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Paxton Media Southern Illinoisan

Southern Illinois Region

Paxton Media acquires The Southern Illinoisan newspaper

LOUISVILLE, Ky./CARBONDALE -- Paxton Media Group (PMG), a family-owned media company currently managed by fifth generation family members, has agreed to purchase The Southern Illinoisan newspaper on Monday. Lee Enterprises had owned The Southern Illinoisan since 1979. Dirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is representing Lee Enterprises in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed. PMG Group Publisher Bill Evans will add The Southern to his stable of media properties […]

todayOctober 30, 2023 46

Illinois

Illinois

New Illinois casino resort opens up downstate

CARTERVILLE (The Center Square) – The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, which brings hundreds of rooms, gambling, and restaurants to the downstate area, is now open in Carterville.  Walker's Bluff was granted a gaming license in 2021, leading to a nearly $160 million construction project to bring entertainment and jobs to the southern part of the state. Casino owner Cynde Bunch discussed the state's progress on opening the casino ahead of schedule. "Twenty months ago, I said at the groundbreaking that […]

todaySeptember 3, 2023 83

Illinois broadband

Illinois

$30 million headed to southern Illinois for rural broadband

SPRINGFIELD (FarmWeekNow) -- At least 121 farms, 145 businesses, 10 educational facilities and nearly 5,000 people across rural areas of three southern Illinois counties will soon have access to high-speed internet under nearly $30 million in federal grants awarded Aug. 21. The funding, allocated through the fourth round of USDA Rural Development’s ReConnect Program, is part of a larger $667 million in grants and loans for 37 projects in 22 states. Illinois’ share, which totals $28.669 million, will be split […]

todayAugust 22, 2023 691

Johno Fergusson

General News

Fergusson receives swimming and diving coaching promotion

CARBONDALE -- Johno Fergusson is receiving a promotion to associate head coach of the SIU Salukis swimming and diving team. Head coach Geoff Hanson made the announcement Saturday in a press release. During his first four years as an assistant coach at SIU, Fergusson has played an instrumental role in the Salukis' success helping them record a 45-19 dual meet record as well as three conference runner-up trophies. In 2023, the program featured its first All-American swimmer in 18 years. […]

todayJuly 29, 2023 98

Crockett-Pope

General News

Crockett-Pope joins Saluki Softball coaching staff

CARBONDALE -- Southern Illinois University softball head coach Jen Sewell named Kiarra Crockett-Pope as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024 season. The announcement was made in a news release Friday As a player, Crockett-Pope had a standout career at California State University Northridge (CSUN). In 2019, she was named the Big West Co-Freshman Field Player of the Year. She was also a Big West All-Freshman team. In addition, she was also a Second Team All-Conference selection.She will coach on the […]

todayJuly 29, 2023 86

Illinois Washington County

Illinois

Illinois State Police arrests three in Washington County death

NASHVILLE/BELLEVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has arrested three men involved in the death of a Washington County man. ISP's Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the arrests Thursday in a news release. The arrests have links to the death of 44-year-old Montez Pearson following an extensive investigation. Pearson was found dead on July 19 near Lunte Creek Road in rural Washington County near Nashville. DCI officers would arrest 44-year-old Kevin Loucks Sunday at his Belleville home following the […]

todayJuly 27, 2023 53

SIU Martin

General News

Martin named SIU broadcasting director

CARBONDALE - Southern Illinois University and LEARFIELD/Saluki Sports Properties, announced Friday the naming of Luke Martin. Martin will become the new director of broadcasting and radio "Voice of the Salukis." Martin, who succeeds Saluki Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Reis, begins on July 24.For the past six seasons, Martin was the play-by-play voice for Indiana State football, men's basketball, and baseball. He would also produce news and features for GoSycamores.com and the school's digital platforms.Martin is a 2014 graduate of […]

todayJuly 15, 2023 861

Bellmont

Illinois

Bellmont Village Board meets tonight

BELLMONT -- The Bellmont Village Board meets tonight, July 11, at the Bellmont Village Hall. Here is the agenda for the meeting: Call to Order Roll Call Acting Mayor Comments Public Comments Approval of Minutes: June 13, 2023 Approval of Executive Minutes: June 20 and June 23, 2023 Financial Report and Approval of Bills Water Report Trustee Reports Correspondence Received Old Business Valve replacement in lagoon Tree removal in easement at trailer park Handling water hearings in the future, reviewing […]

todayJuly 11, 2023 48

Rend Lake

Illinois

IDOT seeks comments on Rend Lake bridge project

SPRINGFIELD / BENTON -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting the public to learn more and comment about an upcoming project. There is a preliminary engineering and environmental study for improvements to the bridge carrying Illinois Route 154 at Rend Lake near Benton. The study also includes the addition of a multi-use path running 1.6 miles along Illinois 154. This stretch will be from Larry Foster Parkway to Fitzgerald Park Road in Franklin County. IDOT is sharing details […]

todayJuly 11, 2023 50

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