The largest city and county seat is Harrisburg. Pinckneyvilles Wilma Guy was a frequent donor to Rend Lake College, but officials still were surprised to learn of a $720,000 gift from her estate. Here is a list of local Saline County TV Stations and TV Networks. Carmi-White County Schools Foundation. Saline County News and Announcements In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Urges Republicans to Join Democrats in Addressing Immigration Reform WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Co. Click here to send us your news and photos. 18 year old Eadin Stewart of Johnston City, 23 year old Ryan Nance of Carterville, and 18 year old Travis Rule of Energy have now been charged with 45 counts of aggravated battery. Subscribe here (Opens in new window) Subscriber Services (Opens in new window) Three suspects have been arrested in connection to an incident where several students were shot with "gel water beads" at Marion Junior High School. Works that showcase the diverse talents of regional artists and SIU Carbondale alumni are among are among the highlights at University Museum this spring. The tornado that touched down in the Freemont area of McCracken county yesterday destroyed a lot of homes. Republican State Representatives R.J. Hawk and Lanny Fite both defended the drag show bill that has been passed by the Arkansas Senate at the Saline County Legislative Breakfast on Friday. According to Illinois State Police, around 1:20 p.m., a Jeep Wrangler was going south on Illinois 34 and a GMC garbage truck had just completed a trash pickup and began to continue south on Illinois 34. Salina Post is your destination for local news, sports, obituaries, opinion, announcements, and more. Works that showcase the diverse talents of regional artists and SIU Carbondale alumni are among are among the highlights at University Museum this spring. The Arkansas Senate voted Wednesday to approve SB 81, a proposed law which creates a process that would hold municipal or school library staff criminally liable for furnishing or distributing items deemed obscene to minors. The MARION The following information was released by the Marion Police Department on Thursday, March 2, 2023. These scores are well above the state averages of 77% for LPN MARION,IL Many parents of students at Marion Junior High were worried after a Wednesday incident in which three people allegedly shot water gel pellets from an airsoft-style gun at students who were outside for a physical education class. "No major injuries occurred and all students involved were seen by the school nurse and parents were contacted," a statement from the school district says. Foul play is not suspected, police say, but the incident is under investigation and an autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday. HARRISBURG -- Illinois Supreme Court candidate Judge Judy Cates visited Saline County Monday evening to continue to get her message out to voters. The driver of the Nissan was issued a citation, and both the driver and passenger were transported to a local hospital with injuries. Rule, Pittsburg, Ill. (WJPF) Arrests have been made in connection to a stolen vehicle in Williamson County.. The location for the Dog Agility Show and Rally classes on July 19 was instructor Cheri White's agility field. Submitted by the Saline County state's attorney's office. Franklin County Emergency Management is reporting a semi tanker carrying hazardous materials caught fire on I-57 northbound near mile marker 71 under the Webster Street Bridge. MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - One person died and another is hospitalized with serious injuries after a . SIU research team explores how to perfect our medicines, Agritourism tax credit takes sting out of insurance cost, SIU Museum exhibits celebrate region, alumni, Modern homesteading series generates interest, On the Trail: Battling the bush honeysuckle, Ande scores 40 points to guide Bulldogs to victory, Country star Josh Turner plays in Harrisburg tonight. She paid $250 bond and a $20 booking fee and was released about an hour later. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Blake Wilson of Wilson Kitchens Inc. was guest speaker at the Kiwanis meeting on Jan. 11. The indictment charges Robert Crimo Jr., 58, with seven counts of reckless conduct. She graduated from Cornell University in . The Bryant City Council plans to consider an Advertising and Promotion Commission and tax when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The event is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the health departments main office in Eldorado. Grants are awarded to public libraries serving culturally diverse, low-income and underserved populations. J.B. Pritzker is calling for making preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state within four years, starting with a $440 million investment to bring 5,000 additional children into the program this fall. The nonprofit Patient Rights Advocate recently released a report which examined 2,000 hospitals around th. That's what 99 residents are living with right now at Irvin Cobb apartments in downtown Paducah. The lake, also known as Jones State Lake, produces largemouth bass up to 7 pounds. Saline, MI News5 New Homes For Sale In The Saline Area; Saline, MI News Local food banks are kicking into high gear to absorb the growing need in the community. A suspect is in custody after nearly three dozen Marion Junior High School students were hit with airsoft pellets fired from a passing vehicle, As the name alludes to, we sell pipe, but its really much more than that. 2023 Statewide Nonprofit Security Grant Program Barbara Sue Hinkson. 