<![CDATA[The American Times Press: Williamson County IL]]>https://theamericantimespress.com/s/williamson-county-ilhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5aG7!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff4daf81e-41b5-4cab-ac8c-d101022c3e5f_800x800.pngThe American Times Press: Williamson County ILhttps://theamericantimespress.com/s/williamson-county-ilSubstackTue, 21 Jul 2026 20:12:26 GMT<![CDATA[Fire Destroys Four-Unit Apartment Complex in Cambria]]>https://theamericantimespress.com/p/fire-destroys-four-unit-apartmenthttps://theamericantimespress.com/p/fire-destroys-four-unit-apartmentTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:15:57 GMTCAMBRIA — A fire destroyed a four-unit apartment complex in Cambria on Saturday night, displacing all of its residents, according to Cambria Fire Chief Randall Simmons.

The blaze consumed the building, though further details about the cause of the fire, the extent of injuries, if any, and the number of people displaced were not immediately available.

This is a developing story, and additional information is expected as local officials continue to assess the damage and assist displaced residents.

— Compiled from reporting by The Southern Illinoisan.

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]]><![CDATA[Herrin House of Hope Receives $20,000 Grant to Combat Food Insecurity]]>https://theamericantimespress.com/p/herrin-house-of-hope-receives-20000https://theamericantimespress.com/p/herrin-house-of-hope-receives-20000Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:14:19 GMTHERRIN — Herrin House of Hope, a local nonprofit that runs a daily soup kitchen, a thrift store and a food pantry, has received a $20,000 grant aimed at combating food insecurity, the organization announced.

The grant made Herrin House of Hope one of just 10 nonprofits across Illinois selected to receive the funding. Nonprofit leaders said the money will help support the organization's ongoing work feeding and assisting families in the Herrin area struggling with hunger.

Herrin House of Hope has long served as a community resource hub in Williamson County, combining emergency food assistance with a thrift store that helps fund its programs.

— Compiled from reporting by The Southern Illinoisan.

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