Johnston City man missing

Police are asking for your help in locating a missing Southern Illinois man. Police in Johnston City say 42-year-old Shawn P. Murphy was last...
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Sheriff's deputy arrested

A Union County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested in connection with a fatal traffic accident earlier this year. Reports indicate Cyle Harner of Vienna...
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Fatal accident under investigation

Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 24 on Thursday afternoon. Reports indicate the...
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Spring groundbreaking possible

Despite several obstacles and delays over the last three years, the developer of a proposed Holiday Inn Express in Murphysboro is optimistic the project...
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Marion city election set

The City of Marion has announced the order in which the four candidates for mayor will appear on the April 2 ballot. The order...
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Arby's opens at Herrin

A new fast food restaurant will open in Herrin on Friday. City officials have announced Arby’s will open at 10 a.m. at 1701 S....
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Benton man faces sex charges

A Benton man has been arrested and is charged with several sex offenses. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni said 31-year-old Quinton C. Wilson was...
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Lincoln Home closed for tours

Some tourists visiting central Illinois are disappointed that the partial federal government shutdown has left Abraham Lincoln’s home closed to tours. The Lincoln Home...
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