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State experts are optimistic about this year’s holiday sales despite an underwhelming start early in the season.

Illinois State Police responded to two traffic crashes that happened within a couple minutes Thursday morning in the northbound lanes of Interstate 57 in Williamson County, according to a news release from Illinois State Police.

Anna Police Department is asking for the public's assistance with identifying four subjects who are believed to be involved in three separate theft investigations at Walmart.

Macy's says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with 68 store closures after a disappointing holiday shopping season. The department store chain also lowered its full-year earnings forecast.

MARION — Local aviation officials stress that after tragedies like Saturday’s plane crash in Johnson County, which left four dead, it is important to review the facts and learn.

Bob Childers takes the job of feeding the elderly seriously.

The Carbondale Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a felony retail theft investigation. The theft occurred at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Kohl's, located at 605 North Giant City Road.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY — A car crash at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, on Route 148 at Grassy Road ended with minor injuries and an arrest, according to a news release from the Illinois State Police, District 13.

With the close of another year comes a desire by many to make improvements in their daily lives. As people begin to consider resolutions for the new year — personal health should be at the top of the list.

The news staff at The Southern voted on the biggest stories of 2016 for Southern Illinois. Here are the top 10 stories that defined the year in our region.