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3 weeks ago | thesouthern.com | Libby Gerdes

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Allen Media Group to sell WSIL, potential buyers unclear

3 weeks ago | thesouthern.com | Libby Gerdes

CARTERVILLE — Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has retained a financial adviser to assist in the sale of all of its 28 television stations in 21 markets — which includes ABC affiliate WSIL-TV 3 in Carterville — CNBC reported Monday. Proceeds from the sale will be used to "significantly reduce" Allen Media Group's debt, Allen, founder and CEO of AMG, said in a statement. kAm%96 D2=6 H:== 36 2 DE6A E@H2C5 86EE:?8 2 C6EFC? @? 2 >@C6 E92? S` 3:==:@? :?G6DE>6?E :?
Allen Media Group to sell WSIL, potential buyers unclear

3 weeks ago | wpsdlocal6.com | Libby Gerdes

CARTERVILLE, Ill. — Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has retained a financial adviser to assist in the sale of all of its 28 television stations in 21 markets — which includes ABC affiliate WSIL-TV 3 in Carterville — CNBC reported Monday. Proceeds from the sale will be used to "significantly reduce" Allen Media Group's debt, Allen, founder and CEO of AMG, said in a statement.
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3 weeks ago | thesouthern.com | Libby Gerdes

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Here's where to honor Memorial Day

1 month ago | bnd.com | Libby Gerdes

CARBONDALE - Memorial Day events are occurring throughout the region starting Saturday to honor fallen soldiers. Saturday & SundayPulaski County* M10 a.m, Saturday, May 24, at the Mound City National Cemetery off of IL-37. The program will include patriotic music and a Roll Call of Honor with Edward L. Ellis, USAF (ret.). Williamson County2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and* 1 p.m. Sunday, May 25 at The Pyramid Acres Marina at Lake of Egypt.
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1 month ago | thesouthern.com | Libby Gerdes

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Here's where to honor Memorial Day

1 month ago | thesouthern.com | Libby Gerdes

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Marion man arrested on child sexual assault charges

1 month ago | bnd.com | Libby Gerdes

MARION - A Marion man was charged with child sexual assault, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Investigators executed an arrest warrant on Thomas J. Jones, 38, at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, May 15. The WCSO said deputies stopped Jones while he was driving in the 200 block of East Boulevard Street in Marion. They arrested him and remanded him into the custody of the Williamson County Jail.
Gov. Pritzker cuts ribbon on new enclosed arena at Giant City Stables

1 month ago | bnd.com | Libby Gerdes

MAKANDA - Gov. JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders to celebrate the opening of a new enclosed horse arena at Giant City Stables - which will offer year-round therapeutic horse-riding for youth, veterans and individuals with disabilities - Thursday. Designed to offer greater privacy for therapeutic riding lessons while preserving the dignity of clients and their families, the facility includes services like riding lessons and trail rides for all park visitors.
Marion man arrested on child sexual assault charges

1 month ago | thesouthern.com | Libby Gerdes

MARION — A Marion man was charged with child sexual assault, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators executed an arrest warrant on Thomas J. Jones, 38, at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, May 15. kAm%96 (r$~ D2:5 56AFE:6D DE@AA65 y@?6D H9:=6 96 H2D 5C:G:?8 :? E96 a__ 3=@4< @7 t2DE q@F=6G2C5 $EC66E :? |2C:@?] %96J 2CC6DE65 9:> 2?5 C6>2?565 9:> :?E@ E96 4FDE@5J @7 E96 (:==:2>D@?