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Hurricane Harvey ease

WSIL-TV — The devastation left behind by Hurricane Harvey has many in our area asking, “What can I do to help?” Below is a list of agencies already on scene making a difference with links to pages where you can donate. We will add to this list as information becomes available.

Harrisburg fire station collects bug bust for Harvey victims

Harrisburg fire station collects bug splatter for Harvey victims

SALINE CO. — The Harrisburg Fire Department is leading a drive in southern Illinois to collect bug burst to send to flood-recovery areas in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

SALINE CO. — The Harrisburg Fire Department is leading a drive in southern Illinois to collect bug unload to send to flood-recovery areas in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Final day of the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — Monday is the final day to get out and love the food, rails and entertainement at the DuQuoin State Fair.

What is Labor Day?

WSIL — Many of us got to love a day off in celebration of Labor Day. Very first recognized in 1894, the holiday emerged from of a long battle for workers’ rights.

Lawmakers will discuss public safety issues if recreational marijuana becomes legal

DU QUOIN — In two days, state law makers will meet in Springfield to further discuss the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana use in Illinois. They’ll address the public safety aspect of legalizing the drug.

Labor leaders feast Labor Day at Rent One Park

MARION — Local labor leaders got together in Marion to feast Labor Day.

Golf outing raises money for the kids of fallen soldiers

CARTERVILLE — A fundraiser at the Crab Orchard Golf Course helped children of fallen veterans.

Child safe after home invasion, abduction

CARBONDALE — Police have a California man in custody after officers say he abducted a child.

Black Diamond teams up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Harvey victims

MARION — Black Diamond Harley Davidson is teaming up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Hurricane Harvey victims.

#TacosforTexas: Harvey ease at Mt. Vernon restaurant

MT. VERNON — Guero’s Mexican Restaurant in Mt. Vernon hopes to make an influence and help Hurricane Harvey Victims in Texas.

Ducky Derby makes a splash at the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — 8,000 rubber ducks hit the water at the lake beside the Exhibition Hall on Sunday afternoon at the Du Quoin State Fair to benefit the Special Olympics.

Marion VFW unveils WWII monument seventy two years after its conclusion

MARION — William Penrod teared up Saturday at the unveiling of a fresh monument dedicated to “The Greatest Generation,” seventy two years after the end of the 2nd World War.

WDBX and Arnette’s Barbershop collecting money for flooding victims

CARBONDALE — WBDX and Arnette’s Barbershop in Carbondale are collecting money for Hurricane Harvey ease efforts until Wednesday.

Carbondale tattoo artists roped for Houston

Carbondale tattoo artists trussed for Houston

CARBONDALE — John Beyler possesses Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after watching the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

CARBONDALE — John Beyler possesses Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after eyeing the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

Tattoos for Rescues raises money for local shelter

CARBONDALE–A little ink and a little ache was all it took Saturday to give to the St. Francis Care Animal Shelter in Jackson County.

Herrin restaurant to raise money with local bands for hurricane victims

HERRIN — The Frenchman’s Widow in Herrin is teaming with local bands to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Reunion brings together Honor Flight veterans

WILLIAMSON CO. — The Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois reunited veterans and guardians who took part in the very first Honor Flight in May.

Unsung Hero: A look back

WSIL — Since 2012, I have had the joy of meeting hundreds of people going above and beyond in their community to make it a better place. Sometimes these people have even risked their own lives for others. While my tenure at WSIL is ending, these stories and the people behind them will stay with me forever. Here’s a look back at some of my beloved unsung heroes.

3rd annual Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash to benefit Special Olympics

Du QUOIN — The 3rd annual Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash to benefit Special Olympics Illinois is Sunday at the Du Quoin State Fair. The event benefits Special Olympics of Illinois and there are still a few ducks left for adoption.

Two Carmi dudes take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

Two Carmi studs take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

CARMI — Adam Allen and Chris James remain on the Texas coast after determining to take their own boat to help in rescue and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

IDNR approves very first hydraulic fracturing permit in Illinois

WHITE COUNTY — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has approved the very first permit to permit high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, in the state of Illinois.

