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A house fire broke out in rural Carbondale Thursday night, leaving the structure a total loss.

CARRIER MILLS — The village of Carrier Mills is in the midst of a two-phase water-system project to replace pipes throughout the village and repaint the interior and exterior of the water tower.

CARRIER MILLS — By Monday, Carrier Mills Mayor Louis Shaw is hoping the village's nearly week-long boil water order can be lifted.

A Jackson, Missouri man rolled his semi-truck on Illinois 3 in Randolph County after swerving to avoid hitting an animal, according to a news release from Illinois State Police.

CARTERVILLE — Friends of Tammy Charles were shocked as news of her death on Saturday afternoon spread.

A ring-billed seagull chases another after it caught a fish at Carbondale Lake on Wednesday afternoon. More pleasant weather is in the forecast as temperatures will climb to near 70 by Sunday.

Illinois State Police District 22 are investigating a two-vehicle automobile crash that sent two people to the hospital.

CARTERVILLE — During Carterville City Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening, City Clerk Michele “Mickey” Edwards swore in new Deputy Police Chief Mike Flaningam. After the ceremony, he thanked each of the city council members and Mayor Brad Robinson for the…

CARBONDDALE — When Mona Kerns was approached and asked about working for a new Southern Illinois Healthcare division working with seniors, she said no.

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