Southern Illinois News

MCLEANSBORO – Hamilton County Preschool in McLeansboro is accepting donations for those affected by the recent tornadoes. Items needed include non-perishable food items, disposable dinnerware like plates, bowls, plastic forks/spoons and paper towels, first aid items, infant/toddler supplies and animal supplies. You can drop off your donations at the Hamilton …

BENTON – Gov. JB Pritzker and IDOT Secretary Omar Osman made a stop in Benton Wednesday where they were joined by Benton Mayor Fred Kondritz, State Sen. Dale Fowler and State Representative Dave Severin to announce the next phase of the Interstate 57 widening through Southern Illinois, another cornerstone project of the …

HARRISBURG – The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons earned several individual awards and the second place team award at the 2021 Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensic Association (PSCFA) Fall Championships Dec. 4-5. The event was hosted by Moorpark College in California and included 39 colleges and universities from across the country, …

CARBONDALE – The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce will host the 2021 State of the City Address on Tuesday, Dec. 14 during their monthly luncheon. Carbondale Mayor John “Mike” Henry will highlight the City’s progress and accomplishments over the last year, as well as discuss plans for 2022. Lunch will begin …

HARRISBURG – As we enter the winter season the Shawnee National Forest announces the following annual seasonal closures that will be in effect across the Forest. Seasonal Forest Road closure will be in affect starting Thursday. A free Motor Vehicle Use Map is available at the Harrisburg and Vienna office …

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced his campaign for re-election on Monday. Severin was first elected in 2016 after defeating a top-ranking ally of former long-time Democrat Speaker of the House Mike Madigan. Severin says he believes his strong conservative record makes him the right Republican to serve …

ELDORADO – A collaboration of organizations and citizens of southern Illinois are coming together to host a Holiday Block Party in downtown Eldorado. The event is sponsored by the Parents and Caregivers Empowered (PACE) group led by families of children with mental health challenges. This Holiday Block Party will be …