.

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