Paul Wilcoxen

he Jackson County State’s Attorney race remains tied with both candidates, Democratic challenger Marsha Cascio-Hale and Republican incumbent Joe Cervantez, locked at 10,805 votes.

MARION — A new supervisor of assessments was appointed at Friday's Williamson County board meeting when the commissioners named Josh Smith to the post.

CARTERVILLE — SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is celebrating its five years as a Level II Trauma Center, a designation that has revolutionized emergency care across Southern Illinois, according to

CARTERVILLE — The 2024 presidential election took center stage at Tuesday's political science forum on the John A. Logan College campus.

After the votes were tied on election night, voters in Jackson County, Illinois, now know who their next state's attorney will be. After mail-in, military and provisional ballots were counted,

MURPHYSBORO — Democrat Marcia Cascio-Hale was declared the Jackson County State's Attorney winner, defeating republican incumbent Joe Cervantez after a count of remaining ballots.

The 64th annual Pope County Deer Festival returns to Golconda this weekend, uniting hunters, residents, and visitors in a town tradition.

MARION — The annual firearm hunting season around the state starts Friday. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is ready to begin, welcoming hunters from across Illinois to participate in controlled

CARBONDALE — Downtown parking in Carbondale has sparked some discussions among business owners, residents and city officials.

Through a collaboration with St. Francis Community Animal Rescue, incarcerated individuals are learning to care for and train rescue dogs, creating life-changing experiences for both man and animal.