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Pastor Rick Warren: Look to the Needs of Others
Look to the Needs of Others By Rick Warren “Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand” (Philippians 2:4 The Message). The starting point for all happiness is the moment you shift the focus away from yourself. If all you think about is yourself, you’re going […]
Student housing to be consolidated on West Side of SIU Campus
CARBONDALE – SIU Carbondale will bring students together in residence halls on the west side of campus this fall in order to increase student engagement, according to SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemago.
Jenetta C. Trussell – Christopher, IL
Jenetta C. Trussell, 70, of Christopher, passed away at 11:41 a.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.
Wilma Lee Cockrum – Sesser, IL
Wilma Lee Cockrum, 94, of Sesser, IL passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 2019 at her home in Sesser.
Breaking News
Labor officials urge farmers to slow down amid harvest rush
The narrow window for farmers to get their crops out of the fields is open in Illinois and state officials are reminding operators to slow down or risk injuries.
Benton Terminix to hold car wash to help local food pantry
A local Benton business is taking an innovative approach to a national plan handed down by its parent company.
Man indicted on murder in Illinois state trooper’s death
A 45-year-old man has been indicted on first-degree murder in the death of an Illinois state trooper.
Trial set for December for Harrisburg man accused of murder in wife’s 2016 death
HARRISBURG — Despite his efforts to withdraw as counsel for a Saline County man accused of murder, Duane Verity will be Brian Burns’ defense attorney after all.
Illinois Attorney General files another lawsuit accusing drug companies of deceptive marketing in opioid sales
The Illinois Attorney General’s office has filed another lawsuit against several drug companies alleging they used deceptive marketing practices to sell opioids.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead hunting party to Illinois looking to bag businesses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning a series of trips to Illinois to convince businesses to move to the Sunshine State.
