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

You feel it, don't you? Sunrise coming later, sunset earlier, and the roller rink of acorns underfoot. The change of seasons is well underway. And just as you are pulling out your flannel shirts, wool ...

During Donald Trump’s first term as president, Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly spent much of their time enacting laws and policies in direct opposition to the ...

Last year the headline at the end of the Marion football season was the Wildcats missed the playoffs for the first time since 2004, but this year the headline is the Wildcats returned to the playoffs ...

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 ...

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) welcomed an estimated 70 high school students from 14 schools to Mtn Dew Park in Marion on Oct. 30 as part of his annual Student Advisory Council. The Student ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...