Vernon, IL

Shirley Jean Reeker, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on September 4, 2026, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. ...

On Thursday in the early morning hours, a Mount Vernon Police Department officer observed a gray Chevrolet Equinox swerving across the center line multiple times. A traffic stop was conducted, and there were two individuals in the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, officers […]

Barbara "Jody" Glenn, 64, of Mount Vernon, IL, went to be with her Savior at 4:42 pm September 1, 2026 at home with her family by her side, in Mount V...

Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. invites the community to come together for a special evening of appreciation and remembrance during Friday's Food & Art...

Marching bands from across Southern Illinois are being invited to participate in the 2026 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest Marching Band Expo on Saturday, Septemb...

On Monday, Mount Vernon Police Department Officers were investigating a disturbance on West Fourth Street. While officers were on scene, they encountered Robert Menser and Kiersten Singer and detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the residence. Officers received consent to search the residence […]

Lola Belle "Laverne" Arnold, 97, of Mt. Vernon passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 26, 1929, in ...

Organizers of the Mt. Vernon Fall Fest are warning vendors about fraudulent emails being sent in connection with this year's festival. Officials say t...

June 14, 1948 – August 27, 2026 Rick Bunchman was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on June 14, 1948. He moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, in August 1972, settling into his parents’ house on Pine Street. He quickly built a successful career in real estate and commercial development, working briefly for several companies before launching his […]

David Wayne Guidish, 57, of Mount Vernon, passed away surrounded by his children. Born in Oceanside, San Diego, California, son of Wayne and Mary Ann ...