Carbondale, IL | featured news

A representative of the Office of Medical Examiner for the City of St. Louis has confirmed that the office is investigating the death of 11-month-old child of Johnston City.

The Delta Regional Authority announced Tuesday $1.4 million in grant funding for Southern Illinois infrastructure projects. Along with that grant money, a total investment of over $22 million is going into the projects as a result of public-private partnerships.

A person suffered injuries Monday at Little Grand Canyon, although it was not clear how.

Two paramedics are being applauded for their off-duty work to help a Jackson County family.

MURPHYSBORO — St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly, a former Navy officer who is seeking the Democratic Party nod for the 12th congressional district seat held by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, bills himself as a political outsider.

Most will never know many of the things Thomas C. McNamara did in his nearly 40-year career in law enforcement.

BATTS, Amanda and BATTS JR., Jerry, a son, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

CARBONDALE — Southern Illinoisan staff gathered Saturday at the Varsity Center to discuss its work in Cairo and it’s commitment to community reporting.

MARION — Alzheimer’s Disease is becoming more and more common, according to Courtney Finigan, manager of special events for the Alzheimer’s Association.

JOHNSTON CITY — Johnston City Police were called to the Johnston City High School at 9:44 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2017,in reference to a bomb threat, according to a news release from Chief William Stark.