Marion V.A. administrator accused of sexually assaulting teenage

WSIL — An administrator with the Veteran Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage female, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

WSIL — An administrator with the Veterans Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage damsel, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

Excellent weather brings crowds for Du Quoin State Fair

Superb weather brings crowds for Du Quoin State Fair

Du QUOIN — The Du Quoin State Fair has suffered unseasonably cool weather for the entire duration of the fair in 2017.

Truck crashes into Murphysboro Pizza Hut

JACKSON CO. — A Murphysboro restaurant shut down for repairs early Thursday night, after a truck smashed into the building, then took off.

State Rep. Brandon Phelps to resign

WSIL — After almost fifteen years in Springfield, top Democratic officials confirm that State Representative Brandon Phelps will be stepping down tomorrow due to health concerns over his eye, which he injured in a hunting accident years ago.

Sack Thirst: Herrin Community Pantry

CARTERVILLE — Don’t leave behind to check your cupboards and grab some canned food for Sack Thirst Friday night. News three will have a squad at the football game in Carterville, as the Lions take on long time rivals, the Herrin Tigers. Fans will be collecting food for three pantries: Herrin House of Hope, Herrin Community Food Pantry and Carterville Community United Food Pantry.

CARTERVILLE — Don’t leave behind to check your cupboards and grab some canned food for Sack Thirst Friday night. News three will have a team at the football game in Carterville, as the Lions take on long time rivals, the Herrin Tigers. Fans will be collecting food for three pantries: Herrin House of Hope, Herrin Community Food Pantry and Carterville Community United Food Pantry.

Fresh law aims to make roads safer for cyclists

CARBONDALE — A fresh law aims to help keep bicyclists and motorists safe on Illinois roads. The fresh laws impacts frequent bicyclists, like Mike DePalma, who works at Carbondale’s Phoenix Cycles as a bike mechanic. He’s also a father of a fourth grader who loves to rail his two wheels.

Sack Thirst: Carterville Community United Food Pantry

CARTERVILLE — Get your canned goods together! Friday night, you can help News three Sack Thirst in Carterville. The Lions will take on the Herrin Tigers and we’ll be collecting donations for three are food pantries, Herrin House of Hope, Herrin Community Food Pantry and Carterville’s Community United Food Pantry.

Restaurants shove for Sunday liquor sales in Benton

WSIL — A duo of restaurants in Benton are pushing for the city to permit them to sell alcohol on Sundays.

Johnston City family still recovering after April flood

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — In April, parts of southern Illinois were dealing with flooding from intense rains. Albeit the local flooding wasn’t on the scale of what’s happening in Texas, some people in our area are still recovering months later.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — In April, parts of southern Illinois were dealing with flooding from powerful rains. Albeit the local flooding wasn’t on the scale of what’s happening in Texas, some people in our area are still recovering months later.

Paducah seeks public reports in storm water management investigate

Paducah seeks public reports in storm water management explore

PADUCAH, KY. – With the remnants of Harvey set to bring mighty rain to western Kentucky, the City of Paducah is asking residents to send in rain amounts and pictures of any flash flooding.

PADUCAH, KY. – With the remnants of Harvey set to bring strenuous rain to western Kentucky, the City of Paducah is asking residents to send in rain amounts and pictures of any flash flooding.

Sack Thirst: Herrin House of Hope

HERRIN — It’s time to search your cabinets for food items. Friday night, News three will Sack Thirst in Carterville, as the Lions host the Herrin Tigers. Fans will be helping three pantries: Herrin House of Hope, Herrin Community Food Pantry and Carterville’s Community United Food Pantry.

Callie On The Job: Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — Last year, 105,000 people visited the Du Quoin State Fair. In order to accommodate that many people there’s a lot of prep that has to be done. Callie learns what goes into getting the grounds fair ready in this week’s Callie On The Job.

Don’t leave behind: Child I.D. arm bands available at fair

DU QUOIN — Illinois State Police are reminding parents of youthfull children to stop by their tent at the Du Quoin State Fair to pick up a Child I.D. arm band before railing rails.

DU QUOIN — Illinois State Police are reminding parents of youthful children to stop by their tent at the Du Quoin State Fair to pick up a Child I.D. arm band before railing rails.

State’s attorney on Carterville teenage charged with sexual onslaught

State’s attorney on Carterville teenage charged with sexual brunt

CARTERVILLE — A Carterville High School student is accused of sexually assaulting someone at the school.

