Marion City Council increases number of of liquor licenses
At their Council meeting Monday night, Marion city leaders approved an expansion of city liquor licenses. With the unanimous vote, the number of licenses available in the city will increase from 15 to 25.
Murphysboro Police arrested man for attempted burglary
Murphysboro Police have arrested a man they say is responsible for a string of home burglaries. 18-year-old Darion Smith was arrested yesterday on the charge of attempted residential burglary. Smith’s arrest comes one day after the department
IEMA issues warning regarding homeopathic pendants
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is warning the public about some homeopathic pendants. The necklaces are often advertised as quantum pendants and scalar energy pendants. Their makers claim they improve health and emotional well-being. They use ion
State Treasurer Frerichs to hold i-Cash event in Murphysboro
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs will hold an i-Cash event this afternoon in Murphysboro. I-Cash is the free state program that helps residents reclaim abandoned property or unclaimed money. Treasurer Frerichs will be at the Sallie Logan Public
Snake Road in Shawnee Forrest re-opens
In the Shawnee National Forrest, Snake Road has re-opened to motor vehicle traffic. Officially called LaRue Road, it will close again September 1ST for two months for the fall reptile migration.
Illinois House considers new gun bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is proposing new gun dealer legislation in hopes of keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals. The measure is a rewrite of the gun dealer licensing bill vetoed by Governor Rauner,