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CARTERVILLE — The local charity Gum Drops helps feed hungry children throughout Southern Illinois by filling backpacks with bags of kid-friendly snacks. Since COVID, the mission the founders believe is

“You have been integral to my life, to Marion and to the region,” Marion Mayor Mike Absher said during the ceremony. “We know you’re here and we know what you

Since 1921, Homecoming has been a beloved tradition at Southern Illinois University, welcoming all Salukis, current and former, to the biggest football game of the year. It wasn’t until six years later when sophomore Dorothy Benner was elected “football queen” that a new tradition began and would continue throughout the next century. The SIU Homecoming...

Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently honored the winners of the second annual Women of Action Awards.

Do the limited-edition Apple Harvest flavors fall too far from the Sour Patch Kids tree, or are they ripe for the picking? We tore open a pouch to find out.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

The Copper Coin Ballet Company, Springfield Youth Performance Group and Springfield Ballet Company are performing the "The Nutcracker."

When it comes to homemade, edible Christmas gifts, theres nothing like old-fashioned candy and these 80 best Christmas candy recipes prove it.