Father of County Sheriff Under Investigation
State Police are investigating the father of a Hardin County Sheriff for soliciting women for sex and using food stamps illegally.
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Higher-Education Cost Shift
A pension reform proposal developed by a group of education experts has been debated in an Illinois senate committee.
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Continental Tire Expansion
Officials at the Continental Tire plant in Mt. Vernon say they’re adding an extension and hope to start hiring new workers.
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Fatal Motorcycle Wreck
Carbondale Police are releasing more details about the crash that killed an SIU student Sunday afternoon.
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Special Session
Illinois lawmakers are convening a special session as called for by Gov. Pat Quinn.
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SIU Budget
Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard says the school has met a budget milestone.
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Concealed Carry Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons.
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Semi-Truck Police Crash
In Pulaski County, a police officer hit by a police car involved in a chain-reaction crash with a semi-truck has been released from the hospital.
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Equality Illinois Gears up for 2014 Election Fight
Advocacy group Equality Illinois says it's getting ready to launch a $500,000 effort to promote gay marriage ahead of the 2014 election.
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Court Fight on Pension Reform Termed 'Inevitable'
A spokeswoman for Lisa Madigan says the Illinois attorney general is "doing her job" to advise state lawmakers and make sure the Legislature's final plan on pension reform "survives an inevitable court challenge."
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157 Groups in Illinois Apply for Health Outreach Dollars
More than 150 community groups in Illinois have applied for $28 million in federal funding to educate the public about new opportunities for health insurance under the national health law.
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157 Groups in Illinois Apply for Health Outreach Dollars
More than 150 community groups in Illinois have applied for $28 million in federal funding to educate the public about new opportunities for health insurance under the national health law.
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Southern Illinois Prison Begins Video Visitation
Inmates at the Tri County Detention Center in Pulaski County will be able to video chat with friends and family — for a fee.
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New Trial for Illinois Man after Racial Remarks
A black man who was sentenced to 85 years in prison will get a new trial after his attorney complained about racial remarks made by the prosecutor.
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Prosecutors: Jackson can get Treatment in Prison
Federal prosecutors are refuting the contention by defense attorneys that Jesse Jackson Jr. should spend less time in prison because a lengthy sentence would cause his fragile mental health to deteriorate.
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Colleges Plan Training for Gas Drilling Jobs
Two local colleges have announced a cooperative agreement to provide training in the emerging field of high volume oil and gas drilling.
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More Menard Inmates Moved
Illinois prison officials say they've transferred 72 inmates to Menard Correctional Center.
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Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise
State figures show fatal motorcycle accidents are up 13 percent in Illinois.
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Mt. Vernon Robbery
Police in Mt. Vernon are investigating a possible armed robbery.
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University Cost Shift
State university employees would pay more toward their pensions and receive annual retirement-pay increases tied to inflation in a reform plan the Senate president supports.
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Looking Ahead
What will happen if a special session this week doesn’t produce an agreement on public pension restructuring?
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Meth Raid
In Bonnie, a woman is in jail after a drug bust at her home.
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Fatal Crash
In Carbondale, an SIU student is dead and a few others are injured after a multi-vehicle accident.
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Herrin Hit-and-Run
In Herrin, a man faces charges for a hit and run after stealing his grandmother’s car.
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Carbondale Drug Charges
In Carbondale, a man faces drug charges.
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Pension Talks
Democratic leaders in the Illinois Legislature will try again to pass a pension-reform plan from House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Sexual Assault of a Minor
A Marion man will see four years behind bars for sexually assaulting a minor.
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Sexual Assault of a Minor
A Marion man will see seven years behind bars for sexually abusing a minor.
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Vehicle Burglary
In Herrin, a man is in jail after a vehicle was burglarized.
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Superblock Burglary
In Carbondale, police are investigating a burglary at the Superblock Recreation fields.
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Police Chief Suicide
A police chief who was suspended after being accused of felony misconduct is dead after an apparent suicide.
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Stolen Smartphones
The Attorney General’s office wants smartphone manufacturers to develop a "kill switch" that would render stolen phones inoperable.
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Home Invasion
Police in Carbondale are looking for a suspect in a home invasion where police say the suspect battered the victim.
