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Journey's End: Marion loses in the final minute

In the quarterfinals of the IHSA football playoffs there are no pretenders and Saturday with a spot in the 5A semifinals up for grabs No. 5 seed Marion gave the top seed Kankakee Kays all they wanted and more before losing 44-38 on a touchdown with a little more than a minute remaining.
BY GEARY DENISTON Nov 16, 2021 2:58 AM
Theatre returns to JALC stage Ryan Patrick and Briar Fortkamp head a talented revival of 'The Odd Couple'

After more than a year dark due to COVID-19, live theater is returning to the John A. Logan College stage this weekend. Audiences can enjoy a classic comedy in Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" at JALC's O'Neil Auditorium Nov. 12-14.
BY HOLLY KEE Nov 10, 2021 3:51 PM
'They were like brothers': SIU journalism student, his best friend among eight dead at Houston concert

An SIU student and his best friend from childhood were among eight concertgoers killed Friday when a crowd surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott.
By Steve Zalusky Nov 8, 2021 11:51 PM
'He put Marion on the map': Region mourns loss of local baseball legend, Ray Fosse

or Jack Fletcher, the news of Ray Fosse's passing on Wednesday hit hard. But it also brought back a ton of memories about the man who has been one of the best at America's pastime.
BY HOLLY KEE Oct 14, 2021 10:39 PM
Windhorst will seek re-election, to 117th state rep seat

As redistricting takes hold, state Rep. Patrick Windhorst has announced he will run for re-election in the Republican primary for the 117th state representative seat. Windhorst is currently the state rep in the 118th district.
Staff report Oct 13, 2021 1:45 PM
END OF AN ERA: After 15 years, the Southern Illinois Miners will no longer play baseball in Marion

In what they described as "a bittersweet decision," team owners Jayne and John Simmons announced on Wednesday that they would be retiring from Frontier League baseball ownership.
BY HOLLY KEE Oct 15, 2021 9:12 AM
'We will pull together as a community and do everything we can for Heath's family'

Eldorado superintendent announces fundraiser for family of senior who died tragically after accident during Friday's Homecoming parade.
Eldorado Journal staff report Oct 8, 2021 5:20 PM
Local community health centers win American Rescue Plan funds

Illinois U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have announced that 42 Community Health Centers in the state have been awarded $35.7 million in American Rescue Plan funding.
Submitted by the office of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin Oct 6, 2021 5:33 PM
Harrisburg native apprehended in connection with killing of Florida sheriff's deputy

Patrick McDowell captured after massive manhunt in Nassau County, Florida.
By Renee Trappe Oct 3, 2021 6:08 PM
'A funny, kind, compassionate, intelligent and beautiful man'

Elkville native Rebecca (Korando) Schneider severely injured, her husband Zach Schneider killed, in Amtrak derailment last weekend.
By Renee Trappe Oct 1, 2021 3:16 PM

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