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Herrin House of Hope receives $30,000 grant

HERRIN — Herrin House of Hope is often been called a soup kitchen, but it is so much more. It is a ministry of hope for needy people that includes a restaurant-style soup kitchen, thrift store, food pantry, clearinghouse for…

 

Two injured in head-on crash in Energy

A dump truck traveling against the flow of traffic collided head-on with another vehicle Wednesday, leaving two people injured, Illinois State Police said in a news release.

 

Fire destroys Abbey Ridge Brewery in Pomona

An overnight fire destroyed Pomona's Abbey Ridge Brewery Wednesday.

 

Lane closed on I57 after traffic crash

The right lane of southbound Interstate 57 has been closed because of a traffic crash involving a truck tractor semi-trailer in Williamson County, according to Illinois State Police.

 

IDOT announces road closure in Crainville

Beginning today in Crainville, Main Street will be closed between Marion Street and the new North Frontage Road (North of Plaza Road) will be closed to through traffic to allow storm sewer work to begin. Residents of Main Street will…

 

IDOT announces road closure in Carterville

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1, Main Street will be closed between Marion Street and the new North Frontage Road (North of Plaza Road) will be closed to through traffic to allow storm sewer work to begin. Residents of Main Street will…

 

New Illinois ABLE accounts give parents of children with disabilities a savings option

HERRIN -- There is no version of parenting that is easy. But parents whose children who are differently-abled are faced with countless challenges for which there is little training.

 

Winners of King Essay Contest 2017 announced

CARBONDALE — Each year, Carbondale Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has an essay contest as part of its annual breakfast. Winners are usually honored during the breakfast. This year, technical difficulties prevented all of the winners…

 

A tiny girl. A lion's heart. The sky is the limit for this 'miracle' child from Herrin

HERRIN – Lilith Watts has overcome more challenges in the first three years of her life than many people do in a lifetime.

 

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