Southern Illinois News

MT. VERNON – A 31-year-old Mt. Vernon man is in the Jefferson County Jail following his arrest stemming from an early Saturday morning burglary. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the 1200 block of N. 13th Street in Mt. Vernon to a report of a burglary …

MARION – An Informational Meeting for the Disabled will be held tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pavilion of the City of Marion located on Sioux Drive. This will be an open public forum with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. According to a press release, this forum will …

ELDORADO – In honor of Veterans Day Thursday, Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado will offer free meals to veterans in the Maple Street Café, located inside the hospital at 1201 Pine Street. Breakfast and lunch will be offered. Breakfast is served from 7 to 9 a.m. Options will include biscuits and …

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Click on the links below to see the latest COVID-19 information from our local health departments.  Egyptian Health Department Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department Hamilton County Health Department Jackson County Health Department Jefferson County Health Department Perry County Health Department Southern Seven Health Department Illinois Department of Public …

INA – Rend Lake College in Ina will hold its Surplus Equipment Auction Saturday. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Coal Mine Training Center, which is located on the west side of the main campus. The auction will feature a wide variety of vehicles, …

BENTON – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Southern Illinois Drug Task Force has added an K9 officer to the department. According to Franklin County Chief Deputy Kyle Bacon, a $15,000 gift to purchase K9 Riot was provided by the Southern Illinois Drug Task Force as a …

BENTON/MARION – The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 5 to 11 starting today through Tuesday, Nov. 30. No appointment will be needed for this age group. Walk-ins are welcome during clinic times. A parent or legal guardian will need to be present. After Nov. …