Dr. Allyson and Dr. Ryan Kathalynas, a husband and wife team of Chiropractors, did not hesitate for a moment when they decided where to set up their team practice. They are aware of the general economic slump in southern Illinois but he, from West Frankfort and she, from Benton, expressed faith in the area where they grew up and unhesitatingly settled in to set up their practice in the Franklin County Chiropractic building located at 310 W. St. Louis St. West Frankfort, across from J&S Pharmacy.
Undaunted by the natural attraction of the Du Quoin State Fair, a special event to honor Illinois State Senator Gary Forby filled the main dining room at Rend Lake Resort Monday, with people from Chicago to the southern tip of the state and from all walks of life in attendance. It was clearly his night.
Dr. Tim Morthland and the local board of trustees of the entity that will hopefully become Morthland College in West Frankfort are cautiously optimistic about the next step in the process.
Days, weeks and even years of work, hopes and dreams might just culminate October 5, at a meeting of the Illinois Board that can give accreditation to the school.
Many people drive past the beautiful building at 410 West Main Street in West Frankfort each day, but few go inside. Those that do are usually looking for help. And they chose the right place, because the agency helps hundreds of people each year in many ways.
Union Pacific Railroad officials announced that several crossings will be closed for periods of time this Thursday and Friday, said West Frankfort Chief of Police Jeff Tharp.
