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DU QUOIN — Local food pantries agree that as the weather gets cold and the signs of holiday spirit emerge, they see a boost in two areas — the lines in their pantries get longer and their donations see a…

CAMBRIA — The Cambria Village Board during its meeting Thursday voted to approve three ordinances that will move a proposed TIF district redevelopment project plan to law.

ENFIELD — With Woolsey Operating Company walking back its efforts to frack for oil in Enfield, what was seen as a potential boon to the state’s rural economy has been dashed.

CARBONDALE — The race is on — open enrollment for the healthcare marketplace began Nov. 1 and the state is working fast to make up for a drastically shortened enrollment period by improving the shopping experience.

DE SOTO -- The village of De Soto lifted a boil water order for customers on Kim Street and 309 Pine Street, according to a press release from David Griffin, superintendent of public works.

ABERNATHY, Hayley and SIMS, Hayden, a daughter, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

The Ewing Wild Horse and Burro Holding Facility at 22295 Sheep Farm Road in Franklin County held an adoption day Saturday. According to facility employee Dale Richardson there are currently 244 head of horses and burros at the facility. The…

CAMBRIA — A review board made up of taxing bodies that could be affected by the proposed Tax Increment Financing District in Cambria voted against the proposal Friday.

CARBONDALE — Leonard Wilmore passes his days gathering firewood and trying to earn a dollar.

Here's a roundup of activities going on in Southern Illinois for Veterans Day, which is on Saturday, Nov. 11. Some of the activities are happening sooner, so please note the date with each listing.