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$30M multi-use sports complex in Marion, Ill. one step closer to reality
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A big day in Marion as a $30 million multi-use sports complex is one step closer to reality. On Wednesday afternoon, April 24, the Marion city council and Williamson County board of commissioners finalized a joint agreement with Oasis Sports to build the new complex. It’s...
'He's having a hard time trying to find to be a kid again.' Parent says their child's struggling after alleged assault at local school
GOREVILLE, IL — A local parent is speaking out after she says her child was assaulted by another student at school. She said Goreville Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois isn't doing anything about the incident and that there needs to be more accountability when it comes to bullying.
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. ...
Endangered Missing Person Advisory canceled; Carbondale man found
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Endangered Missing Person Advisory issued for a Carbondale man has been lifted after he was found Tuesday evening. According to the alert, he was found sometime before 6 p.m. on April 23. Illinois State Police activated the advisory at the request of Carbondale police. The...
Carbondale Main Street to host 9th annual CarbondALE Brew Fest
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Carbondale Main Street is partnering with Southern Illinois University Fermentation Science Institute and Southern Illinois Brewers to host the 9th annual CarbondALE Brew Fest. According to organizers, CarbondALE Brew Fest will be held in the Town Square Pavilion on Friday, May 3 from 6 p.m. to...
High school softball rankings: Carterville of Illinois joins this week's MaxPreps Top 25
Carterville (Ill.) has rattled off 23 consecutive wins since a season-opening loss, earning a spot in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school softball rankings. Sophomores Taryn Ford and Caidence Phillips are 22-1 overall in the circle with a combined 269 strikeouts. The Lions have allowed just 11 runs in 24 games.
WSIU News Afternoon Update for April 24, 2024 in Carbondale, IL
WSIU's Brad Palmer reports the news during All Things Considered on April 24, 2024. As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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