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Three persons sustained gunshot wounds during an incident early Sunday morning, May 2, in McClure. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 shared the following report about the incident: On Sunday, May 2, at approximately 2:48 a.m. Illinois State Police, ISP, District 22...
The Flamm family of Flamm Orchards near Cobden are teaming up with University of Illinois Extension to host the first of four twilight meetings at their farm on Monday, May 17, starting at 6 p.m.   University of Illinois Extension educators Bronwyn Aly, Nathan Johanning and Katie Bell have been...
Local McDonald’s restaurants are celebrating the area’s teachers by offering a free beverage of choice in the drive thru. The promotion began May 3 and continues through May 14. Participating McDonald’s in the Southern Illinois area include those in Anna, Carbondale and Vienna.  National Teacher...
The Union County Alliance of Churches has announced that the location of the 2021 National Day of Prayer service has been changed. The decision was made due to thunderstorms in the forecast for the proposed day. The event scheduled for Thursday, May 6 was originally to be held at the band shell at...
Shawnee Community College continues to find ways to help students get ahead and stay ahead.   With so many setbacks caused by COVID-19, the college is once again choosing to offer intersession courses in May.  This year, before the summer semester, students can sign up for an accelerated...
By Tim KirsininkasCapitol News Illinoistkirsininkas@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday Illinois will lose a seat in Congress based on the results of the 2020 census. Illinois will move from 18 to 17 seats in the U.S. House, an expected result after some...
Union County Hospital in Anna is welcoming Dr. Rita Mukerji as an independent member of the medical staff.  Mukerji is an interventional cardiologist with River to River Heart Group.   Mukerji graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She completed a residency at the Indiana...
Bridges and buildings throughout the state will be turning orange this week to honor those who have died in work zones and to raise awareness as the Illinois Department of Transportation signals the start of another construction season.  To coincide with the national campaign held each spring, Gov...
In honor of National Police Appreciation Week, May 9-15, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is asking residents throughout the 58th Senate District to help send a hearty thank you to law enforcement officers for the work they do to keep communities safe. “Law enforcement have chosen a...
The National Day of Prayer is scheduled to be observed in Union County on Thursday, May 6.   The observance is being hosted by the City of Anna and coordinated by the Union County Alliance of Churches.    The event will be held at the band shell in the Anna City Park. The service/program is...

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