Police will be out in utter force for Labor Day weekend

Police will be out in total force for Labor Day weekend

DU QUOIN– Illinois State Police, local law officers and transportation leaders team up, to keep impaired drivers off the road as Labor Day weekend approaches.

Locals join coerces to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey victims

WSIL — The devastation from Hurricane Harvey is prompting many southern Illinoisans to help. Individuals, churches, organizations and groups are busy ripping off off items at several collection points.

WSIL — The devastation from Hurricane Harvey is prompting many southern Illinoisans to help. Individuals, churches, organizations and groups are busy pulling down off items at several collection points.

Service dog owners and trainers speak out about untrained “service dogs”

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — Some people are claiming their pet is a service dog when it hasn’t had the decent training, and it’s becoming a problem around the country and in southern Illinois.

Mall owners look to have city attorney eliminated from lawsuit against Marion

Mall owners look to have city attorney liquidated from lawsuit against Marion

MARION — There are fresh filings in the federal court tug of war inbetween the Illinois Starlet Centre Mall and the City of Marion over charges of misspent tax money.

Help ISP cover their “Goopy Squad” with positive messages

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to display your support by leaving a message on a goopy note, and placing it on their squad car.

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to showcase your support by leaving a message on a goopy note, and placing it on their squad car.

Unused mineral mine now home to thousands of bats

ALEXANDER CO. — An unused mineral mine outside Tamms is home for thousands of bats.

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Hurricane Harvey ease

Music teacher reunites with one of her very first students after fifty years

HERRIN — It was a musical and glad reunion fifty three years in the making after a choral teacher reunited with her most memorable student. The two went their separate ways after graduation, but always wondered how the other was doing.

HERRIN — It was a musical and blessed reunion fifty three years in the making after a choral teacher reunited with her most memorable student. The two went their separate ways after graduation, but always wondered how the other was doing.

Child safe after home invasion, abduction

CARBONDALE — Police have a California man in custody after officers say he abducted a child.

Harrisburg fire station collects bug bust for Harvey victims

Harrisburg fire station collects bug unload for Harvey victims

SALINE CO. — The Harrisburg Fire Department is leading a drive in southern Illinois to collect bug drizzle to send to flood-recovery areas in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Final day of the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — Monday is the final day to get out and love the food, rails and entertainement at the DuQuoin State Fair.

What is Labor Day?

WSIL — Many of us got to love a day off in celebration of Labor Day. Very first recognized in 1894, the holiday emerged from of a long battle for workers’ rights.

Lawmakers will discuss public safety issues if recreational marijuana becomes legal

Labor leaders feast Labor Day at Rent One Park

MARION — Local labor leaders got together in Marion to feast Labor Day.

Golf outing raises money for the kids of fallen soldiers

CARTERVILLE — A fundraiser at the Crab Orchard Golf Course helped children of fallen veterans.

Black Diamond teams up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Harvey victims

MARION — Black Diamond Harley Davidson is teaming up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Hurricane Harvey victims.

#TacosforTexas: Harvey ease at Mt. Vernon restaurant

MT. VERNON — Guero’s Mexican Restaurant in Mt. Vernon hopes to make an influence and help Hurricane Harvey Victims in Texas.

Ducky Derby makes a splash at the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — 8,000 rubber ducks hit the water at the lake beside the Exhibition Hall on Sunday afternoon at the Du Quoin State Fair to benefit the Special Olympics.

Marion VFW unveils WWII monument seventy two years after its conclusion

MARION — William Penrod teared up Saturday at the unveiling of a fresh monument dedicated to “The Greatest Generation,” seventy two years after the end of the 2nd World War.

WDBX and Arnette’s Barbershop collecting money for flooding victims

CARBONDALE — WBDX and Arnette’s Barbershop in Carbondale are collecting money for Hurricane Harvey ease efforts until Wednesday.

Carbondale tattoo artists corded for Houston

Carbondale tattoo artists roped for Houston

CARBONDALE — John Beyler wields Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after observing the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

CARBONDALE — John Beyler wields Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after witnessing the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

Tattoos for Rescues raises money for local shelter

CARBONDALE–A little ink and a little agony was all it took Saturday to give to the St. Francis Care Animal Shelter in Jackson County.

