Laverna B. Simmons, 89, of Cave-In-Rock passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Midtown Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Services for Laverna took place Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at ...

Barbara Faye Peterson, 88, of Carbondale passed away Sept. 24, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Barbara was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Jefferson County, Ill., to Marion Wesley and Fern Loretta ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that drainage work on Illinois 37 between Wildcat Drive and Cochran Road south of Marion in Williamson County is underway starting this week.

James David Knight, 78, passed away Aug. 22, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born Dec. 21, 1946, in Rosiclare to Maurice and Minnie Knight. A Celebration of life will be held for both ...

The Marion Wildcats football team played just about a perfect game on both sides of the ball scoring touchdowns on seven of its nine offensive possessions while the defense forced five turnovers to ...

Metro East race sponsorship is part of $44M Enjoy Illinois campaign NASCAR will not be returning to Chicago streets next summer as the racing series takes its road act to likely sunnier weather in San ...

Dr. Harold James “Jim” Sylwester, 90, passed away on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at Manor Court of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on Sept. 23, 1934, to Walter and Paula (Georg) ...

Marlene Sue (Kaegi) Lewis left this world peacefully on Aug. 31, 2025, at the age of 92. A private family service will be held this fall to honor her life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you ...

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database The U.S. Department of Justice is insisting Illinois election officials hand over the state’s entire ...

Alicia Kay Cremeens, 43, of Carterville passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, ...

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 ...

There are three main goals before any sports season starts and the Marion baseball team achieved one of them last week winning the South Seven Conference for the second straight year with a win at ...