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CARBONDALE, IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation wants to hear from you about a proposed change at the intersection of Illinois 148 and Old Illinois 13. That’s west of Marion, Illinois. IDOT is proposing a roundabout at the intersection. The proposed roundabout would include impacts to Crab...

The University of Florida Police Department confirmed a man who was wanted for recording video of female students in their dorm bathrooms has been arrested. Deontre Mason, 25, was arrested in Marion, Illinois, on nine charges of video voyeurism brought by UFPD and extradited back to Gainesville on Tuesday. According...

After trips to Carmi, Mt. Carmel, McLeansboro and more yesterday (Thursday), the Darren Bailey for Governor team remains in the region on the candidate’s 102 counties in 14 days tour. While Bailey himself remained in the Chicago area to prepare for a final debate, running mate Stephanie Trussell is speaking to crowds to help shore up support ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

It was an up and down day for Britt Pavelonis as the Harrisburg native turned in a +4 in the opening round of the US Senior Open Thursday and sits tied for 64th. Pavelonis, who started his day on the back nine at at Saucon Valley Country Club, opened his round with a par 4 on No. 10. That followed back-to-back bogeys to put him at +2 on his round, but Pavelonis birdied the par-3 17th and turned in a 36.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The University of Florida is confirming the man accused of secretly filming students in the shower was arrested and brought back to Alachua County. Deontre Mason, 25, was arrested on June 6 in Marion, Ill. on numerous charges of video voyeurism filed by the University of Florida Police Department. He was extradited back to Alachua County and arrived on Tuesday.

One of the most popular coffee shops in southern Illinois, Crown Brew Coffee Co. has been bringing premium coffee and teas to Marion since 2017. Although owners Jared Gravatt and Joshua Benitone didn’t have a background in owning a coffee shop or even formal barista training before starting out on their own, the business partners knew they wanted to bring a craft coffee spot to southern Illinois. They began as an e-commerce business and sold coffee online while they traveled across the country to learn first-hand from other craft coffee shops. Throughout their time learning the ropes, Gravatt had an image of what he dreamed the business could be.

Larry Dale Oxford passed away at his home in The Villages, Florida on Friday, June 3, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was surrounded by his wife Susan and daughters Kimberly and Kari Jane. Larry was born on April 4, 1951, the second child of Galen and...

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Tuesday night, June 21. According to Marion police, they were dispatched to a reported crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian around 10:58 p.m. at the intersection of W. DeYoung Street and Old Bainbridge Trail. When...

ELDORADO – Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.

The Salem Grade School Board Thursday night dropped Durham Transportation and approved a considerably more expensive alternative they hope will solve the district’s undependable bus service. The board voted to enter into a three year contract with family owned Robinson Transportation of Harrisburg at a first year cost difference...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY - The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to learn more and comment about a new proposed roundabout at the intersection of Illinois 148 and Old Illinois 13 west of Marion. The proposed roundabout will include impacts to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge located in both...

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — A Marion man was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a car. At about 11:00 p.m., Marion Police say Louis Hayes, 40, was struck near the intersection of Route 13 and Old Bainbridge Trail. Hayes was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of...

MARION — 36 of the area’s top softball players, regardless of class, took to the field at Rent One Park for the SI Select Lloyd Nelson Memorial All-Star Game, at least for a while anyway. The game was called after five innings due to darkness as the stadium lights were not working.

Two Republicans are running as the party’s candidate for state representative in the 118th District of Illinois House of Representatives. They are Ron Ellis of Marion and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis. Ellis is a certified public accountant of 36 years, an accountant four years before being certified,...

CARTERVILLE - Dozens of people packed a school board meeting on Thursday night in Carterville with various complaints of abuse within the school district. One attendee at the meeting, Kyle Wilson, shared a presentation with us this week with numerous allegations and reports of "sexual, verbal, emotional, and physical abuse."

WILLIAMSON COUNTY - A Marion man has been pronounced dead after being hit and killed by a vehicle on Illinois Route 13. The accident happened around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night at the intersection of DeYoung Street and Old Bainbridge Trail. Police say Louis Ryan Hayes, 40, of Marion, was found...

HERRIN, ILLINOIS (WFCN) - One hundred years ago today, just outside the small town of Herrin, Illinois, 24 people were killed in a union mine violence standoff. The tension first began when William Lester, owner of the Southern Illinois Coal Company, paid 50 men from Chicago to work for him while his UMWA miners participated in a nationwide strike.