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Starting quarterback up in the air as Southern Illinois prepares for camp
Former Southern Illinois quarterback and assistant coach Nick Hill took over heading coaching duties at his alma mater in 2016. (Photo by SIUSalukis.com) The quarterback position will look quite differently at Southern Illinois this fall. Nic Baker, SIU’s all-time leading passer, saw his career come to an end with an...
Missing Charlotte Metro teen girl rescued from Illinois man’s home, police say
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WBTV) - A 15-year-old girl missing from North Carolina since early July was rescued this week from the home of an Illinois man who’s accused of sexually abusing her. On Wednesday, July 24, law enforcement rescued the teenage girl from the Green Oaks, Illinois home of Andrew...
Two Missouri women arrested for inappropriate conduct with jail inmate
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrest of Shonda M. Martin, 36, of Bunker, Missouri, and Brandi N. McClanahan, 43, of Ellington, Missouri. The two women were arrested on July 25, 2024, on one count each of sexual conduct in the course of public duty.
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market.
Back to School Expo Saturday at The Pavilion in Marion
MARION – The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team will host a free Back to School Expo at the Pavilion on Sioux Drive in Marion Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carrie Eldridge is with University of Illinois Extension. She says the event will help parents get their...
Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event provides free legal advice
MARION, IL — On Saturday, July 27, members of the Southern Illinois community can meet one-on-one with a local attorney as a part of Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event. According to the library, several attorneys will be available to help with legal coaching, document review, referrals...
SIUC looking for volunteers to help students move in
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is looking for volunteers to help students move in for the fall semester. They encouraged individuals and groups to sign up by August 8 to help on these dates and locations:. Sunday, Aug. 11 - early arrival students, select locations on campus,...
SIUC’s summer enrollment up 3.4% from previous year
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Leaders at Southern Illinois University Carbondale say the summer enrollment is up more than 150 students from the previous year. Overall enrollment for summer 2024 is 5,025. That’s 163 students more than in 2023. According to SIUC, summer enrollment is typically lower than fall and...
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois reach fundraising goal to reopen
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois has reached its initial fundraising goal to reopen the clubs in Carbondale and Marion, the organization announced on Wednesday. BGCSI's reopening campaign sought a goal of $200,000 to relaunch the clubs after closing last summer. The organization is...
Fundraiser for nonprofit Good Samaritan Ministries will feature award-winning local musician
MAKANDA, Ill. (KFVS) - From 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda will host a fundraising event for nonprofit Good Samaritan Ministries. Since 1985, the organization’s mission has been to help people facing homelessness in the Carbondale area, where they offer five different programs through Good Samaritan House.
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
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