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It's McOpen! Renovated Harrisburg restaurant back in business

Southern Illinois' newest McDonald's opened early Thursday morning in Harrisburg, and some earlybirds got a sneak peek at the new restaurant at an open house Wednesday night.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 25, 2019 10:33 AM
Geri Ann Glasco killed in crash: Sister taught and coached at Pinckneyville

Geri Ann Glasco, daughter of Gerry and Vickie Glasco, formerly of Johnston City, was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Louisiana early Thursday morning.
BY HOLLY KEE Jan 25, 2019 10:00 AM
Study reveals Harrisburg could potentially save millions on water costs

HARRISBURG -- A water study the city authorized in 2018 has shown that Harrisburg could likely provide for its own water at a savings of $12 to $15 million over the next 40 years. However, that information could be academic for Harrisburg, which in late 2018 signed a 40-year contract with its current water provider, the Saline Valley Conservancy District.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 23, 2019 2:11 PM
Harrisburg, Saline County celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Members of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a breakfast and speaking event Monday at the Harris-Pruett Building in Harrisburg.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 23, 2019 2:10 PM
Former Sesser mayor charged with meth possession

SESSER -- Sesser police arrested former Sesser mayor Ned Mitchell Tuesday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, according to a Sesser Police Department news release. According to the release Mitchell, 70, was arrested shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday at his home after Sesser police executed a search warrant.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 18, 2019 9:59 AM
Carrier Mills gets $500K grant to improve water infrastructure

CARRIER MILLS -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded Carrier Mills $500,000 in grant money to pay for a new water infrastructure project, according to a news release. Carrier Mills is one of 28 communities from 23 Illinois counties to receive public infrastructure funding.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 18, 2019 9:57 AM
First snow of 2019 blankets Saline County on Friday

SALINE COUNTY -- Saline County's first snow blanketed the ground quickly Friday evening. Roads were covered, and contributed to at least one wreck between Harrisburg and Muddy Friday evening.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 15, 2019 5:05 PM
Hardin County to buy IDOC boot camp for jail facility

SPRINGFIELD -- Ongoing efforts to reopen the Hardin County Work Camp saw progress last week under recently signed legislation sponsored by state Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg. "Sponsoring this legislation was about paving the way for future economic opportunity for Hardin and other surrounding counties," Fowler said.
Submitted by Maddison Harner, spokeswoman for state Sen. Dale Fowler Jan 15, 2019 5:04 PM
Harrisburg Democratic leader thrilled to be at Pritzker inauguration

A Harrisburg woman and a high-ranking Democratic state party vice-chair, said she enjoyed attending Gov. J.B. Pritzker's inauguration Monday because of positive changes she believes it means for the state.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 15, 2019 5:03 PM
Government shutdown could cause layoffs, Saline sheriff fears

Saline County Sheriff James "Whipper" Johnson said not being reimbursed for housing federal inmates in the county jail is spreading his office thin and will likely contribute to layoffs among his sheriff's deputies.
By Travis DeNeal Jan 18, 2019 10:13 AM

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