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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Prison Time for Burglary
In Williamson County, a man will see ten years behind bars for burglary and theft.
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MAP Grant Cuts
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission is making a 10 percent cut in grants given through its Monetary Awards Program because of a shortage of money.
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Bar Fight Stabbing
Police are investigating a stabbing in Jackson County.
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GOP Leader Steps Down
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady is stepping down.
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Senate Pension Solution
Senate Democrats are supporting their own plan to solve Illinois’ pension problems.
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Illinois Gaming
Representatives from Illinois' gaming industry and the addiction treatment community are teaming up to raise awareness of problem gambling.
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Pension Debate
Lawmakers return to Springfield with two options on the table for addressing Illinois' $97 billion pension problem.
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Fracking Legislation
Southern Illinois residents are bracing for change as the state Legislature considers a regulatory bill that could set off a rush to drill for oil and gas.
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City Lawsuit
A couple city officials in Johnston City are part of a wrongful termination lawsuit.
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Bank Robbery
In Nashville, police are looking for a suspect in a bank robbery.
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Fatal Crash
A teen dies after a single vehicle accident early Saturday morning.
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Rate Hike Veto
Gov. Pat Quinn has rejected a plan to increase electric rates by roughly $70 million, a proposal ComEd says would have helped get so-called Smart Grid technology back on track.
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Man Charged After Fatal DUI
A man from Tennessee will see 14 years in prison for a deadly crash near Tamaroa last year.
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Extended Deadline for Concealed Carry Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court is giving Attorney General Lisa Madigan more time to decide if she wants to appeal the ruling on Illinois’ concealed carry ban.
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More Trouble for RTO Auto Sales
In Carterville, the owner of an auto dealer under investigation by the Attorney General is now in police custody.
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Middle-Aged Suicide Rate Increasing
A government study finds the suicide rate among middle-aged Illinois residents is increasing, but not by as much as the national rate for the same age group.
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Schnucks Lawsuit Over Credit Card Information
A St. Louis supermarket chain is facing a potential class-action lawsuit in Illinois related to a security breach affecting up to 2.4 million credit and debit cards of its customers.
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Education Reform
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is encouraging lawmakers to create a committee to study how Illinois funds education and recommend ways to improve it.
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Musial Bridge?
Bickering between Missouri and Illinois over how to fund a new Mississippi River bridge in St. Louis stalled the $670 million project for years.
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Wanted Man
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man wanted on multiple charges.
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Auto-Dealer Lawsuit
A Carterville auto-dealer is named in a lawsuit by Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
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Pension Reform
A comprehensive pension-reform plan sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan is now on its way to the Senate.
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New Board Members
A report says Gov. Pat Quinn is ready to name two new members to the SIU Board of Trustees.
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DUI Crash
In Franklin County, a man suffered major injuries in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday.
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Infant Death Investigation
DCFS is investigating the death of 9-month-old in Murphysboro.
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Two Bomb Threats
Two schools were evacuated for separate bomb threats yesterday.
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Surge in Illinois Coal
A new state report that Illinois coal once shunned for its high sulfur content is enjoying record demand overseas.
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Motorcycle Awareness
Nearly 150 motorcyclists died in crashes last year in Illinois. In an effort to prevent accidents, motorcycle groups joined Wednesday in Springfield with the Illinois State Police and transportation officials to kick off a safety campaign.
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Dead Bicyclist
A bicyclist is dead after a collision with a pickup truck in Saline County.
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Gambling Expansion
The Illinois Senate has approved a refined gambling expansion plan adding five new casinos including one in Chicago.
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SIU Bomb Threat
The FBI is asking for help in finding a suspect after bomb threats made in September of last year.
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Jo Poshard with the Poshard Foundation 05-01-2013
Jo Poshard stops by to talk about the $70,000 given by the Poshard Foundation to 28 facilities in southern Illinois to help eliminate child abuse.
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Madigan Pension Bill
An Illinois House committee is endorsing a plan by Speaker Michael Madigan to tackle a Goliath-sized public-employee pension deficit.
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Dowell Hit-And-Run
In Dowell, police are looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run.
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School Bus Crash
Seven children are injured after a crash between two school buses in Mt. Vernon.
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Multiple Charges After Foot Chase
In Carbondale, a man is in custody after he ran from police Monday.