Herrin restaurant to raise money with local bands for hurricane victims

HERRIN — The Frenchman’s Widow in Herrin is teaming with local bands to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Reunion brings together Honor Flight veterans

WILLIAMSON CO. — The Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois reunited veterans and guardians who took part in the very first Honor Flight in May.

Unsung Hero: A look back

3rd annual Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash to benefit Special Olympics

Two Carmi studs take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

Two Carmi guys take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

CARMI — Adam Allen and Chris James remain on the Texas coast after determining to take their own boat to help in rescue and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

IDNR approves very first hydraulic fracturing permit in Illinois

Marion V.A. administrator accused of sexually assaulting teenage

WSIL — An administrator with the Veteran Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage female, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

WSIL — An administrator with the Veterans Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage female, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

Fine weather brings crowds for Du Quoin State Fair

Du QUOIN — The Du Quoin State Fair has suffered unseasonably cool weather for the entire duration of the fair in 2017.

Truck crashes into Murphysboro Pizza Hut

JACKSON CO. — A Murphysboro restaurant shut down for repairs early Thursday night, after a truck smashed into the building, then took off.

State Rep. Brandon Phelps to resign

Sack Thirst: Herrin Community Pantry

Fresh law aims to make roads safer for cyclists

Sack Thirst: Carterville Community United Food Pantry

Restaurants shove for Sunday liquor sales in Benton

WSIL — A duo of restaurants in Benton are pushing for the city to permit them to sell alcohol on Sundays.

Johnston City family still recovering after April flood

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — In April, parts of southern Illinois were dealing with flooding from strenuous rains. Albeit the local flooding wasn’t on the scale of what’s happening in Texas, some people in our area are still recovering months later.

Paducah seeks public reports in storm water management investigate

Paducah seeks public reports in storm water management explore

PADUCAH, KY. – With the remnants of Harvey set to bring powerful rain to western Kentucky, the City of Paducah is asking residents to send in rain amounts and pictures of any flash flooding.

Sack Thirst: Herrin House of Hope

Callie On The Job: Du Quoin State Fair

Don’t leave behind: Child I.D. arm bands available at fair

DU QUOIN — Illinois State Police are reminding parents of youthfull children to stop by their tent at the Du Quoin State Fair to pick up a Child I.D. arm band before railing rails.

State’s attorney on Carterville teenage charged with sexual brunt

CARTERVILLE — A Carterville High School student is accused of sexually assaulting someone at the school.

Police will be out in utter force for Labor Day weekend

DU QUOIN– Illinois State Police, local law officers and transportation leaders team up, to keep impaired drivers off the road as Labor Day weekend approaches.

Locals join compels to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey victims

Service dog owners and trainers speak out about untrained “service dogs”

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — Some people are claiming their pet is a service dog when it hasn’t had the decent training, and it’s becoming a problem around the country and in southern Illinois.

Mall owners look to have city attorney liquidated from lawsuit against Marion

MARION — There are fresh filings in the federal court tug of war inbetween the Illinois Starlet Centre Mall and the City of Marion over charges of misspent tax money.

Help ISP cover their “Goopy Squad” with positive messages

Help ISP cover their “Gooey Squad” with positive messages

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to showcase your support by leaving a message on a goopy note, and placing it on their squad car.

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to showcase your support by leaving a message on a gooey note, and placing it on their squad car.

Unused mineral mine now home to thousands of bats

ALEXANDER CO. — An unused mineral mine outside Tamms is home for thousands of bats.

Home – WSIL-TV three Southern Illinois

Hurricane Harvey ease

Music teacher reunites with one of her very first students after fifty years

Child safe after home invasion, abduction

CARBONDALE — Police have a California man in custody after officers say he abducted a child.

Harrisburg fire station collects bug unload for Harvey victims

Harrisburg fire station collects bug squirt for Harvey victims

SALINE CO. — The Harrisburg Fire Department is leading a drive in southern Illinois to collect bug drizzle to send to flood-recovery areas in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

SALINE CO. — The Harrisburg Fire Department is leading a drive in southern Illinois to collect bug squirt to send to flood-recovery areas in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Final day of the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — Monday is the final day to get out and love the food, rails and entertainement at the DuQuoin State Fair.

