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Road Patching Forces Lane Closures on I-57 in Franklin County

BENTON – Lane closures are in place on I-57 in Franklin County due to road patching. IDOT says lane closures, which began Monday, will be in effect on southbound I-57 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and on the northbound side of I-57 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. until further notice. Delays are expected,

Georgia Man Unharmed after Crashing Semi on I-57 in Williamson County

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MARION – A Powder Springs, Georgia man was involved in a semi crash on northbound I-57 at mile post 50 in Williamson County Tuesday night. According to Illinois State Police, 43-year-old Vernon Williams was driving his semi north on I-57 near mile post 50 when his semi left the right side of the road and

O’Fallon Man Killed in Crash Involving Two Semis, Van on I-57 in Williamson County

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MARION – An O’Fallon, Illinois man was killed Tuesday morning when the full-size GMC van he was driving on Interstate 57 was involved in a crash with two semi-trucks in Williamson County. Fifty-seven-year-old Wayne S. Maxwell was pronounced dead at the scene by Williamson County Coroner Mike “Junior” Burke. According to Illinois State Police, traffic

Flag Retirement Ceremony Set for Oct. 19 in Murphysboro

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MURPHYSBORO – Jackson County 4-H Shooting Sports will hold a flag retirement ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Barn. It’s located behind the Jackson County Extension Office on 402 Ava Rd. in Murphysboro. Please bring your old worn out flags for a proper retirement. If you can’t attend

Prescription Drug Take Back Event Set for Oct. 28 in Marion

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MARION – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will be taking your unused, expired or unwanted prescription medication during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Williamson County Administrative Building, located at 407 N. Monroe St. in Marion. All collected

McLeansboro Leaders Set to Discuss Lake McLeansboro Fishing Enhancements Tonight

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MCLEANSBORO – The McLeansboro City Council is expected to discuss and possibly take action on a request by Hamilton County FFA Advisor CR Sloan to establish fishing enhancements at Lake McLeansboro when it meets tonight at 6 at City Hall. According to the meeting agenda, these enhancements would be done as a community service activity

West Frankfort Leaders to Discuss Possible Liquor License Expansion Tonight

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WEST FRANKFORT – The West Frankfort City Council is expected to discuss and take possible action on expanding Class “A” liquor licenses and approve a liquor license application when it meets tonight at 7 at City Hall. Other items on tonight’s agenda include leasing a specific area of the West Frankfort Outlet Mall, approving a

Carbondale Police Identify Fatal Shooting Victim

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CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police have released the identity of the man involved in a fatal shooting early Saturday morning in the 700 block of East College Street. When police arrived at the scene around 2:40 a.m., they found 35-year-old Tony Johnson of East St. Louis with a fatal gunshot wound. The suspect in this case

Three Injured, Man Arrested Following Weekend Stabbing in Marion

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MARION – A Marion man has been charged with three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and driving while license suspected for allegedly stabbing three people at a Marion sports bar Saturday night. Marion Police say the stabbing happened around 11:40 p.m. at Heartland Sports Bar, located at 1802 Bittle Place. Police say

Nationwide Manhunt Underway for Registered Sexual Predator

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – A nationwide manhunt is underway for a 27-year-old registered sexual predator who failed to appear in Edwards County Court Friday. A judge sentenced Nathan Ellison in absentia to six years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender. Ellison was sentenced last year in Jefferson County Court to 24-months probation