200. According to a preliminary investigation, the driver was traveling southbound in the right lane on US Route 45. He was born on May 13, 1998 in Carbondale, Illinois to C.A. Survivors include his father, C. A. While the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade (NIBBB) has not blamed the US government for taking out one of its 32-inch-wide "Pico Balloons," the group of hobbyists notes in a post on its blog that its last transmission near a small island off the west coast of Alaska occurred after the balloon had been airborne for more than four months and circled the globe seven times. The River-to-River Trail Society and the Saline County Tourism Board are inviting the public to the unveiling and dedication of a monument to John O'Dell and the River-to-River Trail. Garrett Biggerstaff was a pastor at the time for Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Fairfield. A Saline County jury found Shannon Hale guilty of several methamphetamine-related charges. One of the most important key factors to f See more 68,579 people like this Country music star Josh Turner says fans will enjoy his show tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 5) at the Saline County Fairgrounds. Elementary zoning is on the agenda of the Bryant School Board on Thursday. FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL 6 DAYS AGO He was the son of William (Bill) and Louise (Towne) Jenkins. Saying thank you to Cheri White is not nearly enough for all she does for our 4-H dog exhibitors. Blake Wilson of Wilson Kitchens Inc. was guest speaker at the Kiwanis meeting on Jan. 11. I've enjoyed the scanner hobby for years and have found that networking is a great way to get the word out. We visited the Marion Community School District in southern Illinois SIH is accepting applications for their RN Residency Program to help graduating nurses transition to their profession. This year's event was the Gatsby Gala. SPRINGFIELD, IL Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is giving the annual State of the State address. Two people were injured in a traffic accident Saturday afternoon after the driver of a 2014 Nissan pathfinder failed to stop at a red light, according to Illinois State Police. The Marion Police Department recently assigned crews to dig around one neighborhood, leading to the discovery of a bag of methamphetamine in the sewer system. He met Helen Kenyon from Rochester, New York through letters. As part of the Mid-Ark Regional Library System, the Saline County Library now has access to a bookmobile it can use to bring library resources to those who may not have easy access to the two brick and mortar locations. Submitted by Heather Willis U of I Extension. On Yahoo, Yelp, SuperPages, AmericanTowns and 25 other directories! As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey. ', This is the fifth time Osborne has been charged with non-compliance. On Wednesday, March 1st, 27 year old Katelyn Campbell of McLeansboro walked into the White County Sheriffs Department to turn herself in. PADUCAH, KY (WSIL) -- The Cave-In Rock Ferry reopened today. Print . Morris Library. Show 1-10 of . Police say the Brookport, Illinois, man waived extradition and was taken to the McCracken County Jail on Tuesday. That's why they're urging community members to take precautions and review safety practices while working in and around grain bins. Local News Publishers No sources with tracked biases. She is being held on $5,000 bond. FREEMONT, KY (WSIL) -- Authorities arrested a man with a firearm after an argument he had with someone in a disaster area after a storm. A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois; Ballard County; and McCracken County until 6 p.m. A 21-year-old man allegedly led police on two vehicle pursuits in Lake Villa and Antioch before being later arrested in Vernon Hills, prosecutors said. Three suspects are behind bars facing aggravated battery charges after nearly 40Marion Junior Highstudents were struck with water-gel pellets from a passing vehicle on Wednesday morning. MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (WSIL) -- Sections of Old Mayfield Road will remain closed after a tornado tore through the town of Fremont, KY. MARION, IL (WSIL) -- The three in custody suspected for shooting 38 people with a Splat R ball gun in Marion earlier this week were in court on Friday. He was arrested on March 1 and booked into the Williamson A Crossville woman is being held in the White County Jail following her arrest on a White County Warrant. Prosecutors have said he helped his son, Robert Crimo III, obtain a gun license years before the shooting in Highland Park, even though the then-19-year-old had threatened violence. . A modern homesteading series kicked off in January as residents from across southern Illinois gathered to learn how they can become better connected to their food, family and community. With a total number of 31,560 people as of the 2020 census, this little town boasts a long, fascinating past. The accident happened at 1:30 p.m. For decades, southern Illinois River-to-River Trail was a dream, an aspiration. Two people were found dead at the scene and four others were taken to the hospital, a state trooper said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. We appreciate you, Cheri! His bond is set at $20,000. We're joined by Janna Clifton for a look at upcoming events in Jackson. WSIL (Fremont, KY) -- On March 3rd, a