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Residential Burglary
In Williamson County, two men are in custody for a residential burglary.
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Another Vote
The largest Illinois government employees' union will take a second ratification vote on its tentative three-year contract because of a continuing lawsuit over back wages.
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Pension Debate
A spokeswoman for Senate President John Cullerton says he will keep working to pass a pension reform bill he believes can survive a court challenge.
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Benton Fire
Officials are investigating a fire Wednesday morning in Benton.
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Fracking Frustrations
House Republicans are frustrated over the lack of action on fracking after a bill was proposed last month.
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Call to Action on Fracking
House Republicans are pushing for a vote on a bill regulating high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois.
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Charges Filed
Two students from Zeigler-Royalton High School have officially been charged after a bomb threat Friday.
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Concealed Carry Legislation
Illinois Senate legislation allowing the carrying of concealed weapons appears less permissive than touted but it's scheduled for a rewrite before it's even filed.
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Concealed Carry Appeal
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for more time to decide whether to file an appeal on a court order that the state enact a law allowing public possession of firearms.
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Bomb Threat
Jackson County Sheriffs are investigating a bomb threat at Trico High School.
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Developer Leaves
A developer from the Metro East area has dropped out of the STAR Bonds project in Marion.
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JALC President Contract
John A. Logan College President Mike Dreith no longer has a buyout clause in his contract.
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SIU Lawsuit
A professor at SIU is suing the university and Chancellor Rita Cheng for sex discrimination.
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Scott AFB Pilot Killed in Afghanistan
The department says 28-year-old Capt. Brandon Cyr of Woodbridge, Va., died in Saturday's crash of an Air Force MC-12 aircraft.
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Carbondale Crash
A crash in Carbondale sent one person to the hospital.
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Concealed Carry
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is holding fast to his position that legislation calling for the carrying of concealed weapons should allow city governments to decide their own standards.
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Sex Offender Search
Police in Christopher are looking for a sex offender.
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Drug Bust
Two people from Ina are in jail after a drug raid at their home.
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Jail Passes Inspection
The Jefferson County Jail can now house Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees after passing a re-inspection.
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Jackson Jr. Sentencing Rescheduled
A scheduling change means both former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi Jackson, will be sentenced on the same day in Washington federal court.
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Quinn Tax Returns
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has released his 2012 federal and state income tax returns, which show the only money he earned was his governor's salary of $160,421 and a taxable refund of $1,203.
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Former Ill. Chief Justice Dies
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the death at age 81 of former Chief Justice Moses Harrison.
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Former Ill. Chief Justice Dies
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the death at age 81 of former Chief Justice Moses Harrison.
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Gregg Appointment
Gov. Pat Quinn is naming Harrisburg Mayor Eric Gregg to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
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Bomb Threat
Students at the Zeigler-Royalton High School have been evacuated due to a bomb threat.
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Quinn: No Worries About "Showboaters"
Gov. Pat Quinn says any governors trying to poach Illinois companies are all just "showboating."
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Plant Reopening
The Honeywell Plant in Metropolis is calling back workers in hopes of resuming operations in June.
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Union Lawsuit
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's office says he is working with a state employees' union to get $140 million in back pay he's promised to workers.
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Inmate Murder
A federal prisoner faces a life sentence after being convicted of killing his cellmate.
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Merchandise Theft
A Herrin woman was taken into custody for stealing a few thousand dollars worth of merchandise from a Sam’s Club in Paducah.
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Firework Explosion
A 53-year-old man injured himself while trying to get rid of his fireworks in the wake of the Boston Bombings.
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Manchester Shooting Motive
Authorities say there was a dispute between the man suspected of killing a south-central Illinois family and at least one of the victims, but they don't know what it was about.
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Fatal Crash
A man from Tennessee is dead after a crash on I-64 in Jefferson County.
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Injured Motorist
A man from Herrin is seriously injured after a crash on I-57.
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Moves for Illinois Businesses
Another governor is trying to lure away Illinois companies.
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Puppy Lemon Law
Consumers who buy a new dog or cat only to find out it has a serious disease or ailment would have a new form of recourse under an Illinois Senate proposal.
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Menard Report
An Illinois prison-monitoring group says Menard Correctional Center inmates reported concern about "aggressive cellmates" during a visit shortly before a string of three inmate murders since January.
