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The Union county marching band is made from all four Union county schools. Together we will be marching at Disney world in Orlando Florida in March 2010.

Comedian and athlete Josh Blue headlines Zanies' suburban venues this weekend. The winner of the 2006 edition of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and a member of the United States' 2004 Paralympic Soccer Team, Blue - who has cerebral palsy - has said of his disability, "I realize that people are going to stare, so I want to give them something to stare ...

Two southern Illinois students earn the Jason Lindsey Outstanding Science Student Scholarship.

New Jersey parole officers held a Statehouse protest Tuesday to object to the first of many anticipated unpaid days off for state workers this year, calling the practice a vacation day for criminals.

Three Southern Illinois people are in jail charged with a theft at a local business! 34-year-old Michael Neil of Karnak, Illinois, 28-year-old Donnie Kindle and 21-year-old Delana Greer both of Cypress, Illinois, were arrested this week in connection with theft of copper wire at Rustya s Home center in Anna.

Glenbrook South High School is hosting a Glenview Community Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 16 in the Lyceum.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Precipitation Significant throughout Illinois in March Snow in the north and rain in the south While northern Illin ois received more snow in March, southern Illinois received heavy rain that resulted in significant flooding.

A three-car collision on U.S. Highway 51 near Arnold's Market sent six people to the hospital and caused police to redirect traffic Friday.

Free medical care is a hot topic any time, but the layoffs and price hikes within the last year have brought an influx of patients seeking discounted medical help in Elgin.

The Rev. Tony Foeller will forever remember the moment he learned the Rev. Fred Winters had been gunned down Sunday while preaching his sermon inside First Baptist Church of Maryville, Ill.

Union County State's Attorney Tyler Edmonds says a man from Anna faces numerous charges in connection with an alleged assault last month.

Suggestions for things to do in Evanston, with comment from Pioneer Press staffer Judy Brinkworth.

At least 33 break-ins reported in less than a month, but now police say they have their man.

By Arnold Wyrick JONESBORO, IL - On Monday evening school leaders in the Jonesboro Elementary School District put to rest all of the rumors circulating around Union County about the Pre-K program.

Raymond Garrett Jr., 60, of Jonesboro died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Jonesboro Rehab and Healthcare Center in Jonesboro.

Posted Jan 05, 2009 @ 08:03 PM Last update Jan 05, 2009 @ 08:09 PM PEORIA - With a list in hand, Amanda Starnes appeared as if she knew exactly what to look for while scouring the clothing racks at Goodwill ...

"The timing wasn't intentional," attorney Richard J. Whitney said, "but this has been a great Christmas present" for those concerned with the future of Bald Knob Cross.

Carry forth declaration's ideals To the Editor: Dec. 10 marked the 60th anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

A Union County group, focused on historic preservation, will announce Friday an effort to purchase a privately owned home in Anna where President Abraham Lincoln stayed.

An Anna business is offering help to raise money for local schools through a special coupon system.