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Bank Robbery
In Hamilton County, police are investigating a bank robbery.
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Cahokia School Closures
Administrators of the school district in Cahokia plan to close two schools in an effort to spare sports, music, art and physical education programs, along with some teaching jobs.
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Rise in Gas Prices?
Illinois transit advocates are proposing a plan to fix the state's deteriorating roads through a new tax that would raise the price at the gas pump.
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Residential Burglary
In Jackson County, a man could see anywhere from four to 15 years in prison for a residential burglary.
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Meridian Mold Problem
In Mounds, the Meridian Elementary School is considering a couple options to battle growing mold in the school.
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Special Olympics Torch Run
Carbondale Police were part of a group carrying the torch for the Special Olympics.
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Pension Reform
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning a fresh vote on his own plan to reform public-employee pensions despite a request from the governor for compromise with the Senate.
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Aggravated DUI
In Jefferson County, a man is charged with aggravated DUI after police say he was involved in an accident that injured his passenger.
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Fatal Crash
A Murphysboro man is dead after police say he lost control of his vehicle and struck several trees.
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Break-In Charges
In Jonesboro, police are charging a man who was shot by police during a suspected break-in.
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Carbondale Burglary
Police in Carbondale are investigating a residential burglary.
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Carbondale Burglary
Carbondale police are investigating a residential burglary.
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NHL Finals Wager
The governors of Illinois and Massachusetts have made a wager on the NHL Finals, featuring the Blackhawks and Bruins.
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Blackhawks Wager
A Democratic congressman from Rhode Island and a Republican congressman from Illinois are betting lunch on the outcome of the Stanley Cup finals between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Armed Animal Control
In Williamson County, officials are considering a proposal to give animal control officers the right to carry a gun.
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Madigan's Run for Governor
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she is still "very seriously considering" running for governor in 2014.
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Carbondale TIF Money
In Carbondale, two restaurants will use TIF money for new projects.
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Nursing Home Robbery
In Union County, police are looking for a man who robbed a nursing home for drugs.
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Concealed Carry
Randolph County is now allowing concealed carry.
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Williamson County Morgue
Williamson County will build a new $266,000 morgue rather than renew a lease on a current site on federal property.
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Daley Running for Governor
Former White House chief of Staff William Daley says he's forming a committee to explore running for Illinois governor in 2014.
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Online Meetings
In Williamson County, residents will be able to view county board meetings online starting Tuesday morning.
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SIU Missing Computers
Illinois' auditor general says Southern Illinois University must improve its accounting and inventory practices after finding 257 computers were unaccounted for during a recent audit.
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Pension Meeting
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is asking lawmakers to approve both rival plans on how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis. But it's unclear if legislative leaders will agree.
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New Police Station
Marion will have a new police station.
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Superman Record Attempt Fails
The Superman Celebration in Metropolis wrapped up this Sunday, but fell short of the record for most people dressed as Superman at one time.
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Durbin Talks Student Loans
Sen. Dick Durbin says Congress must act to stop interest rates on some student loans from doubling.
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Train Kills Fisherman
A Mount Vernon man is dead after being struck by a train while fishing on a railroad bridge with his family.
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Special LINK Card Program
Low-income Illinois families can receive twice the dollar value when they use their LINK card at farmers markets this season.
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Unexpected Funds
An unexpected windfall of $1.2 billion has given the state's service providers a moment of relief. But those agencies still are waiting on $5.8 billion in bills the state has not paid and prospects for longer-term relief are uncertain.
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Corrections Official Resigns
A director with the Illinois Department of Corrections is leaving his post following investigations of sexual harassment.
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Honeywell Bomb Threat
A Kentucky man is in jail after a bomb threat at the Honeywell Plant in Metropolis.
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Pension Meeting
Governor Pat Quinn is expected to meet today with Democratic legislative leader to work out a compromise on the separate pension reform bills passed by the Illinois House and Senate.
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Illegal Credit Card Use
Police in Carbondale are looking for a man that they say is using multiple credit cards stolen from a purse.
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Supreme Court's Temporary Move
The state Supreme Court will hear cases in Chicago this September while renovations are under way at its building in Springfield.