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Menard Murder Charge
For the third time in as many months, the death of a Menard prison inmate has resulted in a murder charge.
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Stop for Buses
The Illinois Senate has approved legislation to allow school districts to use cameras to catch people who don't stop for buses picking up or dropping off kids.
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Meth Conviction
A man from Alto Pass will see jail time for making meth.
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Smoke-Free Campus?
A bill that would extend the Smoke Free Illinois act to the entirety of the state’s public universities and community colleges fails.
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Public Aid Reform
Republican leaders from the Illinois House have proposed a welfare reform package.
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Body Found in River
Kentucky officials say a body found in the Ohio River has been identified as that of a missing woman from Cairo.
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Manchester Shootings
Autopsies are to be performed on five people shot to death in their central Illinois home.
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New Director at SIU
SIU has a new director for its Center for Undergraduate Research.
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Veteran Walks
An Iraq War veteran is walking 165 miles from his home near Chicago to his alma mater in eastern Illinois to raise money for the USO.
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Special Recognition
A Normal Community High School teacher has been honored for tackling and subduing a student who pulled a gun in class last year and fired shots into the ceiling.
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Suspect Surrenders
In Carbondale, the man accused of sexually assaulting two victims has turned himself in.
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Gay Marriage
The leader of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus says the fate of a measure that would authorize same-sex couples to marry in Illinois may rest with 20 black legislators in the Illinois House.
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Speed Limits
A bill that would raise the speed limit on rural interstate highways is on its way to the House.
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Concealed Carry
Gov. Pat Quinn has reiterated his support for a concealed carry law that gives local communities the option to impose their own restrictions.
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Card Draw
In Jackson County, a race for school board ended in a card draw.
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Herrin Mayor Race
The official results are in for the Herrin Mayoral race. Vic Ritter remains the town's mayor.
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Budget Calculator
Tired of paying more state taxes and hearing only about overdue bills and a pension crisis?
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Rutherford Weighs In
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says Texas Gov. Rick Perry has a point in picking out Illinois' financial problems, but Illinois businesses should stay put.
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Flooding Concerns
Nearly 50 Illinois counties declared state disaster areas, following heavy rain. State officials are working to get federal assistance for the communities.
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Worried Investors
A new poll shows the Chicago area's wealthiest investors are more nervous about their state's economy than counterparts across the nation.
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Medicaid Expansion
An expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could increase Illinois' unpaid bills.
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Robbery Sentencing
In Williamson County, a man will see 12 years in prison for robbing a bank.
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Cyberstalking Charges
In Franklin County, a woman is accused of using Facebook to threaten a school principal.
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Flooding Effects
The rain is gone for now but the trouble it caused last week is still here.
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Suspected Terrorist
The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old suburban Chicago man who U.S. authorities say was planning join an al-Qaida-affiliated group operating in Syria.
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Pension Debate
House Speaker Michael Madigan credits a seldom-used legislative practice that breaks up complicated bills into little pieces as key in helping lawmakers chip away at the mega problems of pensions and guns.
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Moving Jobs to Texas?
For days, Texas Gov. Rick Perry's $80,000 ad campaign has been urging Illinois companies to relocate to his state. Now he'll relay the message in person.
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Boston Charity Scams
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning residents to be careful of fraud when donating money to charities tied to the Boston Marathon bombings.
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Missing Boy Found
In Union County, a five-year-old boy is safe after he was reported missing Sunday.
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Child Pornography
A man from Buckner is in jail on charges of child pornography and violating the sex offender registry.
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Meth Sentence
A Marion man will see 20 years in prison for conspiracy to making meth.
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Chemical Collections
Jackson County officials are holding a household chemical collection today.
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Drone Legislation
The Illinois Senate has approved a legislative proposal regulating the use of drones by law enforcement agencies in the state.
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Underage Drinking
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has started a new underage drinking awareness program.
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Fatal Crash
A Harrisburg man is dead after a car crash.
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Rape Suspect Search
Carbondale Police are looking for a suspect in two sexual assaults.
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Illinois Jobs Report
Unemployment held steady, but Illinois lost jobs in March.
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Concealed Carry
Rep. Brandon Phelps' concealed carry bill failed to pass through the Illinois House. He joined us Friday morning.
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Murdered Inmate
The death of a third inmate at Menard prison is officially ruled as a murder.
