Campbell Hill
LATEST NEWS
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Online poll to decide John A. Logan College’s new mascot’s name goes live
John A. Logan College unveiled their new horse mascot last week. This week, they have unveiled the online poll that fans can take part in to name the mascot. The names fans can choose from for the new mascot include Charger, Valor, Vol-Y, Logan, and General. Fans can vote at...
Saluki Women’s Golf announces hiring of Rory Weinfurther as new head coach
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Women’s Golf program announced the hiring of Rory Weinfurther as the new Head Coach, beginning in the 2024-25 season. “Rory will bring a lot of enthusiasm and competitiveness to the program,” Director of Golf Justin Fetcho said. “She is a very accomplished player of her own and had the opportunity to compete multiple times in the NCAA postseason, so she knows what it takes to succeed at a high level.”
Murray man facing drug charges
MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Murray man faces drug charges. James L. Smith, 59, of Murray faces charges of possession of controlled substance 1st degree, 1st off-methamphetamine (Class D felony), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. As Calloway County sheriff’s deputies tried to serve an arrest warrant...
Bullitt County family sues cemetery where their son is buried, claiming harassment and outrageous conduct
PIONEER VILLAGE, Ky. — Cemeteries are often serene, quiet places, where people go to mourn and remember. At the Holder Family Cemetery that peace is paramount, in fact, the desire for peace is what pushed the plot into existence. "I should've been able to bury my son on July...
Carbondale Shuts Down The Strip for SIU Homecoming Concert
The City of Carbondale, Carbondale Main Street, and the SIU Alumni Association are coming together to host the "Off The Rails Concert" as part of Southern Illinois University’s 2024 Homecoming celebrations. This event will transform downtown Carbondale by shutting down The Strip and bringing the concert right to the heart of the city. Local legends Jungle Dogs will headline with their farewell show, and regional favorite Modern Day Saints will open the night with a high-energy performance.
Five Juveniles Charged in Super Splash Park Incident in Carbondale
CARBONDALE – Five juveniles are facing charges for allegedly damaging the Carbondale Super Splash Park on South Lewis Lane recently. Carbondale Police say just before 10 a.m. Monday, officers responded to the Splash Park for a report of Criminal Trespass and Criminal Damage to Property. Officers also responded to...
Union City Man Indicted for First Degree Murder in Connection with Shooting at Local Bar
A Union City man could face the death penalty or life in prison for the murder of a man at Cadillacs Bar and Grill in Martin last December. According to an affidavit received from Officer Jeffrey Dean at Martin Police Department, on December 31, 2023, officers responded to Cadillacs Bar in reference to shots fired.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.