Southern Illinois News

UNION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY: Jury Finds Chester Man Guilty of First Degree Murder

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

Special Prosecutor, Matt Goetten, in and for Union County, Illinois and Union County Sheriff Scott Harvel announced today that William P. Wasmund (DOB 10-28-1970) of 1510 Hyland Road, Chester, Illinois was found guilty Thursday, September 12, 2019 after a four day jury trial on one (1) count of First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) and one (1) count of Aggravated Battery (Class X Felony)

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Grantsburg Man Arrested Following Domestic Disturbance

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

On 09/21/19 Deputies were called to the 6900 block of Samoth Rd. for a Domestic Disturbance.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Follow Up: Man Charged Following Search Warrant on North Avenue

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

On 09/09/19 Several Agencies conducted a Search Warrant at a residence in the 2900 block of North Avenue.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mock Fatal Auto Accident planned for Massac County High School

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

The Metropolis Police Department is advising everybody that a mock DUI fatal accident involving high school students is planned for Friday morning, September 20, 2019.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, September 15-21, 2019

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, September 15-21, 2019

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

Updated Brookport Bridge reopening Nov. 1

By Dion M. Harris | Sep 24, 2019

Maintenance, repair and upgrades to the Brookport Bridge at Paducah are scheduled for completion by the end of October.

From North Egypt News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Week-in-Review: September 16-20

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is encouraging everyone to do their part to keep farmers safe as harvest season approaches by recognizing National Farm Safety and Health Week from September 15 through the 21.

From Carbondale Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Senator Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: September 23

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

A one-time tax amnesty program is being offered to delinquent taxpayers beginning October 1.

Shawnee Community College enrolls 1,125 undergrads

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 24, 2019

At Shawnee Community College, 71 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 68 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met July 29

By Michael Abella | Sep 23, 2019

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met Monday, July 29.

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met July 15

By Michael Abella | Sep 23, 2019

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met Monday, July 15.

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met August 24

By Michael Abella | Sep 23, 2019

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met Saturday, Aug. 24.

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met September 2

By Michael Abella | Sep 23, 2019

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 2.

Graduates earn 522 degrees, certificates from Shawnee Community College

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 23, 2019

About 34.9 percent of the 522 degrees and certificates handed out by Shawnee Community College in 2017-18 were to students in health professions and related programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 118: Windhorst Urges Democrat Legislative Leaders to Embrace Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2019

Windhorst Urges Democrat Legislative Leaders to Embrace Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts

From North Egypt News

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 115: Rep. Bryant Testifies at Health Facilities Services and Review Board Hearing on Behalf of Southern Illinois Hospitals

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Rep. Bryant Testifies at Health Facilities Services and Review Board Hearing on Behalf of Southern Illinois Hospitals

SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Help us extend a big, Southern 7 welcome to Karen Beach, Program Assistant at Metropolis Head Start

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2019

Help us extend a big, Southern 7 welcome to Karen Beach, Program Assistant at Metropolis Head Start.

CITY OF ANNA: Project Stocking Stuffer 2019 Craft Fair

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2019

Project Stocking Stuffer 2019 Craft Fair will be held at the Anna Jr. High School on September 28, 2019 from 9 a.m.