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Jackson County Board vote for property tax reduction

November 27, 2017 @ 8:21 am

The Jackson County Board has voted to lower county property taxes. The rate drops three hundredths of a percent from 1.65% to 1.62%. That...

State unclaimed property auction begins today

November 27, 2017 @ 7:53 am

Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs is announcing the latest online auction, just in time for the holidays. Nearly 450 items worth about 66 thousand dollars...

Herrin home damaged in Sunday fire

November 27, 2017 @ 7:27 am

Firefighters in Herrin were on the scene of a garage fire, Sunday. It happened near the intersection of 16th and Ash Streets. No one...

Williamson County man arrested on meth charges

November 27, 2017 @ 7:20 am

A Williamson County man has been arrested on meth charges. 37-year-old Adam Snider was arrested November 21 following the execution of search warrant by...

State Police and IDOT encourage drivers to prepare for winter weather

November 27, 2017 @ 7:15 am

State Police and IDOT say now is the time to prepare for winter weather. Officials are issuing familiar guidelines like driving slower, not using...

IDOT officials welcoming of driverless cars

November 27, 2017 @ 6:55 am

The head of the Illinois Department of Transportation says driverless cars are closer to the state’s roadways than you think. IDOT Director Randy Blankenhorn...

Carbondale woman arrested in stabbing death of boyfriend

November 24, 2017 @ 9:56 am

A Carbondale woman has been arrested for fatally stabbing her boyfriend early Thanksgiving morning. According to Carbondale Police, officers responded to the scene in...