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HARRISBURG – After numerous inquiries regarding the status of construction at the off-highway vehicle trail system at the Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area, State Senator Dale Fowler wants to provide an update on where things currently sit with the project. “I have been in constant contact with the …

SALEM – More details have been released in the Monday arrest of a 40-year-old Salem man charged Tuesday morning in Marion County Court with multiple counts of possessing child pornography. Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies led the investigation that resulted in the Monday afternoon arrest of Anthony L. Phillips at his …

CARMI – Ferrell Hospital invites you to join them for the Absher Family Health Center and Carmi Family Medicine Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Monday at 10 a.m. The facility is located at 1338 Illinois 1 in Carmi. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing during the event.

CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has distributed an additional $3.7 million from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as emergency grants to students.  This is on top of $8 million distributed to students earlier this fall. Students originally had received $500 to $1,500, depending on their financial needs. …

BENTON –  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake reminds visitors that many locations on Rend Lake will be closed during the state firearm deer hunting seasons. The following recreation areas will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and foot traffic during the first firearm deer season, November …

CAMBRIA – Portions of Vermont Road in Williamson County will be closed during the day temporarily starting today through Friday due to culvert installations. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes while this work is completed.

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 …