Harrisburg News

Two colleges in southern Illinois have announced a cooperative agreement to provide training in the emerging field of high volume oil and gas drilling.

We all know coal mining is a dangerous job. Miners need to be ready for all sorts of emergencies, that's where mine rescue teams come in.

Jana Marie Caldwell Murphy was dedicated to children and had a beautiful smile. She operated Miss Jana's Family Day Care.

Illinois' twin sluggers Justin and Jordan Parr are among the state of Illinois' best draft prospects, according to Baseball America.

The debate over fire protection continues in Saline County. In December, Harrisburg leaders voted to end outside fire calls on July 1. In response, the county developed a new plan but officials from both sides say more work needs to be done.

"Together, this is our best chance for a reasonable court opinion that came down from the 7th circuit," said the bill's sponsor Harrisburg Representative Brandon Phelps.

The Chicago Democrat emerged from a private meeting of his caucus late Wednesday afternoon saying he believes there are sufficient votes to adopt a plan.

He was born on Oct. 25, 1935, in Harrisburg, Ill., to William Owen and Maude Ethel Dixon.

The city of Harrisburg has its own story of recovery from a powerful tornado. Last year's Leap Day tornado damaged 150 homes and businesses.