The Southern Illinoisan
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner | Paxton Media Group |
| Headquarters | 600 Halfway Road, Suite 105, Marion, IL |
| Circulation | 7,220 Daily (as of 2022) |
| Website | thesouthern |
The Southern Illinoisan is a daily newspaper and multimedia news platform based in Marion, Illinois, known locally as "The Southern." It is one of the major regional newspapers and media services for southern Illinois. The Southern published a physical paper on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and a digital copy seven days a week.
Upon Paxton Media Group’s acquisition of The Southern Illinoisan, Marlyn Halstead, a veteran journalist with extensive experience in Southern Illinois newsrooms, became the editor.