Murphysboro News

A new proposal to allow Illinoisans to carry concealed firearms was set up for a full House vote this morning and would restrict loaded weapons on suburban buses, trains and in parks and playgrounds.

An anti-fracking sit-in at Governor Quinn's office Tuesday, continued Wednesday and resulted in another arrest.

The F5 tornado carved a 219-mile path and was, in some reports a mile wide. The tornado was on the ground for 3.5 hours and traveled at an average speed of 62 mph.

This all occurred around 12:30 in the afternoon. The driver of the truck, Zach Nuss, was treated at Herrin Hospital and released.

Over the past eight months the governor has closed several state facilities across our region.

Associated Press MURPHYSBORO - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says airport control towers in Waukegan and four other Illinois towns are among the 149 nationwide that the Federal Aviation Administration is keeping open for now.

A Jackson County girl is among those representing southern Illinois in the upcoming Arthritis Foundation Walk.

Debate over concealed carry of guns in Illinois erupted on the floor of the general assembly in Springfield Wednesday, and Representative Mike Bost of Murphysboro was right in the middle of it.

F or the first time, multiple southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce came together in support of one thing; better energy rates for everyone.

A Jackson County man is behind bars after fleeing from police Friday night. Eric S. Brown, 29, of Murphysboro, was arrested early Saturday morning.

Begins at 5:30 at the Murphysboro Event Center. Music from Memory Lane, guest speaker SIU Football coach Dale Lennon.

Local chambers of commerce are partnering with a Mt. Vernon-based group to help area businesses save money on their electric bills.