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DePue man faces felony charges
A DePue man faces felony charges for alleged criminal sexual assault behavior. Matthew R. Wrona, 22, of DePue, was arrested Oct.
Weiner dogs raise money for kids
Jack sat proud after wiener dogs from far and near waddled into Anna on Saturday to proudly participate in the fifth annual Weiner Dog Race at Anna City Park.
Union County is set to host its annual Colorfest activities this weekend, and the communities and businesses have planned a smorgasbord of events for all ages and tastes.
Hydrogen generators may be a way to cut costs at the pump
Danny Windings of Cobden sees a lot of time on the roads of Southern Illinois. As a Cornwell Tool distributor, he drives his truck all around the area.
Stroke Survivors' Support Group Gains Momentum, Members
Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other is the only initiative of its kind. Founded in 2004 by just five stroke survivors, the grassroots group has grown considerably, and is now comprised of hundreds of ...
Shawnee puts $1.5 million into new Anna Extension Center
Shawnee Community College has spent $1.5 million to turn Anna's former Wal-Mart storefront into an expanded education extension and fitness center for students.
Hey! We didn't forget your town
Some of the people who call me on the phone offer news tips, others ask questions and some are annoyed by things they say we have or have not done.
Looking for anyone named Wall in Union County that may have knowledge of my Father's birth and/or adoption .
Oscar time: Can 'The Dark Knight' compete against awards-season heavyweights?
That was "Titanic" 11 years back. This time, it's "The Dark Knight," a critically acclaimed film but a genre picture that will be a tougher sell to Academy Award voters, except for the performance delivered by ...
Marshall C. Moss, 79, of Anna died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept.
Residents differ on energy options
The prospect of drilling for oil, either off U.S. shores or in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, has moved to the fore of the national dialogue on energy.
Union County plans to build sports complex
ANNA Sports teams from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and other Union County leagues will have a new home field in the future.
Annual gala honors five "Inspiring Women"
Four women who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in their professional careers and respective communities, and an SIU Carbondale alumna of the School of Journalism who has earned national acclaim as an ...
Jonesboro festival for the (humming)birds
Bird lovers gathered Saturday to tag and adopt some ruby-throated hummingbirds and release them back into the wild.
Anna water rates rise by 25 cents
The Anna City Council on Tuesday announced an increase for the cost of water of 25 cents per 1,000 gallons.
Susan D. Vitt, 56, died at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at her home following a long battle with brain cancer.
Illinois celebration to include actors portraying Lincoln, Douglas
On Sept. 15, 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas met in Jonesboro for the third of the historic debates in the race for the Senate seat that helped launch Lincoln to the presidency.
Ivan J. Stoddard, 92, of Malta, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the DeKalb Area Retirement Center in DeKalb.
Fox Valley students receive scholarships
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 208 scholarships to students for the 2008-09 school year.
Rains Damage Remodeled Animal Shelter
Heavy rains causing problems for an area animal shelter just recovering from severe flooding in March.
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