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Standoff in Herrin ends
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Law enforcement from several departments were called to the scene of a standoff in Herrin on Thursday night, April 25. Herrin police said Friday morning the standoff with the suspect is over and details about the situation would be released later. Officers were called around 7...
Community members and leaders react to plans for new sports complex in Marion
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - City leaders in Marion expect construction to begin on a $30-million sports complex any day now. The Marion City Council and Williamson County Board of Commissioners finalized plans for the multi-million dollar project on Wednesday, April 24. “The sports tourism industry is huge,” said Marion Chief...
Property tax rate increases for Johnston city, schools. See how much homeowners could pay
Johnston homeowners could pay more in taxes this year after the school district and the city both raised their tax rates. The Johnston City Council on April 15 approved the city's budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The budget includes a property tax rate of about $11.44 for every $1,000 of a home's value, which is an increase of about 58 cents from last year's rate of $10.86. ...
SIC’s Forensics Falcons earn bronze at national competition
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Norris City, Illinois, native won a national competition in Reno, Nevada. According to Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), the SIC Forensic Falcons ended a successful season in Reno on April 6, earning bronze medals in both team and individual events and team overall sweepstakes. The Falcons also captured several individual medals […]
Oasis Sports Complex set to move forward in Marion
The Marion City Council and the Williamson County Board jointly approved a $30 million proposal for the Oasis Sports Complex in Marion. WSIU's Brad Palmer talked about the massive project with Rodney Cabaness, a managing partner with Oasis Outdoors.
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