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Pulaski County Sheriff Randy Kern, center, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, provided area high school seniors with an opportunity to once again tour the Pulaski County Detention Center.
During the tour, visitors are escorted by correctional staff through the jail to see firsthand what life is like behind...
An annual Grand Chain Halloween Carnival is planned Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Learning Center in the Old Grand Chain School.
Chili and hot dogs are scheduled to be served at 4 p.m. and children’s games will begin at 5 p.m.
A costume judging contest is set for 7 p.m. Ages for...
Halloween trick-or-treat hours have been set by Southern Illinois communities. Halloween is Monday, Oct. 31.
The schedule for area communities includes:
Anna: Oct. 31 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.
Cairo: Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cobden: Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dongola: Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p....
The Governor’s Office announced Oct. 14 the Illinois Executive Mansion will close to the public in January 2017 for renovations.
“The People’s House will undergo an extensive transformation over the next year,” First Lady Diana Rauner said in a news release.
“In order to properly preserve the...
Governor Bruce Rauner announced on Oct. 17 a comprehensive plan to promote economic growth and job creation by cutting the red tape in Illinois.
He signed Executive Order 16-13 to review all agency rules and regulations by the newly-created Illinois Competitiveness Council.
“For years, Illinois...
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Trade and Investment has received $850,000 in federal funds to support export growth among Illinois small businesses.
The funding was awarded through the Small Business Administration’s competitive State Trade Expansion...
The Illinois Department of Corrections, IDOC, has been instructed by Gov. Bruce Rauner to repurpose the Illinois Youth Center Murphysboro into a life skills and re-entry facility.
The plans, which were announced Oct. 14, also include closing of the F House at Stateville Correctional Center.
The...
The Village of Karnak is planning to host a haunted forest/spooky hayride Oct. 28-29, starting at 6 p.m. each day.
There is a $3 charge for one time through or $5 for two times.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and cotton candy will be available for purchase.
Meridian High School in Mounds is unique to other Southern Illinois schools. Nearly half of the school’s senior class will be graduating with a full year of college under their belt – for free.
It’s all thanks to the Fast Start Program, which is in its first year at Meridian. Superintendent Spencer...
The American Red Cross has an emergency need for eligible donors in the area to make an appointment to give platelets to ensure that critical patient needs are met.
Platelets, the clotting portion of blood primarily given to cancer patients during treatment, must be transfused within five days of...
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