1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (149+ words) Jefferson County Telecommunicator Haley Bressler poses for a picture holding baby Georgia, her mother and grandmother. Telecommunicator Haley Bressler holds two-week-old Georgia, who was born on the way to the hospital. Telecommunicator Haley Bressler holds a letter of Commendation given…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (129+ words) Southern Illinoisan Nurse Tracey Thomas (right) administers a vaccine to incoming senior Daniel Jones (left), who needed a scheduled immunization in order to attend his senior year, Wednesday at Jackson County Health Department in Murphysboro. Nurse Tracey Thomas prepares a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (114+ words) Cousins Southern Illinoisan Gavin, left, draws as his cousin DeMario paints his amur leopard sculpture. What’s your favorite way to enjoy summer in Southern Illinois? Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Must…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (166+ words) Southern Illinoisan HERRIN — Williamson County 4-H is offering a series of kid-friendly cooking classes from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the meeting room of Herrin City Library. The classes will teach children ages 8 to 13 basic…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (138+ words) Southern Illinoisan HERRIN — Bear Productions, a theater company created by kids, is proud to announce "Free Throw: The Musical," its third original musical theater production written, directed and performed by Southern Illinois youth, which will run from July…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (120+ words) Caralyna Pind, 6, watches her teddy bear Cookie get a "flu shot" at the Teddy Bear Health Clinic Tuesday in Anna. Caroline Lambert, 3, checks the heart rate of her teddy bear Elsa with a stethoscope at the Teddy Bear Health Clinic…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (103+ words) Children participate in a classroom activity at a preschool. A teacher works with children during a classroom activity at a preschool. Illinois officially launched the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood on Wednesday, creating the state's first cabinet-level agency dedicated…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (119+ words) A sample Operation Christmas Child shoebox filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items is displayed Monday during Annabelle Firman’s presentation at Carterville First Baptist Church. Annabelle Firman shares the story of receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox while…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (187+ words) Southern Illinoisan SIU’s 2026 summer camps are the place to be to explore, learn, improve skills, make friends and have fun. CARBONDALE — Do you want to give your kids an unforgettable summer – full of fun, adventure, learning and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (458+ words) Southern Illinoisan CHICAGO — As warm summer days approach and families gear up for backyard pool parties and trips to the beach, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Safe Kids Illinois and Lurie Children’s Hospital are…...