The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: ...

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) welcomed an estimated 70 high school students from 14 schools to Mtn Dew Park in Marion ...

The Marion football team’s return to the 5A playoffs turned out to be a short one at Highland Friday night with the Bulldogs’ offense scoring on six of its first seven possessions to eliminate the ...

Vernys May Smith, 94, of Marion, IL, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Vernys was born on Oct. 30, 1930, on a farm in Missouri, to the late Lily and Harry Lewis. She resided in Missouri until she ...

John (Jack) David Wides, 78, was born Aug. 5, 1946, in Murphysboro, and passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2024. Jack is survived by his children, David and Rachel and husband Alex; his grandchildren, ...

Raymond Carl Lenzi, with photo, publishes 11/6 in the Carbondale Times. $100 to Meredith Funeral Home. Raymond Carl Lenzi peacefully passed from this world on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. He was surrounded ...

Louise Vaughn, 94, of Golconda passed away at Rosiclare Rehab and Healthcare Center on Oct. 27, 2024. A private family service will be held at a later date. Hardin County Funeral Service is overseeing ...

Gulls are noisy, long-winged seabirds with webbed feet. Although some live almost exclusively on fish, most are omnivores, ...

Junior Callahan Roper etched himself firmly in the annals of Marion football history with a record-breaking performance by throwing seven touchdown passes to lead the Wildcats back to the playoffs ...

Both offenses were on fire Friday night in Collinsville with the Kahoks scoring 19 points in the second quarter to take a 32-18 lead at the half, but Marion rallied in the second half eventually ...