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Scam Alert
The Illinois attorney general's office is warning residents about a possible scam involving supposedly free medical alert services.
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Marion Assaults
Police in Marion are investigating two separate assaults on women in the area.
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Fatal Tractor Accident
A Coulterville man is dead after an accident involving a garden tractor.
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Coal Pollution Battle
The Illinois Pollution Control Board says Ameren Corp. can't transfer a variance allowing it to delay pollution controls at coal-fired plants to a company that has agreed to buy them.
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Concealed Carry Reminder
Illinois law officers say the state's current ban on concealed weapons remain in effect despite the Legislature's passage of a new law.
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Carbondale Crime Lab
The only forensic crime lab in southern Illinois is closing its doors.
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Credit Downgrade
A second major rating agency is downgrading Illinois' credit worthiness.
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Special Session
Gov. Pat Quinn is calling a special session for lawmakers this month, but House Speaker Michael Madigan isn't clear for what.
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Fatal Crash
A teenager from Cobden is dead after a crash on US 51 in Union County.
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Oakland Auto Repair
Carbondale city officials will seek legal advice before moving forward with Oakland Auto Repair.
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Superman Festival
Organizers of a yearly festival honoring Superman in the city that claims the Man of Steel as its favorite son are hoping to smash a world record.
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Lottery Game to Help Prevent HIV/AIDS
A new Illinois Lottery game will benefit programs working to prevent the spread of HIV and help those living with HIV and AIDS.
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River Flooding
The Mississippi River is set to crest several feet above flood stage Thursday night into Friday morning.
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Illegal Online Drug Sales
A Carmi man has been sentenced to six years in prison for selling prescription drugs over the Internet.
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Car Wreck Results in Injuries
In Carrier Mills, two people are injured after a crash off Illinois 13.
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Fraudulent Accounting
An accountant faces up to 40 years in prison after admitting in federal court that he stole more than $2 million from an elderly client for personal use.
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Concealed Carry
Concealed carry legislation is now officially on the Governor's desk, but a portion of the bill is coming under fire from journalists.
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Paying the Bills
More than $1 billion of the state's overdue bills are being paid off.
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Burglary Arrest
In Herrin, police say they have a suspect in Monday’s robbery of a Huck’s convenient store.
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Not Guilty Plea
The man accused of shooting and killing a woman near a Benton flower shop is pleading not guilty.
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Not Guilty Plea
The man accused of shooting and killing a woman near a Benton flower shop is pleading not guilty.
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Board Appointee
Gov. Pat Quinn has named one of his top advisers to serve as chair of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
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Former Miss America Running for Congress
A 33-year-old former Miss America says she plans to challenge first-term U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis in the 2014 Republican primary.
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Scott AFB Furloughs
Nearly 4,500 civilian workers at Scott Air Force Base will begin taking an unpaid day off in a month for the rest of the fiscal year as part of the automatic federal spending cuts.
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Governor Hopefuls
Illinois state senator Bill Brady plans to announce within the month that he's seeking his second Republican nomination for governor.
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Pension Talks
Gov. Pat Quinn says he's prepared to call a special session on pensions but Senate President John Cullerton and House Speaker Michael Madigan have to set aside their differences on the issue.
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Concealed Carry Extension
Governor Pat Quinn isn’t saying whether or not he will sign concealed carry legislation that despite being passed Friday. But now Quinn has more time to consider the bill.
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Murphysboro Fire
Officials are investigating an early morning fire in Murphysboro.
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Zeigler Burglaries
Police in Zeigler are investigating a string of vehicle and home burglaries, and say they already have one suspect in custody.
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Herrin Huck's Burglary
Herrin Police are investigating an overnight burglary at a convenient store.
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Benton Beatle Visit
A half century ago, he was the Beatle in Benton. And soon the town will observe the anniversary of that visit by the Fab Four's George Harrison.
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Wet May
Illinois' climatologist says last month was the state's 12th-wettest May on record.
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Same-Sex Marriage
Backers of a measure that would've legalized same-sex marriage in Illinois have written a letter to advocates saying it's not the time for them "to splinter."
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Fracking Delay
Officials say we might not see the full rush of fracking in Illinois for up to a year.
