The FBI received a tip about possible sexual abuse involving a Carterville High School employee and former students in November 2024 — yet a year had passed before the district placed the employee ...

When Illinoisans look to power their homes, they are faced with what can be an intimidating landscape of energy providers. That includes the major energy utilities — Commonwealth Edison, Ameren ...

Kenneth Edward Johns, 95, passed away on Feb. 14, 2026, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on March 7, 1930, in Hurst, the son of the late John and ...

Helen Faye Stroud, 73, of Shawneetown passed away Feb. 2, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Survivors include her children, Harry Lee Barnes, Linda Faye Franks, Henry Allen Barnes and Kristy Ann ...

Shelba Jean Renfroe, 85, of Rosiclare passed away Feb. 4, 2026, at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare. Survivors include her children, Shelia Hicks of Harrisburg and James A. Renfroe of Rosiclare; ...

Ramona Jean Waldrop, 95, of Herrin passed away at 3:00 in the morning on Jan. 27, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Marion. She was born on July 21, 1930, in rural Williamson County to Clethra and Bertie ...

Franklin Leon “Lee” Rodgers went home to be with his Lord and Savior Feb. 6, 2026, at Solarbron Family-first Senior Living in Evansville, Ind. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Blue Funeral Home ...