Brandyn Wilcoxen

Former recipients of SNAP who have lost benefits due to federal work requirements received a one-time payment from the state aimed to strengthen the social safety net.

ANNA — Nearly two weeks after receiving a memo from the Illinois Department of Human Services about cuts and future layoffs at Choate Developmental Center, employees and supporters stood firmly behind the facility Tuesday in downtown Anna.

CARTERVILLE — With days left until the school year starts, National Night Out marked the last big event of the summer for many area families.

ENERGY — One person is dead following a house explosion on McGinnis Street in Energy Tuesday night.

MURPHYSBORO — August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to check shot records and make sure everyone is best equipped for the new school year.

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to check shot records and make sure everyone is best equipped for the new school year.

ENERGY — Dave Turner, 77, was killed in a residential explosion Tuesday night, according to family who was present at the home the following day.

ENERGY, Ill. — Dave Turner, 77, was killed in a residential explosion Tuesday night, according to family members who were present at the home the following day.

CARBONDALE — When it comes to providing a good education, many factors such as food, clothing and healtht play a part, and schools generally have little control over those factors.

For the next 10 days, last-minute school supply shopping will cost a little bit less at the register.