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Oklahoma Tornadoes
An Illinois man was part of the storm chasing team from which three members were killed by a tornado in Oklahoma.
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Percy Fire
A judge is ordering a mental evaluation of the man accused of setting a house fire that killed four children in Percy.
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Credit Downgrading
One of the three major ratings agencies has downgraded the value of Illinois state government credit.
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Concealed Carry Appeal
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is seeking a 30-day delay of a mandate for the state to enact a concealed gun carry law.
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Social Security Fraud
A Mount Vernon woman will see five years of probation for her admitted theft of more than $85,000 in Social Security benefits she must now repay.
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New Illinois GOP Leader
The Illinois Republican Party is naming a new leader less than a month after post-election infighting led to the resignation of its chairman.
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Rutherford Announces Run for Governor
Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford is continuing his cross-state tour after kicking off his 2014 campaign for governor. The Republican is scheduled to make a series of stops Monday, including one in Marion at 11:30 a.m.
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Two More Cases
Illinois health officials say they're investigating two additional reports of patients developing abscesses after receiving potentially contaminated steroid injections at a clinic.
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Menard Report
Illinois Department of Corrections records show that serious assaults at the Menard Correctional Center are up so far this year.
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No Charges
No charges are being filed in the shooting of a dog in Dowell by a police officer.
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Consequences for Quinn
The Illinois Legislature's failure to act on the pension crisis could cause problems for Gov. Pat Quinn's re-election bid.
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End of Session
Illinois lawmakers are leaving Springfield with major issues outstanding.
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Legislative Session
Illinois lawmakers faced a jam-packed agenda and a midnight deadline for session's end. Here's a look at how they fared by Friday on six of the major issues.
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Runner-Up In National Spelling Bee From Illinois
It was oh so close for Pranav Sivakumar of Tower Lakes.
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Benton Grade School Police Presence
Benton Grade School could see more police presence under a proposal now headed to city hall.
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Gay Marriage Frustrations
Representatives of various groups pushing for the passage of same-sex marriage are asking House Speaker Michael Madigan to give legislators a chance to vote on the bill.
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Drone Legislation
A proposal that would regulate the use of drones by law enforcement agencies in Illinois has cleared the House.
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SIU Trustees Approved
The Senate unanimously approved the Governor’s two appointments to the SIU Board of Trustees.
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Concealed Carry
An Illinois state senator key to gun control negotiations says a concealed-carry compromise has been reached between the Senate and the House.
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Fracking Legislation
The Illinois House has approved a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state.
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Cost-Shift
The House has approved a plan to have Illinois' public institutions of higher education begin picking up retirement costs.
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Pension Standoff
Gov. Pat Quinn says the people of Illinois have been let down after the Senate rejected a pension overhaul that would have cut benefits across the board.
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National Spelling Bee
Four contestants from Illinois are among the 41 spellers who advanced to the semifinals of the National Spelling Bee.
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Gaming Expansion
A plan to expand gambling in Illinois has advanced out of a key House committee.
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Carbondale Business Burglary
Police in Carbondale are investigating a burglary at a business over the Memorial Day holiday.
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Herrin Burglary
In Herrin, police are investigating a burglary at the Monarch Restaurant.
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Meth Charges
A Carbondale man is facing meth charges.
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Patriot Coal Ruling
A bankrupt coal producer has a judge's go-ahead to significantly cut health care and pension benefits to thousands of workers and retirees in hopes of regaining its financial footing.
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Deer Meetings
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources plans a series of meetings in June, including a meeting in Carterville, to answer questions from the public about the state's deer herd.
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College Savings Program
Two Illinois college tuition investment programs have seen their assets grow substantially in the past two years.
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Heroin Use
Lawmakers are sending the Governor a bill that will address the problem with Heroin use among teens.
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Fatal Wreck
A Carbondale man is dead after a crash in Wayne County.
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Pension Reform
Senate President John Cullerton says senators will discuss pension overhauls today.
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Budget Debate
The Illinois Senate has bucked the governor’s proposed education cuts in passing a pair of budget bills.
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Child Stuck and Killed
Authorities say a motorist didn't have a driver's license at the time he struck and killed a 5-year-old boy from Percy.
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Meth Charges
In Perry County, two residents have been indicted with conspiracy to make meth.