What is Labor Day?

WSIL — Many of us got to love a day off in celebration of Labor Day. Very first recognized in 1894, the holiday emerged from of a long battle for workers’ rights.

Lawmakers will discuss public safety issues if recreational marijuana becomes legal

Labor leaders feast Labor Day at Rent One Park

MARION — Local labor leaders got together in Marion to feast Labor Day.

Golf outing raises money for the kids of fallen soldiers

CARTERVILLE — A fundraiser at the Crab Orchard Golf Course helped children of fallen veterans.

Black Diamond teams up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Harvey victims

MARION — Black Diamond Harley Davidson is teaming up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Hurricane Harvey victims.

#TacosforTexas: Harvey ease at Mt. Vernon restaurant

MT. VERNON — Guero’s Mexican Restaurant in Mt. Vernon hopes to make an influence and help Hurricane Harvey Victims in Texas.

Ducky Derby makes a splash at the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — 8,000 rubber ducks hit the water at the lake beside the Exhibition Hall on Sunday afternoon at the Du Quoin State Fair to benefit the Special Olympics.

Marion VFW unveils WWII monument seventy two years after its conclusion

MARION — William Penrod teared up Saturday at the unveiling of a fresh monument dedicated to “The Greatest Generation,” seventy two years after the end of the 2nd World War.

WDBX and Arnette’s Barbershop collecting money for flooding victims

CARBONDALE — WBDX and Arnette’s Barbershop in Carbondale are collecting money for Hurricane Harvey ease efforts until Wednesday.

Carbondale tattoo artists trussed for Houston

Carbondale tattoo artists tied for Houston

CARBONDALE — John Beyler possesses Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after observing the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

CARBONDALE — John Beyler wields Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after watching the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

Tattoos for Rescues raises money for local shelter

CARBONDALE–A little ink and a little anguish was all it took Saturday to give to the St. Francis Care Animal Shelter in Jackson County.

Herrin restaurant to raise money with local bands for hurricane victims

HERRIN — The Frenchman’s Widow in Herrin is teaming with local bands to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Reunion brings together Honor Flight veterans

WILLIAMSON CO. — The Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois reunited veterans and guardians who took part in the very first Honor Flight in May.

Unsung Hero: A look back

3rd annual Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash to benefit Special Olympics

Two Carmi boys take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

Two Carmi studs take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

CARMI — Adam Allen and Chris James remain on the Texas coast after determining to take their own boat to help in rescue and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

IDNR approves very first hydraulic fracturing permit in Illinois

Marion V.A. administrator accused of sexually assaulting teenage

WSIL — An administrator with the Veteran Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage damsel, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

WSIL — An administrator with the Veterans Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage woman, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

Good weather brings crowds for Du Quoin State Fair

Du QUOIN — The Du Quoin State Fair has suffered unseasonably cool weather for the entire duration of the fair in 2017.

Truck crashes into Murphysboro Pizza Hut

JACKSON CO. — A Murphysboro restaurant shut down for repairs early Thursday night, after a truck smashed into the building, then took off.

State Rep. Brandon Phelps to resign

Sack Thirst: Herrin Community Pantry

Fresh law aims to make roads safer for cyclists

Sack Thirst: Carterville Community United Food Pantry

Restaurants shove for Sunday liquor sales in Benton

Restaurants thrust for Sunday liquor sales in Benton

WSIL — A duo of restaurants in Benton are pushing for the city to permit them to sell alcohol on Sundays.

Johnston City family still recovering after April flood

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — In April, parts of southern Illinois were dealing with flooding from mighty rains. Albeit the local flooding wasn’t on the scale of what’s happening in Texas, some people in our area are still recovering months later.

Paducah seeks public reports in storm water management probe

Paducah seeks public reports in storm water management examine

PADUCAH, KY. – With the remnants of Harvey set to bring strenuous rain to western Kentucky, the City of Paducah is asking residents to send in rain amounts and pictures of any flash flooding.

PADUCAH, KY. – With the remnants of Harvey set to bring mighty rain to western Kentucky, the City of Paducah is asking residents to send in rain amounts and pictures of any flash flooding.

