Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has officially completed his 15-month prison sentence and is no longer being monitored by law enforcement. Bureau of Prisons...

Du Quoin World War II veteran Robert Morrow received some long overdue medals in a ceremony yesterday at the Du Quoin VFW. Former Congressman...

Herrin city leaders have approved a TIF agreement with West Frankfort-based Dixie Cream donuts. The family owned landmark business plans to open a location...

Today is move-in day at SIU for new students coming to Carbondale. Today also marks the start of SIU’s orientation program – Saluki Start...

Democratic candidate for governor, Ameya Pawar has tapped Cairo mayor Tyrone Coleman to be his running mate for Lieutenant Governor for the upcoming 2018 Gubernatorial...

Funeral arrangements have been made for 17 year old Samuel Vinyard of Galatia, who drowned Friday at Bell Smith Springs. Visitation will be 3...

A federal judge who heard arguments Monday between the ACLU and the state may visit the Harrisburg Illinois Youth Center. The ACLU alleges that...

The Daily Egyptian newspaper has been named a finalist for a prestigious college newspaper award.   The Associated Collegiate Press has named the Daily...