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Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
Motorcyclist Arrested after Allegedly Pointing Gun at Person in Mt. Vernon
MT. VERNON – A Mt. Vernon resident is facing gun-related charges for allegedly pointing a gun at someone while driving a motorcycle on Broadway. Mt. Vernon Police say just before 5 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the incident after being notified about what happened by the reporting party. The...
Fire Destroys Johnston City Home Thursday
JOHNSTON CITY – A house fire Thursday morning in Johnston City sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation. According to the Fire Department Incidents Facebook page, the fire broke out around 10:40 a.m. on East 7th Street. The Johnston City Fire Department says the home was fully...
Authorities investigating report of armed robbery, assault in Energy
ENERGY, Ill. (KBSI) – Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating after a report of an armed robbery and assault in Energy. Police officers from Energy and Herrin and Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery and assault at an apartment complex on Pine Street in Energy on Thursday, August 22 at 11:35 a.m.
SIC Names Learning Center in Honor of Retired President Dr. Jonah Rice
HARRISBURG — Southeastern Illinois College is proud to announce that the Learning Center (A building) on the Harrisburg campus will now be known as the Jonah L. Rice Learning Center, in honor of Dr. Jonah Rice, who recently retired after 15 years as president. Dr. Rice’s leadership and dedication to SIC over 34 years, including his tenure as the college’s longest-serving president, have left a lasting legacy.
Rowe Arrested for Fourth Time with Drug Charges This Year
An Enfield man is out of jail on a notice to appear following his arrest by the White County Sheriff’s Office late Thursday. A deputy pulled over 27-year-old Jacob Rowe of Enfield while he was on his way out of Carmi near the entrance of Burrells Woods on Country Road 1000 East. The stop, at 11:13pm, was prompted due to the vehicle having no rear registration lights according to the report. Rowe was found to be driving on a revoked license and subsequently put into handcuffs. During a search of his person, the deputy says he found a pipe and cannabis. While inventorying the vehicle, law enforcement located a large bag of pot inside the glove compartment as well. Rowe has found himself in trouble multiple times this year. He’s had multiple possession of meth charges dismissed this year, as recently as June 10th when he was given a 6 month stayed jail sentence, fined, placed on probation, and ordered into drug treatment. Online court records don’t yet show when Rowe will be due back before a judge.
Raising Cane's to open new restaurant in Marion, Ill.
MARION, Ill. — Restaurant chain Raising Cane's, popular for its chicken fingers, will open a new location Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 2806 Joseph Cannon Way in Marion. In celebration, the restaurant will hold several giveaways for customers on opening day. Doors will open at approximately 10 a.m. on opening day.
Hospital recognized with Bright Spot Award
The campus of Memorial Hospital in Carbondale has been recognized with a Bright Spot Award from Keep Carbondale Beautiful, a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. The hospital campus is beautifully landscaped, notably at the corner of North University Avenue and West Main Street. Additionally, the terraced flower beds at the main entrance of the hospital are striking this time of year and no doubt brighten the moods of staff, visitors and patients. For more information about Keep Carbondale Beautiful or to suggest a future Bright Spot award recipient visit www.keepcb.org or email keepcb1326@gmail.com.
Boil water order lifted for Greenwood-Creek Nation Water Company customers
MULKEYTOWN, Ill. (KBSI) – A boil water order is lifted for all Greenwood-Creek Nation Water Company customers South of Route 14. Greenwood-Creek Nation Water Company issued the boil water order on August 20 due to low water pressure. The boil water order was lifted as of August 22.
Emergency Fish Salvage Order in effect for North County Park Lake
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation authorized an Emergency Fish Salvage Order for North County Park Lake in Cape Girardeau County Park. The order is in effect now through September 30. The Emergency Fish Salvage Order will enable anglers to remove as many fish...
CZR vs. Johnston City Week 1 matchup moved from Christopher to Johnston City
Friday morning, Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton announced their Week 1 home opener against Johnston City has been moved. The Week 1 matchup on August 30 was originally set to take place at Christopher High School but due to unforeseen delays on Christopher’s new track around the football field the game is being moved to Johnston City.
Suspect, officer injured in shooting in Murray
MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – A suspect and an officer were injured in a shooting in Murray early Friday morning. Murray police had obtained an arrest warrant for a person who showed a firearm and barricaded himself in a home. Murray police responded to the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd....
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