Heartland Community News

Crime Reports

• 🔥 Randolph County Ambulance Theft: A Randolph County man faces felony charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance from Randolph...

• Tornado Alley expanding east to IL, MO river valleys, with more intense outbreaks from Gulf moisture and warmer air.
• Nocturnal dangers rising:...

Randolph Fire Protection District to begin new fire station construction toward the end of this year or early spring 2027. Key upgrade for local emergency response.

Recent police activity reveals persistent crime in the region:

• Carbondale burglary: Alarm at 900 W Main St led to damaged door, stolen merchandise;...

Key steps toward regional connectivity boost:

• Unanimous board vote recommends American's 12 weekly round-trips to Chicago O’Hare on 65-seat jets,...

Proposed $51 million cut to child care subsidies shocks centers like Bartlett and Interserv.

• Struggling operations worsen amid recent hardships,...

Perry County Commission is now accepting applications for dust control oil on county roads through Friday, April 24, 2026. Essential for safer roads and community infrastructure upkeep.

• Apply now: UWGSL invites nonprofits in its 16-county MO/IL region for 3-year Safety Net funding supporting food, housing, education, health, and...

Tamaroa School District 5 enrolled 90 white students in 2024-25, comprising 93.8% of total enrollment—a 4.7% increase from the prior year.

Shocking local crime: A Randolph County man is facing several felony charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance from Randolph Health around 5:00 a.m..

Carbondale's water supply is confirmed safe after a December 2025 chlorine reporting error suggested unmet standards—follow-up review proved proper disinfection and no contamination. Ongoing monitoring meets all standards; no action needed.

Health & Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Measles Exposure Warning: A person infectious with measles stopped in Randolph County and may have exposed others...

East Main St. burglary updates:

• March 14, 2:09 a.m.: Officers respond to alarm at 900 block East Main; find damaged door, stolen merchandise from...

Carbondale event celebrates SIU Public Health-Special Olympics partnership with athletes sharing triumphs:

• Eric Baumann, veteran since the 90s in...

• Dollar More program: $1.5M left for up to $600/year aid; income limits like $3,990/mo for 1 person
• LIHEAP: Federal aid for those with $3,000 or...

Urgent public health alert for Randolph County:

• Infectious measles patient stopped there, potentially exposing others
• Warning issued by Randolph County Public Health
  Stay informed on local updates.

• Family fun ahead: Winter Farmers Market returns March 21 at 9AM in Carbondale Community High School Cafeteria – kids' crafts, seed swap, live local...

• MSHP Arrest: Kowin D. Schumer, 21, of Perryville stopped on March 18, 2026, at 8:53 PM in Perry County.
• Charged with driving while intoxicated, taken to Perry County Jail and later released.

Crime Updates

• 🔥 Crossbow Shooting Arrest: A Kenna man is in custody after allegedly shooting a relative in the face with a crossbow and leading...

• Mechanic pushback: Inspections catch ball joint and tie rod failures sensors miss, forcing vehicle checks.
• Business strain: Time-consuming for...