2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (105+ words) Southern Illinoisan BENTON " Car Seat Safety Event is planned for 11 a. m Saturday, April 18, at the Benton Fire Department. Sponsors say to properly buckle your child every time they ride in a vehicle It is not only the law; it is…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (122+ words) Southern Illinoisan MOUNT VERNON " SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon is excited to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2026 1, Wrenlee made her debut, weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 21 inches long to proud mother, Tasha, from…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (175+ words) Southern Illinoisan Left: Pictured is Kynnli Bushking, born at 2: 57 p. m. Dec. 25, 2025. She is the daughter of Alexa Gibbons and Mylkell Bushking. Center: Pictured is baby Kionna Pettit, born at 7: 31 p. m. Dec. 25, 2025. Her mother is Karissa Pettit. Right: Pictured is baby Ne'auna Finley,…...