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Harrisburg Basketball Coach Randy Smithpeters
The Harrisburg School District voiced its' support for head basketball coach Randy Smithpeters at the board meeting Wednesday night. River Radio's Gary Martin talks with the coach, who says he will appeal the IHSA sanctions.
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Concealed Carry
Tempers flared during a debate on a concealed carry amendment. We heard from State Rep. Mike Bost to explain what happened on the House floor.
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Counterfeit Money
Jefferson County officials are warning business and residents about fake 20-dollar bills circulating the area.
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Shooter Pleads Guilty
A Mount Vernon man will see jail time for firing a gun near a middle school.
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Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana will move to the Illinois Senate after passing through the House.
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Road Work
Gov. Pat Quinn's administration plans to spend nearly $13 billion over six years on road, rail and airport projects.
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Carbondale Budget
Carbondale voted on a budget for the next fiscal year Tuesday night. Joe Ragusa has more.
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Butler Anniversary
Marion Mayor Bob Butler is celebrating 50 years in office. He is the country’s longest active serving mayor.
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Campaign Finance
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is out-fundraising Gov. Pat Quinn so far in the race for Governor in 2014.
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Medical Marijuana
Nearly 250 physicians are calling on Illinois lawmakers to legalize the use of marijuana for patients with serious illnesses. A vote is expected today in the Illinois House.
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Sexual Assault
A man will see 30 years behind bars for trying to have sex with a minor and videotaping it.
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First Appearance
Kely Arbuckle, the man charged with the murder of 20-year-old Toren Stanley, appeared in court for the first time.
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First Appearance
Kely Arbuckle, the man charged with the murder of 20-year-old Toren Stanley, appeared in court for the first time.
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Aggravated Assault With a BB Gun
Two men are charged with felony counts of aggravated battery after a man was shot in the face with a BB gun.
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Jackson County Sentencings
Two men will see four years behind bars for separate crimes in Jackson County.
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Phelps in Hot Water
The former assistant secretary at the Illinois Department of Transportation says a report on improper hiring at the agency mischaracterizes what he told investigators.
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Work Zone Safety
Illinois motorists are reminded that this week is Work Zone Awareness Week.
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Fraud at Schnucks
The suburban St. Louis-based grocery store chain Schnucks now says that 2.4 million credit cards and debits cards of its customers may have been compromised over a three-month period.
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Deadly Fire
Two people are dead after a house fire in Hamilton County.
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Boston Aftermath
Gov. Pat Quinn says he has reached out to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency after deadly explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
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Concealed Carry
Attorney General Lisa Madigan says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to stay out of the gun debate in New York will influence Illinois' concealed carry discussions.
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Earth Day Campaign
Forty-nine counties in Illinois will get $2,000 each in grant money from the state to promote public awareness of electronics recycling programs.
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Tax Transparency
Lt. Governor Sheila Simon says the state needs to be more transparent with how they use taxpayer money.
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Failed GOP Coup
Illinois Republican party Chairman Pat Brady will remain state party leader, despite calls for his ouster from some GOP members.
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Illinois Gaming
State regulators and pro-gambling lawmakers are cautiously pledging to try working together to address differences that have helped defeat two consecutive proposals to expand gaming in Illinois.
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"Flushed Away"
Topinka says it's another way that taxpayers are paying for years of financial mismanagement.
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Last-Minute Taxes
If you waited until the very last minute to file your taxes, you aren’t the only one.
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Hiker Missing
The Jackson County Sheriff’s office is looking for a missing hiker in the Lake Kinkaid area.
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Body Found
A man from Michigan was struck by a car and killed Friday morning.
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Fatal Crash
A mother of four died in a car crash south of Benton Saturday night.
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Herrin Murderer Sentenced
A Metro East man has been sentenced to 50 years behind bars in connection with the death of a Herrin resident.
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Sex Offender Wanted
The Carbondale Police Department is looking for a non-compliant sex offender.
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Liquor Ban Lifted
Residents of McLeansboro or those passing through the town soon may be able to buy liquor there for the first time in six decades.
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Benton Bank Robbery
Authorities are investigating a robbery at the Bank of America in Benton yesterday.
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State Worker Fired
Officials say a state employee was fired after an investigation found he had taken sexually explicit photos and a video of himself at work and emailed inappropriate images.