Sack Thirst: Herrin House of Hope

Callie On The Job: Du Quoin State Fair

Don’t leave behind: Child I.D. arm bands available at fair

DU QUOIN — Illinois State Police are reminding parents of youthful children to stop by their tent at the Du Quoin State Fair to pick up a Child I.D. arm band before railing rails.

State’s attorney on Carterville teenage charged with sexual attack

State’s attorney on Carterville teenage charged with sexual brunt

CARTERVILLE — A Carterville High School student is accused of sexually assaulting someone at the school.

Police will be out in utter force for Labor Day weekend

DU QUOIN– Illinois State Police, local law officers and transportation leaders team up, to keep impaired drivers off the road as Labor Day weekend approaches.

Locals join coerces to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey victims

Locals join compels to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey victims

Service dog owners and trainers speak out about untrained “service dogs”

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — Some people are claiming their pet is a service dog when it hasn’t had the decent training, and it’s becoming a problem around the country and in southern Illinois.

Mall owners look to have city attorney eliminated from lawsuit against Marion

Mall owners look to have city attorney liquidated from lawsuit against Marion

MARION — There are fresh filings in the federal court tug of war inbetween the Illinois Starlet Centre Mall and the City of Marion over charges of misspent tax money.

Help ISP cover their “Goopy Squad” with positive messages

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to display your support by leaving a message on a gooey note, and placing it on their squad car.

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to demonstrate your support by leaving a message on a goopy note, and placing it on their squad car.

Unused mineral mine now home to thousands of bats

ALEXANDER CO. — An unused mineral mine outside Tamms is home for thousands of bats.

Home – WSIL-TV three Southern Illinois

Hurricane Harvey ease

Music teacher reunites with one of her very first students after fifty years

Child safe after home invasion, abduction

CARBONDALE — Police have a California man in custody after officers say he abducted a child.

Harrisburg fire station collects bug splash for Harvey victims

Harrisburg fire station collects bug burst for Harvey victims

SALINE CO. — The Harrisburg Fire Department is leading a drive in southern Illinois to collect bug drizzle to send to flood-recovery areas in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

SALINE CO. — The Harrisburg Fire Department is leading a drive in southern Illinois to collect bug bust to send to flood-recovery areas in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Final day of the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — Monday is the final day to get out and love the food, rails and entertainement at the DuQuoin State Fair.

What is Labor Day?

WSIL — Many of us got to love a day off in celebration of Labor Day. Very first recognized in 1894, the holiday emerged from of a long battle for workers’ rights.

Lawmakers will discuss public safety issues if recreational marijuana becomes legal

Labor leaders feast Labor Day at Rent One Park

MARION — Local labor leaders got together in Marion to feast Labor Day.

Golf outing raises money for the kids of fallen soldiers

CARTERVILLE — A fundraiser at the Crab Orchard Golf Course helped children of fallen veterans.

Black Diamond teams up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Harvey victims

MARION — Black Diamond Harley Davidson is teaming up with Dark Pony Ministries to help Hurricane Harvey victims.

#TacosforTexas: Harvey ease at Mt. Vernon restaurant

MT. VERNON — Guero’s Mexican Restaurant in Mt. Vernon hopes to make an influence and help Hurricane Harvey Victims in Texas.

Ducky Derby makes a splash at the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN — 8,000 rubber ducks hit the water at the lake beside the Exhibition Hall on Sunday afternoon at the Du Quoin State Fair to benefit the Special Olympics.

Marion VFW unveils WWII monument seventy two years after its conclusion

MARION — William Penrod teared up Saturday at the unveiling of a fresh monument dedicated to “The Greatest Generation,” seventy two years after the end of the 2nd World War.

WDBX and Arnette’s Barbershop collecting money for flooding victims

CARBONDALE — WBDX and Arnette’s Barbershop in Carbondale are collecting money for Hurricane Harvey ease efforts until Wednesday.

Carbondale tattoo artists corded for Houston

Carbondale tattoo artists trussed for Houston

CARBONDALE — John Beyler possesses Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after watching the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

CARBONDALE — John Beyler wields Artistic Mind Tattoo in Carbondale and after eyeing the destruction from Hurricane Harvey, he had to act.

