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Heartland native, American Idol winner to perform at Marion Cultural and Civic Center

MARION, Ill. (Heartland News) - A Heartland native and winner of American Idol will perform at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center in July 2027. According to organizers, tickets go on sale on Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices range from $44.39 to $139.79. Hannah Harper’s “Behind this...

Marion, IL · 21h
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Murphysboro’s Carter announces resignation

Murphysboro High School is in need of a new head football coach. Gary Carter announced his resignation from the position late Sunday night. In a statement on social media, Carter thanked his assistant coaches, players, and the parents of those players for the dedication and support they gave the program during his team as head coach.

Murphysboro, IL · 1d
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Carbondale woman identifies jury duty scam call, warns others

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - A Carbondale resident said she recognized a jury duty scam call and is warning others about it. Scam calls come in many forms, but they often have the same goal: getting money or personal information. Aimee Wigfall said a recent call about jury duty caught...

Carbondale, IL · 16h
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Whisper Marine Acquires Heyday Boats

Whisper Marine announced the acquisition of wake and surf boat brand Heyday Boats from Brunswick Corporation, the third acquisition by Whisper Marine in less than a year. “We’re excited to take on Heyday and to bring wake and surf into the Whisper Marine family,” says Paul Hoilman, chief operating officer of Whisper USA. “Heyday has done something a lot of brands haven’t: It has made the sport reachable for families who never thought a surf boat was in the cards. That is exactly the kind of brand we want to build on, and it fits naturally alongside Crownline, Navion and Whisper Pontoons.”

West Frankfort, IL · 22h
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BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees

(CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) – Thousands of Illinois retirees will maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers through the end of next year after BJC and insurer Aetna reached a one-year agreement. The deal, announced Friday, Nov. 6, applies specifically to members enrolled in the TRAIL program through...

Illinois · 19h

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Community meets in Du Quoin to talk opioid addiction

DU QUOIN, Ill. — Rural Health Inc.'s RCORP Impact Network facilitated a conversation Monday in Du Quoin to help teach people how to get active in their communities on the issue of opioid addiction. The goal of the program is to teach people how to get active in their...

Du Quoin, IL · 17h

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4 southern Illinois high school football teams advance to IHSA quarterfinals

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Heartland News) - Saturday was full of high school football action across southern Illinois for the second round of the IHSA playoffs. The Carbondale Terriers, West Frankfort Redbirds, Benton Rangers, Carterville Lions and Nashville Hornets all competed. There were some big wins and some heartbreakers. In Class 5A,...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Rural Mt. Vernon home damaged by fire on Sunday

A fire confined to the living room damaged a home on Idlewood Lane between Mt. Vernon and Dix Sunday morning. Jefferson Fire officials say the owner Steven Wyant was asleep on the couch in the living room but wasn’t aware of the fire until he was woken by a smoke detector. He was able to escape the home without injury.

Mt Vernon, IL · 22h

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Lott resigns from Pinckneyville football head coach position

Saturday afternoon most high school fans were headed to and enjoying high school football playoff games. Not in Pinckneyville. It’s been 15 years and five head coaches since the last time the Panthers made the postseason. It’ll have to be at least a sixth head coach until they return to the playoffs. Ryan Lott announced he is resigning on Saturday.

Pinckneyville, IL · 21h

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Brief Weekend Cold Blast Gives Way to Warmer than Normal Across Illinois Including Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield with Highs in the 50s

ILLINOIS — A brief cold blast is expected later this week into the weekend across Illinois, but warmer than normal temperatures are set to return next week. The latest 8 to 14 day outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, valid from November 16 through 22, shows Illinois and much of the Midwest leaning strongly toward above normal temperatures. Highs could reach the 50s and possibly the 60s at times, well above typical mid-November levels.

Illinois · 1d

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Touch of Nature to host deer hunt for hunters with disabilities

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the largest inclusive archery hunt in Illinois for veterans and hunters with disabilities. Hunt participants will have exclusive access to Touch of Nature’s 3,400 acres of land, November 12-15. Organizers say the event is the largest inclusive...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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SSM Health Launches New Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic in Southern Illinois

SSM Health is expanding access to specialized prenatal care in Southern Illinois with the opening of a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon on November 16th. The clinic will provide expert care for expectant mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies, offering advanced maternal-fetal medicine...

Southern Illinois, IL · 22h

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Vandals football season comes to an end with loss at Nashville

The Vandals season came to an end today as they fell behind big early and lose at Nashville, 56 to 27, in round 2 of the Class 2A Playoffs. The Nashville Hornets started off fast in the game as they took the opening kickoff and scored just 2:04 into the game to take a 7-0 lead. After the Vandals went 3 and out on their first possession of game, Nashville then scored at the 5:23 mark of the 1st quarter to take a 14 to 0 lead. Nashville would add another score (although missing the extra point) to make it 20 to 0 at the end of the 1st quarter.

Nashville, IL · 2d

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South Central FFA Members Compete In Section 19 Horse Judging CDE

Mt. Vernon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Friday, October 16, 8 South Central FFA members competed in the Section 19 Horse Judging CDE at King City Saddle Club in Mt. Vernon. Team members were Meagan Lotz, Baylie Purcell, Paisley Wilkins, Olivia Urban, Rubin Roberts, Mallory Starwalt, Jayda Neilson, and Brayden Gillespie. Congratulations to...

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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United on the course: Salukis capture first tournament title since 2021

The Southern Illinois women’s golf team won the Charles Braun Jr. Intercollegiate Invitational in October, marking their first tournament victory in over 5 years, the last coming in March of 2021. The players say resilience and camaraderie contribute to their performance. The Braun Invitational took place on Oct. 19...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Emergency crews to conduct vehicle rescue training at John A. Logan College

CARTERVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — Emergency crews will conduct a vehicle rescue and medical helicopter landing zone training exercise Thursday, Nov. 12, at John A. Logan College in Carterville. The exercise is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in Section 1 of the college’s Green Parking Lot. The Carterville...

Carterville, IL · 20h