Barry Wright – WQRL Radio 106.3 FM

Ribbon Cutting for 304 Grand Street Playground Project in Benton Set for October 5

BENTON – Peoples National Bank and the City of Benton invites you to join them for a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at the 304 Grand Street playground project. The playground, located in a residential area of Benton, was built on a vacant lot owned by the city. Benton’s Streets and

Man with Firearm Leads Carbondale Police on Foot Chase, Then Arrested on Several Charges

28SeptemberBarry Wright

CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man is facing several charges after Carbondale Police responded to the 1100 block of East College Street in reference to a report of an individual with a firearm Sunday morning. According to Carbondale Police, officers found the suspect, identified as 44-year-old Marlin Brown, who avoided officers by walking away. The officers

Illinois 149/184 Intersection in Royalton Reopens Tonight

28SeptemberBarry Wright

ROYALTON – IDOT says the intersection of Illinois 149 and 184 in Royalton will reopen tonight at 7. The intersection has been closed since earlier this month due to construction of a new roundabout at that location.

Williamson County GOP Continuing Efforts to Have Cascio-Hale Removed from November Ballot

27SeptemberBarry Wright

MARION – It seems the Williamson County Republican Party is still working to remove the Williamson County State’s Attorney from the Nov. 8 ballot. In a press release posted on Williamson County Republicans Facebook page Tuesday, County Party Chairman Jeff Diederich Tuesday filed a writ of mandamus in Williamson County Circuit Court Monday seeking to

‘Manufacturing Matters’ Tour to Visit Carbondale, Highlight Industry’s Important Role in State and Regional Economy

27SeptemberBarry Wright

CARBONDALE – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) will continue its statewide “Manufacturing Matters” tour Wednesday with a stop at Com-Pac International in Carbondale at 10 a.m. to detail the results of a new economic impact study measuring the industry’s significant contributions to the state and local economy. The “Manufacturing Matters” tour is visiting factories, educational

Grace Period Registration Begins Next Month for Nov. 8 General Election

27SeptemberBarry Wright

BENTON – Grace Period registration for the Nov. 8 General Election in Illinois begins next month. Grace Period voting allows people who have never registered to vote or failed to change their address or voting information to make these changes after the normal deadline which is Oct. 11. Grace Period voters must register or update

Early Voting Begins Thursday for Nov. 8 General Election in Illinois

27SeptemberBarry Wright

BENTON – Early voting for the Nov. 8 General Election in Illinois begins Thursday. In Franklin County, you may early vote at the Election Office located inside the Campbell Building on the Benton Square from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Oct.

Benton Police Report

27SeptemberBarry Wright

BENTON – The following information was released by the Benton Police Department on Friday, September 23, 2022. On September 16, 2022, Benton Police arrested Alyssa B. Burlison, age 31, of Benton for possession of a stolen vehicle. Burlison was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing. On September 22, 2022, Benton

Franklin County Sheriff’s Report

27SeptemberBarry Wright

BENTON – The following information was released by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, September 26, 2022. 9-15-22 Samantha L. Alverth, age 22, of Thompsonville was ticketed for speeding.9-15-22 Shari N. Long, age 56, of Effingham, IL was ticketed for speeding.9-19-22 Ronald R. Pulliam, age 34, of Herrin was ticketed for no valid drivers

Temporary Area Closures for Invasive Species Removal at Rend Lake

27SeptemberBarry Wright

REND LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will close the Spillway Recreation Area and Bike Trail during routine invasive species removal within the eastern spillway and bike trail boundaries. The following recreation areas will be temporarily closed to all foot traffic during the application period tomorrow and Thursday. Areas affected