Tattoos for Rescues raises money for local shelter

CARBONDALE–A little ink and a little agony was all it took Saturday to give to the St. Francis Care Animal Shelter in Jackson County.

CARBONDALE–A little ink and a little anguish was all it took Saturday to give to the St. Francis Care Animal Shelter in Jackson County.

Herrin restaurant to raise money with local bands for hurricane victims

HERRIN — The Frenchman’s Widow in Herrin is teaming with local bands to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Reunion brings together Honor Flight veterans

WILLIAMSON CO. — The Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois reunited veterans and guardians who took part in the very first Honor Flight in May.

Unsung Hero: A look back

3rd annual Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash to benefit Special Olympics

Two Carmi fellows take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

Two Carmi boys take boat and supplies to assist in Texas

CARMI — Adam Allen and Chris James remain on the Texas coast after determining to take their own boat to help in rescue and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

IDNR approves very first hydraulic fracturing permit in Illinois

Marion V.A. administrator accused of sexually assaulting teenage

WSIL — An administrator with the Veteran Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage dame, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

WSIL — An administrator with the Veterans Affairs office in Marion is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage doll, whom he held a position of authority over, on numerous occasions.

Fine weather brings crowds for Du Quoin State Fair

Superb weather brings crowds for Du Quoin State Fair

Du QUOIN — The Du Quoin State Fair has suffered unseasonably cool weather for the entire duration of the fair in 2017.

Truck crashes into Murphysboro Pizza Hut

JACKSON CO. — A Murphysboro restaurant shut down for repairs early Thursday night, after a truck smashed into the building, then took off.

State Rep. Brandon Phelps to resign

Sack Thirst: Herrin Community Pantry

Fresh law aims to make roads safer for cyclists

Sack Thirst: Carterville Community United Food Pantry

Restaurants thrust for Sunday liquor sales in Benton

WSIL — A duo of restaurants in Benton are pushing for the city to permit them to sell alcohol on Sundays.

Johnston City family still recovering after April flood

Paducah seeks public reports in storm water management explore

PADUCAH, KY. – With the remnants of Harvey set to bring strenuous rain to western Kentucky, the City of Paducah is asking residents to send in rain amounts and pictures of any flash flooding.

PADUCAH, KY. – With the remnants of Harvey set to bring mighty rain to western Kentucky, the City of Paducah is asking residents to send in rain amounts and pictures of any flash flooding.

Sack Thirst: Herrin House of Hope

Callie On The Job: Du Quoin State Fair

Don’t leave behind: Child I.D. arm bands available at fair

DU QUOIN — Illinois State Police are reminding parents of youthfull children to stop by their tent at the Du Quoin State Fair to pick up a Child I.D. arm band before railing rails.

DU QUOIN — Illinois State Police are reminding parents of youthful children to stop by their tent at the Du Quoin State Fair to pick up a Child I.D. arm band before railing rails.

State’s attorney on Carterville teenage charged with sexual brunt

State’s attorney on Carterville teenage charged with sexual attack

CARTERVILLE — A Carterville High School student is accused of sexually assaulting someone at the school.

Police will be out in total force for Labor Day weekend

Police will be out in utter force for Labor Day weekend

DU QUOIN– Illinois State Police, local law officers and transportation leaders team up, to keep impaired drivers off the road as Labor Day weekend approaches.

Locals join compels to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey victims

Locals join coerces to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey victims

Service dog owners and trainers speak out about untrained “service dogs”

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — Some people are claiming their pet is a service dog when it hasn’t had the decent training, and it’s becoming a problem around the country and in southern Illinois.

Mall owners look to have city attorney liquidated from lawsuit against Marion

MARION — There are fresh filings in the federal court tug of war inbetween the Illinois Starlet Centre Mall and the City of Marion over charges of misspent tax money.

Help ISP cover their “Gooey Squad” with positive messages

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to display your support by leaving a message on a goopy note, and placing it on their squad car.

DU QUOIN — Troopers from the Illinois State Police want you to showcase your support by leaving a message on a gooey note, and placing it on their squad car.

Unused mineral mine now home to thousands of bats

ALEXANDER CO. — An unused mineral mine outside Tamms is home for thousands of bats.