Big Muddy Monster Brewfest Jackson County has plenty of legends, but none quite as lovable (or as beer-friendly) as the Big Muddy Monster. And every fall,
Beneath the Surface: The Coal History of Jackson County, Illinois
When you think of Jackson County, you might picture the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest, orchards bursting with fruit, or small towns steeped
A Slice of History: Murphysboro’s Beloved Apple Festival
A Slice of History: Murphysboro’s Beloved Apple Festival There’s something magical about the way fall settles into Southern Illinois; the crisp air, the brilliant colors
Grange Hall: The Brick-Built Heart of Jackson County’s Farming Legacy
If you’ve ever driven through the rolling farmland of Jackson County, you’ve probably passed your share of barns, silos, and century-old homesteads. But tucked away
A Tornado, a Teacher, and a Town’s Love for Books: The Story of Sallie Logan Public Library
When you walk past the Sallie Logan Public Library in Murphysboro, Illinois, it’s easy to see it as just another small-town library, but its roots
Carl Lee: From Classroom to Community Landmark
If you stroll through downtown Murphysboro today, you’ll find a striking steel pavilion catching the sunlight in shimmering curves, the Carl Lee Park Pavilion. But
