4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (238+ words) Traffic moves through the downtown square near the Franklin County Courthouse in Benton, where an Illinois Department of Transportation project is planned to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. A conceptual rendering shows the proposed redesign of the Benton Square…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (115+ words) Southern Illinoisan Du Quoin junior Cy Craft is back on the bump for the Indians after a sophomore campaign that saw him receive All-Conference honors. Nashville senior Lucas Dunn returns as one of the best pitchers in Southern Illinois, earning…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (140+ words) Southern Illinoisan BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. " A Marion woman faces a capital murder charge after Arkansas law enforcement found a man deceased. According to the Blytheville Police Department, officers responded on Dec. 30, 2025, to the 100 Block of W Hardin in reference to an…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (152+ words) The Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Jail is located at 404 N. Van Buren Street in Marion. The department released body camera footage this week following the completion of a State's Attorney review into the June 6 officer-involved shooting. Williamson County Sheriff's Office…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (432+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The Illinois Army National Guard's Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge has been selected as the next Deputy Commanding General for U. S. Army South. Eastridge started as U. S. Army South. .. The Illinois Army National Guard's Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge has been selected as…...