The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) awarded a total of $1.4 million in local projects to five cities in Southern Illinois, including Benton, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) said in a press release recently.

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is hoping to interact with as many of his constituents as he can when he holds satellite office hours on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the McCoy Memorial Library in McLeansboro.

The Carterville Chamber of Commerce is hard at work putting the finishing touches on its Halloween Pumpkin Path outing.

Putting smiles on kids' faces is one way Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) gives back to his community, and his most recent success was an ice cream at the Custard Stand in Sesser, according to his website.

Holiday shoppers in Southern Illinois will have an extra incentive to do their gift-buying in the region this year.

Norris City Fire Protection District responded to 25 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Little Wabash Fire Protection District responded to 18 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Enfield Fire Protection District responded to 15 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Eldorado Fire Department responded to 57 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Carrier Mills Fire Department responded to 41 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Bobcat hunters and trappers have a week left to apply for permits for the upcoming season.

Rural Pope County Fire Protection District responded to 28 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Girard Fire Protection District responded to 24 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Vienna Fire Department responded to 16 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Rosiclare Fire Department responded to nine calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 62859, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 62910, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Former Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) isn't House Speaker Michael Madigan, but his resignation might make it a little easier to see Madigan do the same, according to Massac County State’s Attorney Patrick Windhorst.

Hamilton County residents will pay an additional $1,815,622 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Legence Bank recently opened eight new branches throughout Southern Illinois with combined deposits of $146 million, bringing the bank’s assets to $450 million, according to a press release.