Brandyn Wilcoxen

ZEIGLER — A storm siren on the Circle in Zeigler was down for multiple days before being fixed on Thursday, prompting a warning for all residents to not rely on the outdoor sirens.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded more than $13 million in grant funding to the Illinois Department of Transportation to expand truck parking at rest areas in Southern Illinois.

VIENNA — Staff at Shawnee Correctional Center spent their Friday calling attention to safety issues that have made an already difficult work environment even more dangerous.

Heavy rain brought flash flooding to the region Thursday night into Friday morning, leaving several towns to battle half a foot or more of rain.

CARBONDALE — R. Buckminster Fuller's would-be 131st birthday brought the neighborhood together for the annual Bucky's Birthday Block Party.

HERRIN — The Herrin House of Hope is one of 10 statewide recipients of a $20,000 grant from the Illinois State Treasurer’s office.

MARION — The Marion city council approved a quote to repair the Marion Cultural and Civic Center roof on Monday but avoided what will be a more costly replacement down the line.

ANNA — Going to the doctor or dentist as a child can be intimidating, especially getting things like shots and tests done for the first time.

CARBONDALE — Amid a nationwide blood shortage, the American Red Cross is asking for donors to help meet the consistent demand.

CHRISTOPHER — Deep into summer, it's not too early to think about the next school year just a month away.