Six new Eagle Scouts were recognized by Carterville’s Troop 77 in a ceremony on Sunday, April 19. Only about 6% of Scouts ...

Consumer advocates push for new measures with affordability as session’s focus When Illinoisans look to power their homes, they are faced with what can be an intimidating landscape of energy providers ...

Members of the recently formed Williamson County Hostage/Crisis Negotiations Team completed training this week at the Illinois Crisis Negotiators Conference in Moline. The training consisted of live ...

A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale wants to use agricultural waste products to develop carbon materials specifically designed to trap carbon dioxide, and he has earned a ...

MARION - Marion Unit 2 school board president Joe Bleyer addressed recent bizarre social-media rumors that the district was adding litter boxes to the restrooms for students who wished to dress up in ...

SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the ...

The Johnston City High School Class of 2022 has spent more than 2,000 days sitting in classrooms over the course of their educational journey, but their greatest lesson no doubt came last week on the ...

Dale E. Stolldorf Sr., a hard working and loving family man, passed away on March 17, 2026 in his granddaughter Jessica’s home, surrounded by loved ones and laughter. Dale dedicated 45 years of his ...

A half-million gallon water tower will be built in Du Quoin's industrial park over the next 2½ years, which is expected to spur further economic development in the park as well as cover the city's ...

Sheriff says the case sat dormant for 15 months due to lack of evidence, on-the-record statements The FBI received a tip about possible sexual abuse involving a Carterville High School employee and ...

<b>Tuesday, Mar. 8</b>Turkey with Gravy, mashed potatoes, baby glazed carrots, dinner roll, pumpkin pie ...

MARION - Those in attendance at Monday's Memorial Day service at Marion's Rose Hill Cemetery gave their rapt attention to the lineup of speakers who paid homage to the men and women who gave their ...