HERRIN (WSIL) -- The man the community of Herrin knew as "Santa" has died. According to the Herrin Independent, Charlie Groves died at his home Thursday morning. His children posted "We would like to ...

HERRIN (WSIL) -- A local man, who has touched the hearts of many portraying Santa Claus, got a welcome home gift Monday. Charlie Groves is battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and recently under went a ...

Charlie Groves, long known as Santa in Southern Illinois, had a large parade of vehicles drive by his home this week to show him some love after his recent diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. The parade ...

HERRIN — Most people in Southern Illinois simply know Charlie Groves as Santa. Groves is one of Santa’s best helpers and stands-in, working events across the region during the holiday season.