Jefferson County Dispatcher Named State’s Telecommunicator of the Year
A Jefferson County 911 dispatcher is being recognized statewide for helping law enforcement quickly track down a homicide suspect. Grace Cole has been named the Illinois Sheriff’s Association Telecommunicator of the Year for 2025. Officials say she
Two Hospitalized After Carbondale Stabbing; Suspect in Custody
A Carbondale man is in custody following a stabbing that left two people seriously injured early Saturday morning. Carbondale Police say officers were called just after 2 a.m. to the 900 block of West Main Street for
Veterans Airport Selects American Airlines as New Carrier
In Williamson County, the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois has chosen American Airlines as its next carrier. The move would replace Contour Airlines when its contract ends in July. Airport leaders say the switch could bring more
Carbondale Scout Leader to Receive Prestigious Silver Beaver Award
A longtime Carbondale scouting leader is being recognized with one of the organization’s highest honors. Brian Gorecki of Troop 7066 will receive the Silver Beaver Award from the Greater St. Louis Area Council, an honor given to
Herman’s Music Minute for March 24th
On this day in music history… In 1987, Huey Lewis & The News performed for a near-capacity crowd of over 9,700 people at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois. Seven months earlier, the band had released their Fore!
Supreme Court weighs mail ballot deadlines in case with major election implications
The Supreme Court is reviewing a high-stakes case that could reshape how mail-in ballots are handled nationwide, with a decision expected by early summer—just in time to affect the 2026 midterm elections. At the center of the
Details emerge as investigation continues after plane crash at LaGuardia that killed 2, injured dozens
Officials are continuing the investigation into the collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Monday that left two pilots dead and dozens injured after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on the runway
Jimmy Eat World sets ‘Bleed American’ 25th anniversary tour
Jimmy Eat World will embark on the ‘Bleed American’ tour, to celebrate the landmark album’s 25th anniversary this year. Bleed American (or the self-titled album) was the band’s fourth studio effort and featured the singles: “Bleed American,”
Five For Fighting and Edwin McCain to embark on co-headlining tour this June
Five For Fighting (John Ondrasik) and Edwin McCain are teaming up for a summer co-headline tour across the U.S. this June. Each night will feature Five For Fighting and McCain alternating closing sets. The tour launches June
Sheriff’s Offices Warn of Scam Involving Fake Traffic Violations
The Williamson and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam involving false unpaid traffic citations. Both agencies have received reports of individuals being sent text messages, emails, or documents claiming they owe money