Paul Wilcoxen

CAMBRIA — After three trustee resignations in August and two appointments in less than two months, the Cambria Village Board is one seat away from having all six board seats filled.

TAMAROA — Locating a soil sample collected in Perry County in 1861 required more than historical maps and university records.

MARION — Whitfield Harrington Jr. believes Washington has overlooked Southern Illinois, and the American Center Party candidate for U.S. Senate wants to bring jobs and investment back to the region.

HERRIN — By the time firefighters arrive at a house fire, residents may have had only minutes to escape. Sometimes, a smoke alarm is what gets them out safely.

MARION — The first time Rachelle Gray watched her son sit on a horse without someone holding him up, she cried.

MARION — Republican Scott Doody and Democrat Homer "Chip" Markel are competing for a two-year term representing Illinois House District 118 in the Nov. 3 general election.

of 2 ELKVILLE — On Friday, Oct. 23, more than two decades of planning culminated during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Elverado PreK-8

When the Elverado School District asked voters to support a tax referendum for a new prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade school, they responded overwhelmingly, approving the measure with about 85% support.

MARION — Republican Ron Ellis and Democrat Darcy Hemphill are competing for a six-year term on the Williamson County Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 3 general election, with property taxes, county spending and government transparency among the leading issues.

City officials gave Mayor Steve Frattini the go-ahead Monday to pursue financial support for the Williamson County CEO program, which gives high school students hands-on experience starting and operating businesses.