The Southern Illinoisan

MARION — Breese Mater Dei slew the dragon Wednesday, edging out powerhouse, Benton, by two strokes (287 to 289) to capture the Marion Invitational boys golf tournament at Kokopelli Golf

INA — Rend Lake College officials released highlights from the Sept. 17 board of trustees meeting

CARTERVILLE — The John A. Logan College volleyball team played its best home match of the season Wednesday, overcoming 13 service errors in the process, to sweep a good Kaskaskia

CARBONDALE — After a half-decade of inactivity, Southern Illinois University will be bringing back its bull testing program this fall.

CARTERVILLE — Carterville Junior High School implemented a soft lockdown on Wednesday following a report of a firearm on campus that would be found to be false.

GOREVILLE — When the State of Illinois purchased Ferne Clyffe for a state park in 1949, it was already well known for its natural beauty and scenic views.

JOHNSON COUNTY — Even as times are tough and reaching into your pocket to donate money can be a challenge, the Buncombe Grade School PTO is banking on a unique

HARRISBURG - The city of Harrisburg will get more than $1.6 million in federal disaster relief, money that will help the community recover from flooding in 2011 and last year's

HERRIN — The Herrin High School girls tennis team is beginning to make some strides this fall as a team.

BENTON — Rend Lake College is hosting the USA Archery Collegiate 3D Regionals at North Marcum Archery Complex this weekend, Sept. 20 through 22. An estimated 130 shooters from eight colleges and three states will participate in the three-day event at Rend Lake.