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IDOT to Perform Bridge Work on Route 141 Starting Monday

OMAHA – IDOT says upcoming bridge repairs will take place on Illinois Route 141 east of Route 1 on the Gallatin/White County line. Starting Monday, weather permitting, there will be repairs to the bridge carrying Route 141 over a tributary of Cane Creek – about 3 miles east of Illinois Route 1 – that will

Ameren Continuing to Make Power Grid More Storm Ready

14MayKyle Norris

HARRISBURG – Storms are in the forecast which means residents need to be ready if those dark storm clouds head their way. Ameren Illinois is working year round to make sure their grid is ready for possible severe weather. George Justice is the Vice President of Electric Operations for Ameren Illinois. He says their long-term

Mt. Vernon Police Respond to Cherry Street Home, Find Dead Man on Porch

14Mayadmin

MT. VERNON – A man is facing charges after a distraught woman walked into the Mt. Vernon Police Department Wednesday afternoon reporting that a man had possibly been shot at a home in the 1800 block of Cherry. She also reported that a man at the home had attacked her and stolen her phone. After

Southern Illinois COVID-19 Report – Wednesday, May 13

13MayBarry

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Click on the links below for the latest COVID-19 information from area health departments for Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Check back often for updates. Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department Jefferson County Health Department Southern Seven Health Department The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Wednesday announced 1,677 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Benton City Council Approves FY 2020-21 Budget

13MayBarry

BENTON – The Benton City Council approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget by a vote of 4 to 1 at Monday night’s meeting. You can see a draft copy of the budget on the city’s website at bentonil.com. The budget shows that total projected revenue will be just over $3 million with total projected

Southern Seven Health Department Reminds That with the Start of Summer Brings Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

13MayKyle Norris

ULLIN – Summer is quickly approaching, and that means another virus is going to come into play for residents to watch out for. Mosquitoes will be returning, and that will bring the return of the West Nile Virus. Shawnna Rhine with the Southern Seven Health Department says the symptoms of West Nile can be similar

Harrisburg Principal Wins Golden Apple Award

13MayKyle Norris

HARRISBURG – A Harrisburg school principal has been named the winner of the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. Natalie Fry, the principal at Eastside Intermediate School, has been named the winner of the statewide award. Fry says it’s not about the recognition, she eats, sleeps, and breathes educating local kids. President of

McLeansboro to Keep City Pool Closed in 2020

13MayKyle Norris

MCLEANSBORO – The McLeansboro City Council voted to not open the city pool for the 2020 season at Tuesday night’s meeting. The decision comes as many cities weigh their options for what to do with their community pools this summer. Mt. Vernon and Herrin have already voted to keep their city pools closed this summer.

Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Monday Night Incident in Carbondale

13MayBarry

CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man has been charged after Carbondale Police responded to the 700 block of South Lewis Lane around 6:20 Monday night after receiving a report of a person displaying a firearm. According to a Carbondale Police press release, officers found the suspect, 24-year-old Kevonta Thomas, who fled on foot into home. Thomas

Two Allegedly Shot in Early Tuesday Morning Shooting in Carbondale

13MayBarry

CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police are investigating a report of shots fired that led to two people being allegedly shot early Tuesday morning in the area of Dorthella Street and Lynda Drive. According to a Carbondale Police press release, officers responded to the scene just before 2:30 a.m. and learned that a gunshot victim arrived at