Molly Parker
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale, IL, United States
Contact Molly
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Molly:
Illinois relocating half of patients from abuse-plagued mental health facility
News reporting put a spotlight on the problems at Choate, officials said, and it’s time to improve conditions for residents with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. → Read More
Legislators demand hearings on Illinois mental health facility where staff abused patients and covered it up
Repeated investigations of the center have revealed patients who were beaten and humiliated by staff, and staff members who lied to cover up their actions. → Read More
Brutal beatings, abuse plague Illinois-run mental health facility, special investigation reveals
Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue to pile up at Choate. → Read More
'He is Southern Illinois': Friends remember Murphysboro barbecue legend Mike Mills
“People here have no idea of his worldwide reach,” Amy Mills said. “He was loved around the globe.” → Read More
Southern Illinois lawmakers demand action on child welfare failures
The calls to action come on the heels of a joint investigation by The Southern Illinoisan and ProPublica. → Read More
What We Lose When We Conflate Child “Abuse” and “Neglect”
Growing up in Southern Illinois, I knew many children whose basic needs went unmet. Reporting here decades later, I began to wonder why the system wasn’t doing more to help their families. → Read More
Used bookstore opens in Carbondale two years after Bookworm closed
Confluence Books opened at the beginning of December at 705 W. Main. → Read More
Legendary Murphysboro pitmaster Mike Mills, founder of 17th Street Barbecue, has died
Mike Mills, the champion pitmaster behind 17th Street Barbeque affectionately known as “The Legend,” has died. → Read More
Pinckneyville prison experiencing COVID-19 outbreak; advocates seek priority vaccine access for inmates, staff
Pinckneyville Correctional Center is experiencing a significant COVID-19 outbreak. → Read More
COVID-19 outbreak growing at Shawnee Correctional Center
Corrections officials are contending with a COVID-19 outbreak at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna. → Read More
Pawpaw season in Southern Illinois has arrived. But it won't last long.
It’s near the beginning of pawpaw season in Southern Illinois — and also near the end. → Read More
Herrin High School sends home about 2 dozen students after one tests positive for COVID-19
Herrin High School sent home about two dozen students Thursday morning after one tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More
From riches to rags: Take a look at the story of Cairo's Magnolia Manor
The owner of Cairo's Magnolia Manor, operated as a museum since 1952, is out of cash and desperate for help. → Read More
Midland Inn latest Jackson County restaurant to temporarily close because of COVID-19
Midland Inn in rural Jackson County announced Wednesday morning that it is temporarily closing. → Read More
Chester Mental Health Center experiencing COVID-19 outbreak
The state-run Chester Mental Health Center is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among employees and some residents. → Read More
More than 50 residents of GreenTree at Mount Vernon have tested positive for COVID-19
More than 50 residents of a long-term care facility in Mount Vernon have tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More
We want to hear from you: How are you and handling the pandemic?
Let us know what you and your neighbors are doing to make the world a better place during this uncertain time. → Read More
Williamson County Sheriff's Office investigating stabbing incident in Colp
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday night stabbing incident in Colp. → Read More
Glass milk bottles are back at select Farm Fresh stores in Southern Illinois
Back by popular demand: Glass milk bottles at select Farm Fresh stores. → Read More
Carbondale Macy’s to close
Macy’s and its iconic red star are leaving Carbondale. → Read More