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FOUR DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY

Four defendants appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday. 42-year-old Shawn D. Carl of Fairfield was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a Class 4 felony charge of driving while license revoked. Court records show the offense occurred on February 22, 2025. Carl entered his guilty plea on September 3, 2026, and was sentenced Thursday.

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MOUNTAIN LION FOUND DEAD IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS; IDNR INVESTIGATING

A young male mountain lion that had been roaming Southern Illinois for approximately two months has been found dead in Jackson County near the Union County line. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a hunter discovered the animal’s remains and contacted conservation police. Conservation police officers and...

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FAIRFIELD DIESEL SPILL CLEANUP COSTS TOP $1.1 MILLION; CITY PURCHASES ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE

The City of Fairfield has spent more than $1.1 million cleaning up a diesel fuel spill caused by vandals at the former city light plant, with additional expenses still expected. The spill was first discovered July 26, 2025, when diesel fuel was detected in Johnson Creek. An investigation determined that...

Fairfield, IL · 1d

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Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Southern Illinois for holiday appearances

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Southern Illinois this November, giving residents several opportunities to see the horses up close during the holiday season. The Clydesdales will be available for free stable viewing at the Pavilion in Marion on four dates:. – Tuesday, Nov....

Marion, IL · 4d
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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...

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REND LAKE APPROACHES RECORD LOW WATER LEVEL AS DRY CONDITIONS CONTINUE

Rend Lake is approaching its lowest recorded water level in more than 50 years as continued dry conditions affect Southern Illinois. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the lake stood at 403.52 feet as of 4 p.m. Thursday placing it less than seven inches above its all-time record low. The lowest recorded level at Rend Lake was 402.95 feet in November 1974, when the lake was deliberately lowered to allow for bridge and causeway construction.

Southern Illinois, IL · 1d

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2026 IHSA Playoff scoreboard: See how Local 6 Southern Illinois teams fared in the quarterfinals

The playoff pairings for the 2026 IHSA State Tournament have been revealed. Below you'll find matchups, including kickoff dates and times, and scores for Local 6 Southern Illinois squads. 5A Quarterfinals. #11 Providence Catholic 42, #10 Carbondale 8. 5A Second Round. #10 Carbondale 41, #15 LaSalle-Peru 13. 5A First Round.

Southern Illinois, IL · 11h

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Emergency Spending Increase, Possible New Crossville Sign

During the Village of Crossville board meeting, all but two agreed to increase the Mayor’s emergency spending for the Village. Mayor Kuykendall explained that the water department’s telemetry computer, which monitors the tower levels and pump activity, had crashed. That discussion prompted the Mayor to revisit the existing $750 mayoral spending limit and the difficulty of convening a special meeting quickly for urgent operational needs. Derek Spicer agreed and gave an example: if a pump needed to be replaced, which costs roughly $8,000-$9,000, a special meeting to approve that spending would be costly. Mayor Kuykendall shared his thoughts,

Crossville, IL · 1d

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Posey County farmers push back after Amazon asks to buy their land

POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Farmers in Posey County have pushed back for months after Amazon approached them this summer about buying their land for a data center. Dennis Herrenbruck and his son-in-law, Jason Naab, said they turned down the company. They farm land at the corner of Boberg and Hoenert roads that has belonged to Herrenbruck’s family for more than a century.

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Illinois high school football powerhouse proves doubters wrong in upset win

FRANKFORT, IL. − Mount Carmel football (Chicago, IL) has heard the doubts all season. The Caravan entered the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) postseason as the No. 8 seed in the 8A playoffs, despite being the four-time defending state champions and underdogs in a rare occurrence. That meant Mount Carmel had to go on the road against No. 1 Lincoln-Way East in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 14 — its biggest test to continue the quest for a fifth straight state title. In the first half, the Caravan did themselves no favors, as the team trailed 10-7 at halftime due to penalties and self-inflicted wounds. However, Mount Carmel was able to overcome trailing the majority of the game for a 21-16 "upset" win over the Griffins to advance to the semifinals. "It's super big," Mount Carmel senior middle linebacker and Notre Dame commit Roman Igwebuike said of the victory. "We beat them last year, but we still had a chip on our shoulder. I feel like we've been doubted too much this year and I feel like everybody knows what we're capable of. They just keep doubting our program." Fast start, slow middle, big finish While the Caravan struck first

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Mount Vernon Movie Theater Reopens This Month, Luxury Recliners Coming In 2027

Mount Vernon moviegoers are about to get their local theater back. Golden Ticket Cinemas announced plans to reopen the Mount Vernon 8 later this month, bringing first-run films back to a screen that's sat dark since late summer, with a full remodel to follow in 2027. The AMC Classic Mount...

Mt Vernon, IL · 3d

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Some areas at Rend Lake to close during deer firearm season

BENTON, Ill. (Heartland News) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake announced that several areas around Rend Lake will close during Illinois firearm deer hunting season. The closures are necessary to ensure public safety. From November 20-22 the following areas are closed to all vehicle and foot...

Benton, IL · 2d

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HAMILTON COUNTY MAN ORGANIZING NEW SUMMER CAR SHOW IN DU QUOIN FOR 2027

A Hamilton County man is working to keep a longtime Southern Illinois automotive tradition alive by organizing a new summer car show in Du Quoin following the announcement that the Street Machine Nationals would no longer be held in the city. McLeansboro native Quentin Sullivan is organizing the Cruisin Du...

Du Quoin, IL · 2d

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE STEP UP ENFORCEMENT IN I-57 CONSTRUCTION ZONES NEAR MT. VERNON

Illinois State Police are increasing patrols and traffic enforcement along Interstate 57 near Mt. Vernon in an effort to reduce crashes and improve safety in two major construction zones. The increased enforcement began earlier this month as part of a work zone safety initiative ahead of the busy holiday travel...

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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Warming centers, shelters in the Heartland 2026

(Heartland News) - Some warming centers in the Heartland are open as temperatures get much colder in the area. You can email us information about a warming center in your community at news@kfvs12.com. We’ll continue to update this list as learn of more. Missouri. Cape Girardeau County. The Cape...

Franklin County, IL · 1d

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Local News: Friday, November 13th, 2026

North Posey Football plays in the Class 2A Regional tonight at Brownstown Central at 7:00 PM. Jordan Fisher and Chris Morlan have the radio broadcast this evening on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com. The Vikings are 10-2 and Brownstown Central is 12-0. In other High School Football Regional...

Posey County, IN · 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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EDWARDS COUNTY FFA MAKES HISTORY WITH FOUR AMERICAN FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

The Edwards County FFA Chapter made history during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, with four former members receiving the prestigious American FFA Degree, the highest honor awarded by the National FFA Organization. The convention was held October 21st through 24th, with six current Edwards County FFA members...

Edwards County, IL · 1d