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Meth Charges
A Randolph County woman has been indicted on two meth-related charges.
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ATV Death
A Johnson County man is dead after injuries suffered in an ATV crash.
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Hands-Free Legislation
A proposal that would ban the use of cellphones while driving in Illinois is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk.
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Gambling Expansion
Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Aaron Jaffe says a proposal to add casinos in Chicago and four other areas raises so many oversight questions that the city casino should be separated into its own bill.
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White County Already Fracking
State records indicate that high-volume oil drilling already has begun in Illinois, even in the absence of regulations.
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Puppy Lemon Law
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at protecting people who unknowingly purchase sick dogs or cats from pet stores.
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Concealed Carry
The Illinois Senate Executive Committee is approving a Democratic plan to allow the public possession of firearms.
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Medicaid Expansion
Illinois lawmakers have approved a historic expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income adults without children.
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Du Quoin State Fair
Organizers have announced the lineup for the Du Quoin State Fair.
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Budget Talks
The Democrat-controlled Legislature is expected to move forward with a new state budget, despite Republican concerns they're spending too much.
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"Partisan Rancor"
Former Gov. Jim Thompson says he's watching Illinois lawmakers closely as the legislative session draws to a close this week.
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Redistricting Lawsuit
A group of Republicans are suing Jackson County Officials for modifying the electoral map to give Democrats an advantage.
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Medical Marijuana
A medical marijuana pilot program could become law this week, but the lead author of a Colorado study says parents will still need to keep the drug out of the reach of kids.
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Puppy Lemon Law
The House has approved a plan adding more protections for Illinois consumers who buy a dog or cat at a pet store and find out the pet is gravely ill.
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Durbin Visits the General Assembly
Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is visiting the Illinois State Capitol.
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Medicaid Expansion
The Illinois House has approved a Medicaid expansion to cover low-income adults who don't have children at home.
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Education Debate
A debate on the state budget is expected Tuesday.
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Concealed Carry
The Illinois Senate plans to present a concealed-carry gun bill which keeps local firearms laws intact.
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Legislative Session
10 things you need to know as the General Assembly gears up for the final week of the legislative session.
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Fiery Crash
In Jackson County, a three-car crash sends one teenager to the hospital with serious injuries.
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Memorial Day
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists that Memorial Day celebrations should not carry over to the car.
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Meth Sentencing
In Union County, a Cobden man will see 18 years behind bars for his role in a meth operation.
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Oklahoma Scams
Attorney General Lisa Madigan says people should use caution when donating money to help victims of the Oklahoma tornado.
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Democrats' Budget
House and Senate Democrats have agreed on a proposed Illinois budget that would keep education funding at the same level and increase human services spending.
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Herrin Investigation
Illinois health officials say they're investigating reports that five patients developed abscesses after receiving potentially contaminated steroid injections at a clinic in Herrin.
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Concealed Carry
The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public.
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Baby Drowning
A DuQuoin woman will see three years in jail for accidentally drowning her newborn child.
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Meth Charges
A Franklin County woman and a Jackson County man are pleading guilty to making meth.
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Drug Raid
Two Marion residents are in jail after police raided their home.
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Murphysboro IYC Burglary
Police in Murphysboro are investigating a break-in at the former Illinois Youth Center.
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Construction Halt
Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion.
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A Massive Overreach?
The Illinois House is expected to vote on a compromise plan on concealed weapons that has generated the opposition of Gov. Pat Quinn.
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Insurance Exchange
The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would create a state-governed "insurance exchange" so individuals and small businesses can shop for health care coverage as required by President Obama's health law.
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Expanded Gambling
The new sponsor of a plan to expand Illinois' gambling says legislation proposing five new casinos is in final negotiations.
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Hands-Free Legislation
The Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.
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Murray Center Halt
Illinois officials have agreed to temporarily halt the movement of residents out of the Murray Developmental Center.
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Concealed Carry
Illinois legislation allowing public possession of concealed guns has passed the House Judiciary Committee. It was a compromise backed by Speaker Michael Madigan on a bill originally proposed by State Rep. Brandon Phelps.
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Saline County Fire Protection
Saline County officials will discuss how to handle fire protection with Harrisburg set to scale back its’ support.
