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Frank Derickson, former Chester mayor, dies at 93

Frank E. Derickson, 93, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:06 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Sparta, Illinois.
May 26, 2022 1:02 PM
Andrew Purcell is charged with felony in Missouri; Legal and professional woes continue for former Wmsn. Co. ASA

Professional woes continue for former Williamson County Assistant State's Attorney Andrew Purcell.
BY HOLLY KEE May 5, 2022 4:23 PM
Through illness and devastation, David Brymer continues to train medics

After spending more than a week sick and being cared for a Ukrainian family, David Brymer is back near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, continuing his work of training medics for the Ukrainian military.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 15, 2022 1:13 AM
WSIU, League of Women Voters produce 'Meet the candidates' TV series for June primary

WSIU Public Broadcasting, the public media arm of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Jackson County, St. Clair County, Adams County and McDonough County to present "Meet the Candidates," a new television series introducing the public to the candidates running for Illinois legislative House and Senate races.
Submitted by WSIU Public Broadcasting and the League of Women Voters Apr 12, 2022 12:11 PM
COVID-19 funeral assistance still available

The Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to provide financial assistance for people who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses for loved ones. Here's how to apply.
Submitted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Apr 12, 2022 12:06 PM
Wanda L. Gill of Shawneetown

Wanda L. Gill, 88, of Shawneetown, went to be with the Lord at 1:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Gallatin Manor in Ridgway, Illinois.
Apr 12, 2022 12:03 PM
Gladys Pankey Symmonds, formerly of Carrier Mills

Gladys Pankey Symmonds, age 96, of Tampa, Florida and a former Carrier Mills resident, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence in Florida.
Apr 12, 2022 11:57 AM
Social Security offices open for in-person service

Local Social Security offices restored in-person services on Apr. 7, according to SSA Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi, including for people with no appointment..
Du Quoin Call staff report Apr 10, 2022 11:06 AM
What will spiral of latest COVID-19 variant abroad mean for Illinois?

With a fast-spreading COVID-19 variant spiraling in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, local health officials are eying Illinois' case and infection rates closely.
By Marni Pyke Apr 10, 2022 11:01 AM
George Cookies of Elizabethtown

George Clifford Conkle, 88, of Elizabethtown, IL, died on March 31, 2022, in his home.
Apr 4, 2022 5:23 PM

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