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MARION — The Illinois Mining Institute held its 47th annual mine rescue contest and meeting at the Marion Pavilion with ...
06/25/2026

MARION — The Illinois Mining Institute held its 47th annual mine rescue contest and meeting at the Marion Pavilion with some new changes to the layout.

CARBONDALE — Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune, Southern Illinois University Carbond...
06/25/2026

CARBONDALE — Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune, Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Christy Gutowski says she realized in high school she wanted to be a journalist.

MARION — Southern Illinois mental health professional Debbie Walker, MS. Ed, LCPC, LPC, JCTC, has been selected to serve...
06/24/2026

MARION — Southern Illinois mental health professional Debbie Walker, MS. Ed, LCPC, LPC, JCTC, has been selected to serve a three‑year term as the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) District VI

I like Missouri Valley Conference commissioner Jeff Jackson. He’s a bright guy who’s completely accessible. Heck, he eve...
06/24/2026

I like Missouri Valley Conference commissioner Jeff Jackson. He’s a bright guy who’s completely accessible. Heck, he even called me back a few years ago from a function in Las

CARBONDALE — Five basketball teams, a football team, a softball team, and a baseball team will be honored by SIU in the ...
06/24/2026

CARBONDALE — Five basketball teams, a football team, a softball team, and a baseball team will be honored by SIU in the coming athletic year as part of the athletic

A Williamson County judge on Wednesday continued the criminal case against former Carterville teacher and coach John Wak...
06/24/2026

A Williamson County judge on Wednesday continued the criminal case against former Carterville teacher and coach John Wakey as attorneys continue exchanging evidence.

CARBONDALE — The Carbondale city council adopted a resolution putting a one-year moratorium on data center development d...
06/24/2026

CARBONDALE — The Carbondale city council adopted a resolution putting a one-year moratorium on data center development during its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Herrin police continue to deal with a string of vehicle burglaries involving juveniles, prompting city officials to urge...
06/24/2026

Herrin police continue to deal with a string of vehicle burglaries involving juveniles, prompting city officials to urge residents once again Monday night to lock their vehicles and remove valuables.

CARBONDALE — Signs on Cherry Street will soon have another blue sign honoring a famous former resident.
06/24/2026

CARBONDALE — Signs on Cherry Street will soon have another blue sign honoring a famous former resident.

MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State’s Attorney Marsha L. Cascio-Hale announced that Daniel Patterson, 38, of Carbondale w...
06/24/2026

MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State’s Attorney Marsha L. Cascio-Hale announced that Daniel Patterson, 38, of Carbondale was sentenced to 10 years in prison with the Illinois Department of Corrections for

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