Colin Baillie
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Marion, Ill. Krispy Kreme to reopen nearly year after fire
Nearly a year after a fire damaged the Krispy Kreme location in Marion, the business is planning a grand reopening. → Read More
Carbondale PD to receive an over $360,000 grant for technology improvements
The Carbondale Police Department is improving its technology to fight crime. → Read More
Southern Illinois community honors the legacy of Pastor Jeffrey Gee
Many are paying their respects to one Heartland man who always gave back to the community. → Read More
Special Meeting held in DuQuoin if the Athletic Director and Football coach will retain his job
A special school board meeting is underway in Du Quoin Thursday evening, with the High School’s athletic director and football coach at the center of attention. → Read More
SIU Geologist talks about the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
One SIU geology professor calls the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria horrific. He says here in the Heartland that we should prepare for something like this to happen. → Read More
Southern Illinois City Officials believe a flight option to Chicago could be a gamechanger
City leaders in Southern Illinois are backing a proposal for flights from Marion to Chicago. → Read More
2 Johnston City school co-workers share a medical experience that brought them together
Two women in southern Ill. share a special bond. They are co-workers at Johnston City schools, but a shared medical experience is what really brought them together. → Read More
Lt. Gov. Coleman visits western Ky., announces $15M in funding for tourism, infrastructure
Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman was in western Kentucky to announce more than $15 million in funding for tourism and infrastructure. → Read More
City of Cairo getting first grocery store in 7 years
Hopes of a grocery store in Cairo will soon become a reality. → Read More
Jefferson Co., Ill. sheriff speaks out against new assault weapons ban
Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard is speaking out against the new assault weapons ban in Illinois. → Read More
Some Carbondale residents worried about uptick in gun violence in one neighborhood; police chief responds
The Arbor Neighborhood District, which sits north of the SIU campus, has scores of shots fired incidents. → Read More
New bill aimed at getting more bus drivers in Illinois
House Bill 1688 is aimed at addressing the ongoing bus driver shortage. → Read More
Local leaders react to the latest ruling regarding Illinois SAFE-T Act
Late in the evening on December 28, a Kankakee County Circuit Court Judge ruled parts of the controversial SAFE-T Act saying it violates the Illinois’s Constitution. → Read More
First Responders working in the frigid temps and inclement weather
While many people are staying inside during the cold and inclement weather, first responders are still working to protect the public. Some local departments discussed what it’s really like to work in that kind of weather. → Read More
IDOT prepping for incoming winter weather in the Heartland
Folks at the Illinois Department of Transportation say the preparation for this winter system is already underway, and things will ramp up even more tomorrow morning. → Read More
Marion Jr. High students learn importance of mental health with help from ‘Pawfficer Gary’
Marion Police Officer Jason Plichta and his four legged partner, Gary, are regular visitors at Marion Jr. High. → Read More
Quatro’s Pizza under new ownership
Quatro’s Pizza owner Steve Payne is handing over the reins to a current employee. → Read More
Mercy Health breaks ground on a new multi-million dollar cancer facility
Mercy Health anticipates that construction will be complete by the second quarter of 2024. → Read More
Mercy Health breaks ground on a new multi-million dollar cancer facility
Mercy Health anticipates that construction will be complete by the second quarter of 2024. → Read More
First ever Very Merry Holiday Market kicks off this weekend in Marion
The Holiday Season is quickly approaching, and one city is working to bring the Holiday spirit to their community. Marion, Ill., is having their first ever Very Merry Holiday Market. → Read More