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Anna Veterans Day parade sees highest turn out in years

ANNA, Ill. — Nearly 90 organizations participated in this year's Veterans Day parade, with officials saying it was the largest turn out since the COVID-19 pandemic. High school bands from Metropolis to Cobden performed, with churches and business following up the rear end of the parade as veterans and residents watched along from the sidewalks.

Anna, IL · 2d

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Southern Illinois Hides 6 Restaurants Worth Driving Hours For Fried Chicken

Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A gravel lot, a plain sign, maybe a farmhouse porch, and then a plate of crackling, golden chicken that ruins every drive-thru for you. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet...

Illinois · 2d

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‘Purple with a Purpose’ brings awareness to Southern Illinois' homeless youth

METROPOLIS, Ill. — While Metropolis is known as the Home of Superman, purple bows around the Superman statue are serving as a reminder that not all Massac County residents have a place to call home, which is especially hard for its youngest residents. For the second year, Regional Office...

Massac County, IL · 2d

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Metropolis plant marks nuclear fuel milestone as energy demand grows

METROPOLIS, Ill. (Heartland News) - As the United States looks to nuclear power to meet its growing energy needs, a facility in southern Illinois is playing a role no other community in the country can currently fill. On Thursday, Solstice Advanced Materials celebrated a production milestone at its Metropolis Works...

Metropolis, IL · 1d

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Friday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet for November 13th 2026

All day — 9th Annual Christmas Barn Sale Trail, with more than 14 decorated barns across Massac County. Admission is free, and the trail runs through Saturday, November 14. 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — C.O.P.E. Food Pantry distribution, 1013 North Ave., Metropolis. Today is the final day to...

Massac County, IL · 1d

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Centery-old dry cleaner in Carbondale to hold grand reopening ribbon-cutting

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - Horstman’s Cleaners & Furriers and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting for the dry cleaner on November 19. The century-old dry cleaner was temporarily closed after the owner experienced a medical injury and an equipment problem. They have...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Kentucky awards $15.1 million for riverport projects, including Paducah and Hickman

WESTERN Ky. (Heartland News) - Some western Kentucky riverports will receive money through the Kentucky Public Riverport Construction and Maintenance program. Governor Andy Beshear announced the $15.1 million investment on Friday, November 13. The program will fund 15 total projects that include equipment upgrades and replacement, warehouse and storage expansion,...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Carbondale football ready for another road trip as Terriers prepare for first quarterfinal game since 1992

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- After a rocky past two seasons, winning three games in back-to-back years, Carbondale has rallied to win 10 games and counting in 2026, preparing to compete in the school's first quarterfinal game since 1992 as the Terriers will face Providence Catholic on the road in the 5A Playoffs Saturday afternoon.

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Carbondale ice cream shop teams up with spice maker for seasonal flavor

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) -A local ice cream shop is using a seasonal spice from another local business in a new flavor. Chilly Jilly’s is using a seasonal spice from The Jay Effect in its ice cream and waffle cones. Owner Kevin Quinn said the shop supports local businesses...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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‘American Idol’ winner Hannah Harper to perform in Marion in 2027

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) — “American Idol” winner Hannah Harper is scheduled to perform at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center on Thursday, July 29, 2027. The concert, presented by Dunbar Music Group, will feature the Willow Springs, Missouri, native who won the singing competition’s 24th season in May 2026.

Marion, IL · 2d

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 2d

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Ameren offers energy bill assistance to veterans, active-duty military members

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Ameren is encouraging veterans and active-duty military members struggling to pay their energy bills to apply for financial assistance through its Military Assistance Fund. The city of Carbondale shared information about the program during Military Appreciation Week to help eligible residents learn about available resources.

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Lyons Open Preseason with Tough Loss at McCracken

The defending 2nd Region champion Lyon County Lyons took to the court at McCracken County Thursday night for their first scrimmage of the preseason. The contest was close thoughout with the Mustangs ending up outscoring the Lyons 44-40. The contest was played with four 10-minute quarters and a running clock.

Mccracken County, KY · 1d

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Southern Illinois Beats Richmond 80-70 Behind Mayo Jr.’s 25 Points

Southern Illinois defeated Richmond 80–70 on Thursday in Carbondale, with Damien Mayo Jr. scoring 25 points and dishing six assists. The post Southern Illinois Beats Richmond 80-70 Behind Mayo Jr.’s 25 Points appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Carbondale organizations face increased demand following warming center closure

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The closure of Carbondale’s warming center is leaving a gap in services for people experiencing homelessness, and other community organizations are feeling the effects as more people turn to them for help. The Carbondale Warming Center closed Oct. 31 after officials said deteriorating conditions...

Carbondale, IL · 1d