Entertainment
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Harrisburg Christmas parade wows crowdDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - HARRISBURG - Of the many events canceled due to concerns about COVID-19, Harrisburg's annual Christmas lights parade wasn't one of them, thrilling viewers Thursday night...
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Reading Baseball: Celebrating PBS and Ken Burns' 'Baseball'Dec 11, 2020 12:00 am - In recognition of the birth of PBS 50 years ago, the writers and editors of the New York Times put together a list of the 50 greatest PBS programs. It should come as no ...
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Chester at ChristmasDec 08, 2020 12:00 am -
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Ridgway Park display spreads Christmas cheerDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - RIDGWAY - This time of year, viewing holiday light displays is a popular pastime, and Ridgway Park's Christmas display won't disappoint. The multiple and various display...
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A new Du Quoin history has hit the shelvesDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - The latest historical book on Du Quoin is out, just in time for Christmas. Judy Smid of the Du Quoin Historical Preservation has spent the last year pulling together, "T...
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Harrisburg Lights Parade is ThursdayDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - HARRISBURG - The 2020 Lights Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday in Harrisburg. The annual holiday lights parade, sponsored by Harrisburg Town & Country Lions and the H...
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Holiday Lights Fair lit up for 2020Dec 06, 2020 12:00 am - For the 21st year the Holiday Lights Fair has opened at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Visitors began touring the park on Thanksgiving night and will continue each nigh...
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Harrisburg gears up for ChristmasDec 05, 2020 12:00 am - HARRISBURG - The holidays have made their way to Harrisburg, and the city is asking residents to help spreading cheer (socially distanced-style) this season. The communi...
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Photo contest open for 2021 SILMG calendarNov 16, 2020 10:00 pm - Have you ever taken a photo so good, people told you it should it on a calendar? Well, here's your chance. The Southern Illinois LOCAL Media Group - publishers of the Ma...
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City wants a 'Trunk or Treat' this year. Stay tunedOct 07, 2020 1:00 am - The city of Du Quoin is eager to host the popular Trunk or Treat event in downtown Du Quoin this year, to give the kids in town something to look forward to. But whether...