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Water main replacement project in Carbondale starts June 10
CARBONDALE, IL — The city of Carbondale reports that a contractor plans to start the S. Glenview Drive Water Main Replacement Project on Monday, June 10. The city says approximately 4,400’ of water main on S. Glenview between W. Chautauqua Road and Turley Park are being replaced. The...
UPDATE: More details shared in train vs. semi crash in Southern Illinois
Update at 6:38 p.m. CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Amtrak officials have shared more details regarding a train-vs.-semi crash on Wednesday in Southern Illinois. An Amtrak train was traveling from Chicago to Carbondale, making several stops at stations across Central Illinois. The train was just north of its final destination, when at 2:30 p.m., it collided […]
Saluki Food Pantry seeking donations
The Saluki Food Pantry continues to provide valuable support for students even during the summer months and welcomes donations of a wide variety of nonperishable food items to accomplish that mission. Supplies of these items are especially low:. spaghetti/tomato sauce. pasta (spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, etc.) canned chicken and tuna. white...
4 arrested in connection with “drug house” investigation
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Four people were arrested on drug charges in connection with an ongoing investigation in Williamson County. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, investigators were tipped off in January that there was suspected drug sales taking place at a home on the 1000 block of North 12th Street in Herrin.
Man accused of stealing truck from Carbondale storage facility
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A man is accused of stealing a truck from a Carbondale storage facility. According to Carbondale police, the investigation began on May 29 in the 1500 block of Reed’s Station Road where items including a 2008 white Ford Ranger were taken from the storage facility.
Herrin Public Improvement Committee and Finance Committee to hold Monday meetings
HERRIN, Ill. — The Public Improvement Committee will hold a meeting at 5:25 p.m. and the Finance Committee will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 10, at Herrin City Hall or Zoom. See the attached PDF for the meetings' agendas.
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