Banterra to buy three First Bank locations November 2, 2017 @ 9:49 am Banterra Bank has bought out three First Bank locations in Southern Illinois. The purchases, which still have to be approved by a regulatory board,... Read More
Marion teenager killed in vehicle, train crash November 2, 2017 @ 9:47 am A Marion teenager is dead after his vehicle was hit by a train. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Cody Robertson’s van was... Read More
Former Illinois State President tapped to head Illinois Board of Higher Educatio... November 2, 2017 @ 9:00 am Former Illinois State University President Al Bowman has been named the new executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The board... Read More
Murphysboro man shoots would be home invader November 1, 2017 @ 8:39 am A Murphysboro man, who was the victim of a violent home invasion in June, has defended his home from another would be attack. According... Read More
Carbondale man sentenced on burglary charges November 1, 2017 @ 8:35 am A Carbondale man will spend the next three years in state prison on burglary charges. 20 year old Dayshawn Holmes was arrested by Carbondale... Read More
Franklin County teens accused of throwing Molotov Cocktail November 1, 2017 @ 7:55 am In Franklin County, a nineteen year old male and a juvenile are accused of throwing a lit molotov cocktail into an occupied Christopher home.... Read More
Portion of Giant City Road to be closed for road work November 1, 2017 @ 7:32 am If you travel to work on Giant City Road, you may want to find another way to go Thursday. That road will be closed... Read More
Halloween safety tips from the Illinois State Police October 31, 2017 @ 9:02 am The Illinois State Police is offering Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters and motorists. State police say that parents should do things like make sure... Read More
IL Department of Tourism opening offices in Mexico, China October 31, 2017 @ 8:58 am The Illinois Office of Tourism is planning to expand and open offices in China and Mexico to attract foreign visitors and help boost... Read More
Mt. Vernon man accepts plea deal in robbery, murder case October 31, 2017 @ 8:52 am A Mt. Vernon man has accepted a plea deal in connection to a robbery that ended in murder. Jarron Liddell has agreed to plead... Read More