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911 Dispatches Seek Help
911 dispatchers in Saline County will discuss a new emergency response system.
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Energy Water Tower
Energy is one step closer to having its’ own water tower.
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Weekend DuQuoin Ordinances
In DuQuoin, city officials are setting new rules for the upcoming Street Machine Nationals.
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Guilty Plea
Marion’s former water department manager is pleading guilty to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the city.
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Increased Speed Limit
Legislation increasing the speed limit on interstate highways in Illinois to 70 mph is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn.
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Concealed Carry
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says legislation allowing the carrying of concealed guns will get a vote Friday.
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Illinois Groups Protest the IRS
Leaders of Illinois' tea party movement say revelations that the IRS targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny should fuel activists to "take back this country."
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Overriding the Smart-Grid Veto
The Senate is overriding the Gov.’s veto on the Smart-Grid bill.
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Residential Burglary
In Franklin County, one man and one juvenile are in jail for a residential burglary.
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Hit and Run
In Jackson County, a man is in jail after police say he left the scene of two car accidents.
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Numbers Debate
Illinois House members say Senate President John Cullerton's pension-reform proposal saves at most only 60 percent of what the Chicago Democrat predicts.
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House Committee OK's Fracking
An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state.
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Miss HerrinFesta Italiana
Chandler Short is this year’s Miss HerrinFesta Italiana. She was one of 16 women vying for the title last night.
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High-Capacity Magazines
A bill that bans high-capacity ammunition magazines is now on its' way to a full Senate vote.
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Johnson County Fracking
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution supporting a statewide moratorium on high-volume oil and gas drilling.
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Drug Sting Nets 10
In Franklin County, ten people are in jail after a drug sting.
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Fatal Shooting
An Elkville man is in jail for the shooting of a woman in Benton on Friday night.
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Looking Ahead in Springfield
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have a full plate of controversial issues to tackle.
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Anti-Flash Mob Law
Illinois now has tougher penalties for those who use social media to organize violent "flash mobs" like those that have occurred on Chicago's Michigan Avenue and in other tourist areas.
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High-Capacity Magazines
Parents of three children killed in the Connecticut school shooting say a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines will help save lives.
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Fatal Crash
In Williamson County, a man from Marion is dead after a single-vehicle accident.
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Deadly Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that killed a woman in Franklin County.
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Child Predator Sentencing
A man from Mt. Vernon will see 40 years behind bars for child predator charges.
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Aggravated DUI
In Franklin County, a woman faces a felony DUI charge after a fatal crash last month.
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Support for Scott Air Force Base
Although the future of Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois won't be in question for two more years, state and local officials are preparing a plan to keep the facility open.
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Education Boost
Illinois Senate Democrats are proposing a $156 million boost in primary and secondary education next year. Key budget negotiators say the money would help schools keep pace with funding levels this year.
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AFSCME Contract Ratified Again
Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state.
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Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved legislation.
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Concealed Carry
An Illinois senator is blaming unnamed "extremists" who oppose legislation to restrict the possession of concealed guns for delaying a vote on the issue.
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April Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in Illinois is down slightly.
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Charges Filed
In Marion, charges are filed in the crash that killed a pedestrian earlier this week.
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Jefferson County Waits
A new complication is popping up while Jefferson County officials try to recover Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detainees.
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Bars Open For Halloween?
The Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board says the bars in Carbondale should stay open on Halloween.
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Concealed Carry
An Illinois Senate committee has approved a concealed carry proposal which gives Illinois State Police the power to grant or deny permits.
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University Cost Shift
State universities and community colleges have agreed to gradually pick up their own retirement costs under a preliminary deal that emerged at a public hearing.
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Carbondale Shooting being Investigated
On Tuesday, Carbondale Police responded to a residence in the 700 block of Robert A. Stalls Avenue in reference to a report of someone who had been shot.
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Lower Voting Age Legislation Goes to Quinn
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois 17-year-olds would be able to vote in primary elections in some cases under legislation headed for Gov. Pat Quinn.
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Trump Concludes Testimony
CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump finished testifying at a civil trial in Chicago and immediately blasted the 87-year-old woman who sued him as he spoke to reporters outside the courtroom.
