This week, we’re going to start with our latest Critter Sighting Updates...
The Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT, is planning to host 18 workshops throughout the state to help local governments and communities learn about and apply for funding opportunities.
The Special Programs Assistance Conferences are designed to help potential grant recipients to take part...
March is National Nutrition Month, which is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
In an effort to improve the nutritional health of children in Southern Illinois, Southern 7 Health Department is reminding families that the...
Stinson Memorial Public Library District is planning to put up a Spring StoryWalk display during March and April.
The StoryWalk will feature the book titled “As an Oak Tree Grows” by Brian Karas.
The StoryWalk was scheduled to be on display starting March 14 at Stinson Memorial Public Library in...
Four Southern Illinois University Carbondale master of music students will help everyone think of warmer weather ahead during a concert set for Friday, March 21, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda.
The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series will present “SPRING” in a free, public program that...
Local and state officials are working together to get help for those in Southern Illinois who were impacted by the severe winter storm which struck the region on Jan. 5.
“This winter storm has caused problems across Southern Illinois, and we are working closely with state emergency agencies and the...
As the country prepares to commemorate Veterans Day, Southern Illinois University Carbondale plans to host Boots to Business, B2B, Reboot, a special entrepreneurship training program for veterans, activity-duty service members and their spouses.
The entrepreneurship training program is scheduled in...
As the country prepares to commemorate Veterans Day, Southern Illinois University Carbondale plans to host Boots to Business, B2B, Reboot, a special entrepreneurship training program for veterans, activity-duty service members and their spouses.
The entrepreneurship training program is scheduled in...
A deadline is approaching to enter this year’s Veteran’s Day parade in Anna. The parade is scheduled Nov. 11.
The annual parade is hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of Anna.
The deadline to submit an entry form for the parade is Nov. 4.
The theme for this year’s...
A deadline is approaching to enter this year’s Veteran’s Day parade in Anna. The parade is scheduled Nov. 11.
The annual parade is hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of Anna.
The deadline to submit an entry form for the parade is Nov. 4.
The theme for this year’s...
Polling places are set for the 2024 general election in Union County. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Union County polling places follow, by precinct:
Anna 1 and 2: Main Street Center, 400 S. Main St., Anna.
Anna 3 and 4: Anna...
Obituaries
Judith Ann Duckworth Altenberger, age 84, of Karnak, Ill. passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her children after a battle with cancer.
Judy was a loving mother and an excellent cook. Judy enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening and spending time with her...
Hilda Jean Boyd, age 88, of Anna, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Deaconess Union County Hospital in Anna.
Born on July 15, 1936 in Pomona, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love for her family.
She married James Samuel Boyd on June 24, 1952 in Paragould, Ark...
Margaret Louise Cain passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2025. She lived a beautiful and happy life. She loved her family, her friends, and the Lord very dearly.
She was born in Coalgate, Okla. on Dec. 14, 1930 to James and Magdalene (Gigo) Percich. She had six brothers and sisters who...
Dale R. Whiteside, 90, of Moline, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline.
Memorial services for Dale were at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.
The service was livestreamed at www.wheelanpressly....
Gerald “Jerry” Miller, age 83, of Anna, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, Ill.
Jerry was born on July 12, 1941 to Sidney Gerald, Sr. and Ruby B. (Farris) Miller in Olive Branch, Ill. On Sept. 1, 1962, he married Dixie Sheffer and they have...
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Following decades of decline, even fewer birds will darken North American skies by the end of the century, according to a new analysis by scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign....
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