Taylor Field in Harrisburg Reopened to Public

HARRISBURG – With the area entering Phase Three of the state’s reopening plan, Harrisburg school district officials have announced that Taylor Field is being reopened to the public. Community members are once again allowed to walk on the track encircling the football field. In a Facebook post from the district, people are asked to keep

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Harrisburg City Council Approves Multiple Vehicle Purchases at Thursday Meeting

HARRISBURG – The Harrisburg City Council approved multiple vehicle purchases at Thursday night’s meeting. The council approved purchasing a truck for the fire department from Jim Hayes Ford. The cost of the truck is just over $26,000. Also approved was a track hoe purchase for the water and sewer department from Little Tractor for $49,000

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MVPD Responds to Gunshots in the Area of Rose Lane Thursday Night

MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon Police Department responded to reported gunshots around 10 Thursday night in the 4200/4300 block of Rose Lane. MVPD Chief Trent Page… We hope to bring you more information on this as it is made available to us.

Two Area JCPenney Stores Among over 150 Company is Closing

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – JCPenney is closing more than 150 stores, including their Carbondale and Mt. Vernon locations. According to a release from the company, they are closing 154 stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. The release went on to say that the company plans to continue operating the majority of their

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Hamilton Memorial Hospital Family Clinics Offering Free Sports Physicals Starting June 11

MCLEANSBORO – McLeansboro Family Clinic and Carmi Family Clinic will offer free sports physicals to incoming Hamilton County, Carmi-White County and NCOE high school sophomores, juniors and seniors starting June 11 on every Thursday and Friday by appointment only. Sports physicals must be completed by June 26. To participate, students or parents should call McLeansboro

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MVTHS Officials Giving Reminders for Drive Through Graduation Saturday

MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon Township High School drive-through graduation is Saturday night, and school officials are reminding parents and students of what they need to know for the festivities. MVTHS Superintendent Jeff Fritchtnitch gives a synopsis of what seniors can expect at the ceremony. Festivities will begin around 6 p.m. You can listen

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Changes Coming Statewide to WIC Nutrition Program

HARRISBURG – The Illinois Department of Human Services will soon offer state-wide use of EBT for the Women, Infants & Children’s (WIC) Nutrition Program. Shawnna Rhine with the Southern Seven Health Department says the change will make it easier for participants and stores to use the program. The new eWIC cards are expected to be

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Ameren Illinois Offers Hardship Grants to Small Business and Non-profit Organizations

MT. VERNON – Ameren Illinois announced that funding is available for small businesses and non-profits that have fallen behind on their electric bills. Under the company’s COVID-19 Economic Hardship Recovery Program, one-time grants of up to $500 will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis until June 30 or until the funds are exhausted. Ameren

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Harrisburg City Council to Open, Review Vehicle Bids at Tonight’s Meeting

HARRISBURG – The Harrisburg City Council will open sealed bids for multiple new city vehicles at their scheduled meeting Thursday night. The council will review the bids for a new truck for the fire department, a new track hoe for the water and sewer department, and a new dump truck for the street and alley

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Mt. Vernon Man Arrested in Connection with Monday Stabbing

MT. VERNON – A 30-year-old Mt. Vernon man who was free on bond in a sexual assault case was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged stabbing in the 1000 block of South 26th. According to Mt. Vernon Police Chief Trent Page, Theodore Jefferson was arrested Monday in connection with the reported stabbing. Page says

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