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State Rep. Pulls from GOP Chair Race
CHICAGO (AP) — A candidate for the chairmanship of the Illinois Republican Party who supports gay marriage has pulled out of contention for the post.
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McLeansboro Man Dead
A 40 year old McLeansboro man was pronounced dead after being struck by a car yesterday.
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Percy House Fire
PERCY, Ill. (AP) — A prosecutor of a man charged with setting a southern Illinois house fire that killed four children says authorities believe they know the motivations behind the blaze, but he won't reveal that immediately.
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Road Fund Spending
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new audit has found that less than half of the money from the state Road Fund has gone toward direct road construction costs.
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New Murphysboro Mayor
Will Stephens was sworn in last night after defeating incumbent Ron Williams.
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Gen. Assistance Reinstated
Commissioners Brent Gentry and Jim Marlo voted to reinstate the program, with some new restrictions.
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Home Rule Restrictions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois Senate proposal to allow the carrying of concealed weapons would let large cities add to the list of places considered off limits to guns.
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Crop Report
Someone up above decided it was time to let Illinois farmers do their thing last week.
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General Assistance
General Assistance in Williamson County could be expanding.
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Fatal Crash
A woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Energy.
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Percy Fire
Funeral Services are set for the four siblings killed in the Percy house fire.
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Watchdog Group: Illinois Needs a Long-Term Plan
A Chicago-based watchdog group says Illinois must have a long-range plan to address its shaky finances, including the nation's worst pension problem.
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Medical Marijuana
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon says she supports a bill that would allow the medical use of marijuana in Illinois.
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Airport Control Towers Spared For Now
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says control towers at five small airports in his home state of Illinois, including the Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro, are among the 149 nationwide that the Federal Aviation Administration is keeping open for now.
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Park Projects
Local parks around Illinois will be sharing $15.3 million in state money.
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Embezzlement Charges
A former business official with the Carterville schools is facing 16 federal counts related to his alleged theft of funds from the school district.
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Fire Investigation
Officials are investigating a house fire in Williamson County.
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Murder Charges
33-year-old Derrick Twardoski is set to make his first appearance in Randolph County court Monday. He is the man accused of starting the house fire in Percy that killed four children.
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Scott AFB Staff Reductions
Air Force streamlining efforts mean nearly three dozen civilian jobs have been cut at Scott Air Force Base in southwestern Illinois.
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Ethics Reform
The Illinois Senate is approving tighter rules for disclosure of public officials' economic interests.
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Fire in Johnston City
Officials are investigating a fire this morning in Johnston City.
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Deadly Fire
In Randolph County, four people are dead after a fire early this morning.
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West City Robbery
Police are looking for a suspect in a robbery in West City Thursday afternoon.
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Pension Showdown
Both chambers in the General Assembly are set for a showdown over a solution to the state’s $97 billion pension problem.
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New Chairman, Higher Tuition
The SIU Board of Trustees, which has been disfunctional the last few months, finally acted on several items. The possibility of the Daily Egyptian shutting down was also discussed.
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FOID Card Wait
Illinois State Police say they have a backlog of tens of thousands of applications for Firearms Owner Identification cards.
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Speed Limits
A proposal to increase the speed limit is now on its way to the House floor.
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Medical Marijuana
A bill allowing the use of medical marijuana will now see a full Senate vote.
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Pensions Hit the Floor
A union-backed approach for addressing Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis is now going to see a full vote by the Senate.
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Two New Members; One New TIF District
The Carbondale City Council is welcoming two new members to the board.
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Income Tax Revenue
Gov. Pat Quinn says income tax revenue for 2013 will top forecasts by $1.3 billion. He says he'll put the money toward the billions the state owes in unpaid bills.
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Cost-Shift
House Speaker Michael Madigan is moving forward with a plan to require local school districts to pay their share of teacher pensions.
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Burglary and Home Invasion
In Williamson County, police are looking for a suspect who they say tied up a homeowner and robbed them.
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Pensions in the Senate
A union-backed approach for dealing with Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis is getting its first full airing.
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Herrin Mayor Race
The Herrin Mayor race is going to court.
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SIU Graduation
Graduation Ceremonies for SIU are set for this weekend.
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