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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...

Jackson County, 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...

Illinois · 3d
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Rend Lake nears record low water levels

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - As of Friday, Rend Lake is sitting at 403.41 feet. The record low sits at 402.95 feet, dating back to November of 1974. With very little rain in the forecast, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tells Heartland News that they expect that record could be broken in the days ahead.

Franklin County, IL · 1d
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Johnston City shuts down Newton for spot in Elite 8

JOHNSTON CITY — After a bit of a shaky start, the Johnston City Indians settled in and took care of business in their 2A Round of 16 matchup, beating Newton 16-7. The Eagles scored a touchdown on their second play from scrimmage to take an early 7-0 lead over the top-seeded and unbeaten Indians.

Johnston City, IL · 2d
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West Frankfort football advances to first semifinals in program history with win at Flora

FLORA, Ill. -- The last time -- and the only time up until Saturday afternoon -- West Frankfort competed in a State Quarterfinal game was 40 years ago. Now, the Redbirds will play in a semifinal game for the first time in program history as West Frankfort knocked off Flora on the road 38-14 in the IHSA 2A Quarterfinal round.

West Frankfort, IL · 18h

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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 · 2d

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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

Illinois · 7d

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Illinois-Kentucky Weather Alert: Paducah Fog, Icy Roads Today, Nov. 15-19

Paducah and surrounding Illinois-Kentucky communities face a foggy start before temperatures climb into the upper 60s.

Paducah, KY · 12h