tornado touched down in McCracken County in Fremont, Kentucky between 11:08 and 11:10 AM. Springfield The Illinois Emergency Manag Chicago Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Human Rights Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced on March 3rd, th Chicago takes the title as Top Metro in the nation for 10th straight year The Bryant Water and Wastewater Committee heard an update on the Metron water meter upgrade on Tuesday. CoorsTek held a ribbon cutting for its CoorsTek Academy in its Benton location on Tuesday. But theBoys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinoisare bringing the Red Carpet experience to the Local 6 region during their upcoming 2023 Trivia Night at the Oscars event. Campbell was taken into and released to the Correctional Officers. Aaron Wayne Bryant, 24, of Harrisburg, Illinois, died Saturday, December 17, 2022. The Royal Players plan to hold auditions for their April show "Hello Dolly" at 7 p.m. March 3 and 2 p.m. March 4 at First UMC Church, 200 N. Market St. Benton. After Tuesday, the temporary boost to SNAP benefits put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic will end nationwide. ODell passed away in 2021. McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer has declared a state of emergency the county in light of tornado damage sustained during Friday's severe weather. Police say the weapon used was an Orbeez gel blaster, a toy marketed to children and teenagers, which fires round, plastic, water-filled pellets at a high rate of speed. The RN Residency Program supports new hires for their first twelve BENTON The following individuals are wanted on warrants by the Franklin County Sheriffs Office. RALEIGH A two-vehicle injury crash happened on Illinois 34 just south of Ellis Farm Lane in Saline County Monday afternoon. Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 05:27 PM CST. human resources job scope; holland america cruise cancellations due to coronavirus Many parents of students at Marion Junior High were worried after a Wednesday incident in which three people allegedly shot water gel pellets at students who were outside for a physical education class. The Aim for Advocacy Trap Shoot has been moved to March 3 at Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex, 2800 Graham Rd., Jacksonville. Asa Hutchinson. Posted: Mar 4, 2023 / 11:44 AM CST. According to the Marion Police Department, Eadin S. Stewart, 18 of Johnston City, Ryan J. Nance, 23 of Carterville, and Travis J. ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A father of seven was shot and killed while sitting on the porch of his home in the village of Washington Park, located in St. Clair . A brief ceremony will be held on the grounds of ELDORADO, Ill. (KFVS) - Egyptian Health Department and Dental Safari are hosting a back-to-school clinic on Wednesday, August 17. Cole A. Kazakeich, 21, of Vernon Hills, was charged with aggravated fleeing police, reckless driving, two counts of speed, improper traffic lane usage and . Before starting their game Friday, Feb. 3, the Massac Patriots-Harrisburg Bulldogs match-up began with an emotional ceremony to show support for young Graham Hosman in his battle with cancer. CHICAGO CMS Announces Launch of Reparations Commission Website to Inform Public about Economic Inequities [WASHINGTON, D.C.] U.S. Ryan Brucker signed to play baseball with Southeast Illinois Junior College in Harrisburg. In addition to the original charge of domestic battery, Tristan Sine, 26, sign now faces new charges of aggravated domestic battery and unlawful restraint. - On Wednesday, the family and friends of Franklin Ramirez mourned a person they said was a great father and a special person. You have permission to edit this article. A jury has found a southern Illinois woman guilty of murder in the 2020 stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl. How American Rescue Plan Act monies have been used in Saline County. The sheriff's office says deputies were able to reunite the woman with her family, and she has since received medical treatment at a local hospital. Low 42F. Dale Jenkins was born on a farm outside of Griswold on January 10, 1937. The Harrisburg boys basketball team starts the homestretch of the regular season with a .500 record with the hopes its excellent showing at the 42nd annual Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament will get them over the hump to start the playoffs in a few weeks with momentum. Legislators are taking action to try to make it easier for people who dont have fixed, permanent addresses to obtain or renew their drivers licenses or personal IDs. That's the fundamental premise behind a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher's newly funded project using light and chemistry to improve how medicines are made. A woman who received probation for distributing a sexually explicit video of a McHenry woman without her permission was sentenced to three years in prison after violating her probation. . According to a news release from ISP, the crash happened at approximately 1:52 p.m. Wednesday on Illinois 142 just south of North County Line Road in Saline County. Each suspect faces 38 counts of aggravated battery. The following individuals were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections in the second quarter of 2022 in Saline County Circuit Court: . In total, 5 stories have been published about Saline County, Illinois which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Bryant Middle School's Black History Month program was full of both