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The son and daughter of a Democratic Party candidate for governor of Illinois paid a campaign visit to Union County last week.
Chris Kennedy Jr. and his sister, Kate, were welcomed by about 20 people during a stop at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds in Jonesboro.
He is the son of Chris Kennedy,...
Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds announced Friday, June 23, that Polly A. Quintana, 51, of Jonesboro, has been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on one count of participation in methamphetamine manufacturing, a Class 1 felony.
Quintana will also serve a...
Swimmers make their way to the finish line in a heat of the 25-meter backstroke event last Saturday during an invitational meet hosted by the Anna Blue Dolphins swim team.
The meet was at the Anna City Pool in Anna.
The Blue Dolphins hosted teams from Carbondale, Du Quoin, Herrin, Marion, Mt....
The Cobden American Legion baseball team won twice in recent action.
Cobden 8, Carrier Mills 6: Trailing 6-0 going into the 6th inning, host Cobden erupted for six runs on its way to the win Friday, June 16.
Bayden Ditterline was 2-for-3 to lead Cobden at the plate. Zane Nance and Josh Burgess were...
The Cobden American Legion baseball team won twice in recent action.
Cobden 8, Carrier Mills 6: Trailing 6-0 going into the 6th inning, host Cobden erupted for six runs on its way to the win Friday, June 16.
Bayden Ditterline was 2-for-3 to lead Cobden at the plate. Zane Nance and Josh Burgess were...
The Union County Ambulance Service has honored two long-time employees for their service. The two employees have retired.
Carrell O’Daniell retired with 24 years of service.
Roy Walker retired with 30 years of service.
A special chapter in the life and history of Union County was remembered during an event which was held last week in Anna.
About 20 people gathered Wednesday afternoon, June 14, at historic St. Anne’s Church to hear a presentation by former Union County resident Don Michel. He was introduced by...
The Illinois State Police recently released information about a two-car crash that occurred in Union County on I-57 at 2:14 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, which resulted in multiple deaths and left another with critical injuries.
Passengers Michael A. Villalobos, 26, of Texas, Taylor D. Garza, 24, of...
Anna mayor Steve Hartline and the Anna City Council announced that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the annual 4th of July fireworks display held at the Anna City Park has been canceled.
Hartline said in a press release that "the decision was not arrived at lightly."
"City officials would like to...
Jonesboro Public Library is planning to host a story hour program on Tuesdays in July and August.
Story hours are set for 2 p.m. on July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 1.
The library is located at 412 S. Main St. in Jonesboro. For more information, call 833-8121.
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