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SIU Carbondale to Investigate Heating, Cooling Projects Aimed at Improving Sustainability

CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University Carbondale officials will investigate the feasibility of three projects that could improve sustainability and better heat and cool campus buildings, following Thursday’s vote by the SIU Board of Trustees. The proposed projects are: Two new natural gas fired boilers to replace a 30-year-old gas boiler and environmental retrofits to reduce

Three Du Quoin HS Students Named Congressional App Challenger Winners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) Thursday announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge, Samuel Vancil, Isla Calderon, and Najjar Khalil from Du Quoin High School. Launched in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM fields. The team’s app, DHS

Southern Illinois State Lawmakers React to Changes to SAFE-T Act

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – The following information was issued from our local state lawmakers Thursday regarding changes to the Illinois SAFE-T Act that goes into effect Jan. 1. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says the last minute attempt by House and Senate Democrats to fix the dangerous SAFE-T Act falls short of making badly needed changes.

Rep. Severin’s Bill to Transfer Southern Illinois Arts and Artisans Center from IDNR to Rend Lake Conservancy District Headed to Governor

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SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced Thursday that legislation he sponsored that facilitates the transfer of possession of the Southern Illinois Arts and Artisans Building from the IDNR to the Rend Lake Conservancy District has passed the Illinois House and Senate and is headed to the desk of the Governor. Severin says this

Man Sentenced in Jefferson County to Prison for Felony Armed Violence

MT. VERNON – A 20-year-old Harvey, Illinois man was sentenced Thursday in Jefferson County Court to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to felony armed violence. Terrell Burnam was arrested over the summer after he fled the scene of a reported home invasion involving a firearm on Wescott Avenue in Mt. Vernon. As

Truck Strikes Overhead Supports on U.S. 45 ‘Brookport’ Bridge Forcing Brief Closure for Inspection Thursday

BROOKPORT/PADUCAH – Traffic is back to normal on the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge between Paducah and Brookport after it was shut down for just over an hour Thursday afternoon after Paducah-McCracken County 911 received reports that a truck hauling an excavator or other heavy equipment crossed the bridge, striking some of the steel

New Sheriffs Take Over in Franklin, White County

BENTON/CARMI – Franklin County and White County swore in new sheriffs Thursday. Jordan Weiss was sworn in as White County Sheriff in Carmi. Sheriff Weiss replaces Sheriff Randy Graves who retired Wednesday after serving the last 18 months as sheriff. Graves was with the sheriff’s office for 32 years. Kyle Bacon, who won last month’s

Diederich Sworn In as Williamson County Sheriff

MARION – Jeff Diederich was sworn in Thursday as Williamson County’s new Sheriff. The ceremony was held in the Williamson County Courthouse surrounded by family, friends, supporters, and representatives of State, County, and Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies. After the ceremony Sheriff Diederich stated, “It is an honor to serve the citizens of Williamson County as

Illinois Extension Offers Free Modern Homesteading Programs in 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Illinois Extension is connecting participants to the land through a series of free modern homesteading programs in 2023. An introductory program will be held on January 12 in Murphysboro. Whether you live in the third story of an apartment or on a 10-acre plot of land, learning homesteading skills can help bring you

Jailed Bluford Woman Charged with Additional Meth Crimes

MT. VERNON – A 40-year-old Bluford woman who has been held in the Jefferson County Jail since her August arrest was charged Wednesday in Jefferson County Court with new offenses. Rose McCormick was the primary suspect in August when four people were arrested during an operation by the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County High Risk

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