Southern Illinois News

Jackson County Schools transition to remote learning for the foreseeable future

By Trina Thomas | Nov 24, 2020

In Jackson County, recommendations have been made that schools switch to fully remote learning until at least Thanksgiving.

A former director at Massac County Emergency Management Agency charged with eight counts of fraud

By Trina Thomas | Nov 11, 2020

Former Assistant Director of Massac County Emergency Management Agency, Christopher Thompson, has been indicted on eight counts for defrauding the county and local businesses of more than $49,000 in goods and services.A recent news release from U.S.

Mazzochi asks political parties to come together and end Madigan's rule as House speaker

By Trina Thomas | Nov 8, 2020

Illinois House Republicans are asking their Democrat colleagues whom they will back for speaker of the House – Mike Madigan or state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit.