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Three people were injured, two seriously, when a pickup truck allegedly blew through a stoplight and smashed into the car in which they were riding Tuesday afternoon.

“All we can do today is spread cinders around”

Southern Illinois residents woke up to find roadways as slick as an ice rink Thursday morning, but law enforcement officials said that still hasn't prompted some motorist to slow down. via Southern Illinoisan

“You really do not know how many people care and will come forward. You really don't think there is anybody or that many people out there want to help you. I mean, we were here when this was just grass.”

A pair of scissors and yellow ribbon opened the door to a happy and healthier life for one Franklin County family Sunday afternoon. via Southern Illinoisan

West City trustees Monday agreed to provide the village police department with the Law Enforcement Agency Data System, or LEADS. via Southern Illinoisan

“Concentrate on safety. That's why we are out there.”

The worst of the winter weather may be behind us as meteorologists are predicting a warm weekend for Southern Illinois. via Southern Illinoisan

Grocery clerks were restocking shelves as fast as they could today as Southern Illinoisans prepared for what could be the first major winter storm of the season. via Southern Illinoisan

An early Tuesday morning fire fanned by high winds destroyed a rural Franklin County house. via Southern Illinoisan

“She last talked to him at about 7 p.m., and he said there was a very strong gas smell. When she didn't hear from him again, she called a coworker who came out to check on him”

An autopsy will help officials determine whether a McLeansboro man's death was caused by a deadly gas. via Southern Illinoisan

“Bobby Joe is a very, very talented student”

If a career in architecture doesn't work out, Bobby Joe Wayne Cantrell might want to consider a job with the U.S. Postal Service. via Southern Illinoisan

“He was a funny and outgoing guy who would cause you to like him.”

Given the amount of time Kenneth Abbott spent in his tow truck since founding Abbott's Towing in 1977, it was only fitting that his truck was used to deliver him to his final resting place. via Southern Illinoisan

Five Franklin County businesses were cited by Illinois State Police recently for selling alcohol to a minor. via Southern Illinoisan

“The dry, cold air is moving out and warm air from the Gulf is moving in”

Sami Pendergast knows what she likes and it sure isn't cold weather clothing. "I like hoodies. via Southern Illinoisan

Visitors to Chicago this winter are invited to celebrate the vibrant season at the Museum of Modern Ice , a winter festival in Millennium Park featuring Gordon Halloran's Paintings Below Zero . via City of Chicago

West City Policeman Jason Young and Santa braved the bad weather to deliver treats to West City children Saturday. via Southern Illinoisan

“This takes away some of the commercialism of the holiday. Here you are helping people who need help and passing along the spirit of Christmas”

The giving season started early for the 100 people gathered in St. Joseph Catholic Church's Parish Hall in Benton on Friday night. via Southern Illinoisan

“But my biggest concern is emergency services. Ambulances, the sheriff's department and fire departments will have to go the long way around, wasting time in situations where every minute counts. I just don't understand this.”

Cost-saving measures at Rend Lake could come at a large cost to residents and businesses in the surrounding area. via Southern Illinoisan

Graffiti artist 'Pyro' held in Franklin County By Danny Malkovich, Gatehouse News Service Published: Monday, October 8, 2007 5:01 PM CDT E-mail this story | Print this page WEST CITY - A man police believe is a ... via Harrisburg Daily Register