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Schimpf welcomes Du Quoin FFA to SpringfieldMar 11, 2020 1:00 am -
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No direct coronavirus impact on DQ schools so far; UPDATED with statement from superintendentMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Du Quoin schools have felt no impact from fears surrounding the coronavirus, Superintendent Matt Hickam said, and all planned activities are so far going on as sched...
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Gold Plate still cookin', but meals are 'to go' onlyMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Senior centers throughout Illinois, including Gold Plate in Du Quoin, have been ordered to close their in-house dining rooms as of Thursday, in an effort by the Illinois...
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Illinois coronavirus cases now at 25 Capitol events canceled; Pritzker, congressman critical of fedsMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois state Capitol will be without members of the General Assembly next week after the legislature on Wednesday canceled session amid growing conce...
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RMTD offering rides to the polls for primary electionMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls at no cost, to all residents of the RMTD service area for the Illinois prim...
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SIU extends spring break to help curb virus spreadMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - SIU and other state universities are taking unprecedented action in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, extending spring break by a week and moving all subs...
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Marion Police BlotterMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - The following information was obtained from the Marion Police Department. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not findings of guilt. • Amanda Rose, 38, o...
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Bost bill to expand truck parking would make roads saferMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (R-IL) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve highway safety by addressing a critical shortage in av...
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Local leaders push for Marion-Chicago flightMar 09, 2020 11:00 pm - HARRISBURG - A direct flight from Chicago to Marion's Veterans Airport will benefit the region in both business and tourism opportunities, a group of local mayors and ar...
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Training for the future: Mendoza visits Marion to check out local apprenticeship programMar 09, 2020 11:00 pm - MARION - Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza paid a visit to Marion last week, stopping by the Laborer's Training Center to take a first hand look at the apprenticeship ...