history and surprises on Tuesday. Over 30 Marion Junior High School students were treated for welts and bruises after they were shot with water filled pellets while on school grounds in Marion, IL. The Arkansas Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Monday to create a process that would hold municipal or school library staff criminally liable for furnishing or distributing items deemed obscene to minors. At that time, another vehicle was turning west from US Route 45 onto Small Street. Little orphan "Annie" will sing her heart out next month in the Young Players production of the popular musical at the Historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton sponsored by Everett Buick GMC and performed by Young Players. He was found guilty by a jury on February 10. Breaking News Bar . According to the news release, Taryn Hopkins was driving a silver Toyota Solara traveling south on Illinois 142. VERNON A 28-year-old McLeansboro man appeared in Jefferson County Court Monday in two separate cases accusing him of child grooming. He has brown hair and green eyes. Soon, hundreds of high school students from around southern Illinois will visit Shawnee Community College for their annual Career and Technical Education day event. The U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge that connects Paducah and Brookport, Illinois, has reopened to traffic, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says. Charity Organization. Senator also criticized Boeing leadership for neglecting critical information during 737 MAX cert [SPRINGFIELD, IL] U.S. Please subscribe to keep reading. The incident happened at about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday while the students were on an outdoor track during P.E. But opponents blamed Lightfoot for an increase in crime and criticized her as being a divisive, overly contentious leader. The Illinois SAFE-T Act was set to go in effect on January 1 and while it's full of really bad ideas that will put citizens and law enforcement at extreme risk, the end of cash bail has gotten most of the spotlight.Authored by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, the act was approved by the Illinois General [] Michael Williams, 30, is described by police as a white male standing 6'3s tall. 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He has since been terminated by the church. Attorneys Michael Mann and Craig Housman discuss social security disability and workers compensation. We want to hear about the latest and greatest story that's happening within our community. Illinois State Police arrested Toria Emerson that same month, as well as Troy Gwaltney and Richard Emerson, alleging that the three Eldorado residents moved Mitchell's body to Gallatin County to intentionally conceal his death. The vehicle approached the intersection of US Route 45 at Small Street. Thirty-four-year-old Joshua K. Brooks of Ewing is wanted for Failure to Appear-Possession of Welcoming spring to Uptown Jackson in the weeks to come | Jackson This Week 3/2/23. The Bryant Hornet Football Booster Club is putting on a new event, Friday Night Lights, to benefit the team on Feb. 24 at the Bryant Hornet Indoor Facility. WASHINGTON, DC (WSIL) -- Two U.S. Rezoning to reduce the the Hill Farm Elementary and Parkway Elementary zones passed during the Bryant School Board meeting on Thursday. The Harrisburg District Library and Eldorado Memorial Library have gotten a share of the $627,624 in 2023 Project Next Generation grants issued to 30 public libraries statewide to support a mentoring program for at-risk youth. For the first time, Illinois agritourism businesses may apply for a liability insurance tax credit. Two cars leaving from opposite cities traveling toward each other will meet more quickly than one car driving all the way to the other car sitting stationary. His bond is set at $10,000. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about, Looking for a source we don't already have? Republican State Representatives R.J. Hawk and Lanny Fite both defended the "drag show" bill that has been passed by the Arkansas Senate at the Saline County Legislative Breakfast on Friday. In response to weather concerns, several schools in the Local 6 area have closed or switched to learn-from-home days on March 6. County officials said it will power most of the Saline County Detention . In the process, students learn to achieve success through project-based learning, and gain life skills, such as effective communication, goal setting and conflict resolution. A 39-year-old Eldorado woman is dead after a single vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Saline County, Illinois State Police said. MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (WSIL) -- McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer has declared a , CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (WSIL) -- A Jackson man was taken into custody after hitting a Cape Girar, (ASSOCIATED PRESS) -- Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied inc. Copyright 2023 Southern Illinois Local Media Group, LLC. Goals for 2023 at Carbondale Chamber with Exec Director William Lo | Checking In With the Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Barbara Sue Hinkson, age 87, of Benton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at her home. The vehicle then became airborne and struck a utility pole and overturned, coming to rest in a field. Recently, one local pharmacist was appointed to the Arkansas Board of Health for a three-year term by outgoing Gov.