Isaac Smith
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DIY Identity: How Carbondale's underground shaped the city
Carbondale is just different — its music, its art, all of it and there’s a resilient spirit that makes it this way. → Read More
It's alive! Murphysboro's 'Big Muddy Monster' slinks its way into a comic book
The tale begins like many urban legends — with a couple in a parked car at night in a dark park. → Read More
Marion man arrested for Monday shooting in Carbondale
Marion police have arrested a man wanted in Carbondale in connection with a Monday shooting. → Read More
Three sentenced to prison in Williamson County
Three people have been sentenced in Williamson County to prison. → Read More
Bear sighted in Franklin County near Rend Lake
An unfamiliar furry face was seen in Franklin County Thursday when motorists laid eyes on a bear near Rend Lake. → Read More
Witness cooperation is key in prosecutions as many shootings go unsolved, authorities say
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State’s Attorney Joe Cervantez is asking for help. → Read More
Authorities investigating Herrin City Park shooting; shell casings, firearms recovered
Herrin police are seeking information about Tuesday night's shooting at a local park. → Read More
Carbondale police seek suspect in Friday shooting
Police are seeking information about a suspect wanted for shooting at a group of people Friday in Carbondale. → Read More
Franklin County man charged in the 2020 homicide of Robin Renee Williams
A man wanted for the 2020 murder of a West Frankfort woman has been indicted and arrested in Florida. → Read More
Harrisburg man identified as person found dead in Saline County
A Harrisburg man has been identified as the person found dead along Illinois Route 13 near Harrisburg on May 12. → Read More
Carbondale improves city's 'bikeability' with new Oakland Avenue bike lanes
CARBONDALE — Celebrating the small things is important, especially when they are part of something bigger. → Read More
Free Dental Day comes to Carbondale Friday
Carbondale residents and those in surrounding communities will have the opportunity for free dental work Friday. → Read More
Campbell Hill woman airlifted to St. Louis hospital after crash in Ava
A Friday single-vehicle crash has left one woman with significant, but non-life-threatening injuries. → Read More
Police say a suspected shooter was arrested while fleeing on a bicycle in Carbondale
A man was arrested Monday in Carbondale after allegedly shooting a gun at a house and later fleeing on a bike. → Read More
2 incumbents and newcomer Rye Sanders secure seats on Carbondale City Council
Two incumbents retained their seats on Carbondale’s city council — and ceded one seat to the throng of newcomers. → Read More
Carbondale Main Street secures grant to bring artsy, outdoor seating to downtown
Carbondale Main Street has received grant funding to cover the installation of new, permanent seating downtown. → Read More
Officials schedule town hall about potential sale of Harrisburg Lake
Harrisburg’s city council will hold a town hall March 30 to discuss the future of Harrisburg Lake. → Read More
Suspect in Harrisburg woman's murder was released early from prison in October in another case
On Wednesday, Illinois State Police named Alexander McWilliam, 36, of Harrisburg, as a suspect in the murder. → Read More
Carbondale man gets 11-year sentence for 2018 Murphysboro burglary
A Carbondale man has been sentenced to prison following a guilty plea for a 2018 burglary. → Read More
Multiple crews fight wildfire near Fountain Bluff in Shawnee National Forest
Crews are still on the scene Wednesday of a wildfire near Fountain Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest. → Read More