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The National Weather Service out of Paducah, Kentucky has issued a severe heat advisory for all of Southern Illinois, as well as parts of Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Missouri. This heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. today through 8 p.m. tomorrow. Heat index values could exceed 107 degrees. Our area is already under an extended advisory lasting through Wednesday, with triple digit indices through mid-next week. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses...

IDOT worker murdered, suspect in custody The ex-wife of an Illinois Department of Transportation worker who was believed to be killed in a crash is now charged with murder. The Jackson County State’s Attorney says 41-ye...

To our readers: It is with deep regret we announce that the Friday, July 15 print edition of the Du Quoin Call will be its last.

Highland Park subject of Senate hearing Highland Park’s mayor was in Washington D.C. Wednesday for a hearing on mass shootings. Nancy Rotering spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee about access to ...

Pritzker Administration Awards $12 million in Rebuild Illinois funds for Affordable Housing Preservation CHICA...

SIU-Carbondale could more local students attend the university next fall as it bolsters recruiting efforts in its backyard.

The Murphysboro republican says the U.S. House will be voting this week on legislation to ensure toxic-exposed veterans receive care and benefits.

CARBONDALE, IL. (WSIL) -- Southern Illinois University wants to get more students locally.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is encouraging potential students in the southernmost part of the state to become Salukis.

Second Peoria Starbucks voting on unionizing. The Starbucks at 707 W. Pioneer Parkway is now participating in a mail election supervised by the National Labor Relations Board on whether to unionize at that location. “Those eligible to vote are all…Read more →