The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education will convene a series of special meetings as follows: Agenda: Please note that the agenda for the Wednesday, April 3rd and […]
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Author: Joan Adams
Agave restaurant to close at the end of March
Established Mount Vernon eatery, Agave Mexican Restaurant, announces its closure after over twelve years of service to the local community. The restaurant, located at 300 South 44th Street, will cease […]
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Obituary – Thomas Erwin Taylor
Thomas Erwin “Tommy” Taylor, a resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 62. He was born on February 8, 1962, in Cairo, […]
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Man stands accused of killing man with truck
On Tuesday afternoon, the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 2800 block of Veterans Memorial Drive. Upon arrival, officers […]
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Mt. Vernon City Council discusses street closures & food tax
The Mt. Vernon City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting this evening, Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, commencing at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, situated at […]
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Mt. Vernon barn destroyed by recent fire
A fire on the property of Mr. Bart Rainey, located between Mt. Vernon and Woodlawn, resulted in the complete destruction of a 40-foot by 40-foot pole barn. Upon arrival at […]
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What to expect when it comes to the weather in Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon, Illinois, is situated in the Midwest region of the United States, which is known for its continental climate. This means that the area experiences distinct seasons, with hot […]
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Mt. Vernon man arrested due to public indecency
On Monday, law enforcement officials in Mt. Vernon responded to a report of public indecency at the Chesterfield Village Apartments, where they encountered 20-year-old Grant French. According to witnesses, French […]
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The most expensive house in Mt. Vernon goes up for sale
Recently, Mt Vernon’s most expensive property was listed for sale on Zillow. Compared to the average house price in the city, this property is far more expensive and had been […]
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Obituary – 2024 03/03 – Juanita V. Turner
Juanita V. Turner, a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at the age of 99. She was born on March 28, 1924, to […]
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