INA — Rend Lake College’s Upward Bound program recently recognized student accomplishments at its 2025 banquet.

Du Quoin outfielder Noah Siefert (No. 24) celebrates just moments after the Du Quoin Indians pulled out a 6-5 win over Carterville in the semifinals of the Class 2A Carterville Regional Thursday. The ...

With summer rapidly approaching, an Illinois consumer protection group is warning that Ameren customers could pay significantly more for electricity starting June 1. The price is expected to decrease ...

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host a virtual discussion on Wednesday, May 28, with author Philip Shenon on challenges facing the Catholic Church ...

Williamson County commissioners voted Thursday to proceed with constructing a new animal control facility, approving a $2.4 million bid while acknowledging that further cost-cutting efforts will be ...

The Carbondale Fire Department held a dedication ceremony on Thursday afternoon for Fire Engine 6, a 2025 model rescue pumper truck that replaces a retiring engine. “This is a very big moment, and ...

Three Mules claimed individual championships as Fairfield hosted and won the Class 1A Boys Track Sectional Wednesday afternoon.

Illinois University turned Duffy Bass Field into a launching pad Wednesday afternoon, hitting a school- and Missouri Valley Conference Tournament-record 10 home runs in a 19-17 loss ...

Williamson County Board Chairman Tim Atkisson says he supports holding a public meeting to explain property taxes, but only ...

Now 28-1 overall, the boys from Washington County are the clearcut No. 1 team in Southern Illinois, if not the state. The Hornets defeated Waterloo, Murphysboro, Greenville, and Trenton-Wesclin. Not ...

A-J will play Mount Carmel in Friday’s regional final. The Golden Aces (17-6) disposed of Benton 10-0 in five innings in Wednesday’s second game, taking charge with a six-run second inning explosion ...

The host Mascoutah Indians defended the home turf quite well Wednesday, capturing the Class 2A Boys Track and Field Sectional — the qualifying meet for state.