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Pedestrian Killed on I-57
A pedestrian was killed near marker 37 on Interstate 57 in Union County.
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BB Gun Shooting
Four men have been arrested for firing a BB gun at someone while driving in Carbondale.
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ISU President Speaks Regarding SIU Board of Trustees
The retiring president of Illinois State University says the Governor should consult with SIU officials regarding the Board of Trustees.
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Human Services Staff Is Too Small
Officials say the Illinois Department of Human Services staff is so lean that caseworkers can devote only 45 minutes a year to some families in need of social services.
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Job Retraining
New legislation in Capitol Hill will help the unemployed find work in emerging job fields.
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Goodbye to Lt. Governors?
The Illinois House wants to let voters decide whether to keep state government's No. 2 job.
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Body Found
A body has been found near Lick Creek.
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Sexual Assault
A man from Marion will see time in jail for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old.
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Robbery Suspect Found
The suspect in three armed robberies in Marion is now in custody.
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Blagojevich Aide Pleads Guilty
Building contractor Jacob Kiferbaum pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted extortion in an amended plea deal.
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Less People Have Healthcare Through Work
A new report says the percentage of Illinoisans who get health insurance through work has declined.
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Harrisburg Sanctions
IHSA cracked down on Harrisburg and coach Randy Smithpeters after what they called the "embarassing" incident at the 2A State Title game. WJPF's Gary Martin talks with the coach.
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Park Preservation
More than 1,000 students selected earlier this year will get the chance to spend time outdoors and help preserve Illinois' state parks.
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Mt. Vernon Fire
The investigation into a fire that destroyed a business in Mt. Vernon continues.
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Union County Crash
Two men were taken to the hospital after a crash involving an IDOT Truck in Union County.
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Carbondale Standoff
A man from Herrin is in jail after barricading himself inside a house in Carbondale.
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Unequal Pay
Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is underscoring the state's existing pay inequality based on gender.
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Immigration Reform
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is the latest high-profile public official from Illinois to call for comprehensive immigration reform.
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Fatal Fiery Crash
A man is dead after an early morning crash near Mt. Vernon.
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Election Results
Hear from the new mayors of Carterville and Murphysboro, and see how other races in the area panned out.
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Herrin Mayor Race
Incumbent Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter won the election by three votes over Steve Frattini, but that doesn't mean it's over.
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Maximum Sentence
A man from Herrin will see the maximum sentence for aggravated battery.
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Carbondale Burglaries
Carbondale Police are investigating two residential burlgaries that occured on Friday.
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Meth Charges
Six people pled guilty to meth charges Friday.
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Municipal Elections
Municipal Elections are being held Tuesday. Polls will stay open until 7 p.m.
We previewed a few races, including the Herrin, Carterville and Murphysboro Mayoral races.
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Scott Base Furloughs
A spokesman for the Illinois National Guard and Air National Guard says more than 1,300 of its civilian employees will be taking unpaid furloughs as part of the sequester cuts, including some at the Scott Air Force Base.
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Gay Marriage Support
A House Republican leader has announced his support for legalizing gay marriage in Illinois.
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Ebert Funeral
Acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert's funeral will be at a Catholic church in downtown Chicago on Monday.
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Tax Warnings
Federal officials say recent arrests for alleged income tax crimes are a good reminder to the public to file taxes on time and in accordance with the law. The tax deadline is April 15th.
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Drone Legislation
An Illinois legislator is trying to prepare the state for what could be a new era in police surveillance.
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash
The investigation continues into a fatal single-vehicle crash over the weekend.
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Shawnee Forest Fire
Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire in the Shawnee National Forest that continued to burn this morning.
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Barricaded Man
A Jackson County teenager is charged with home invasion after police say he barricaded himself inside his ex-girlfriend’s apartment.
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Asleep at the Wheel
A 19-year-old woman’s car flipped over when she fell asleep at the wheel Sunday morning.
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Quinn Signs Law Restricting Unions
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a law restricting union membership among state employees.
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High-Speed Chase
A high-speed chase in Murphysboro led to the arrests of three men, including one who had a warrant for attempted first-degree murder.
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Menard Murder Charge
A man has been charged with the death of a prisoner at the Menard Correctional Center in February.
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Three Men in Custody
Three Saline County men are in custody following an Armed Robbery and high speed chase through Saline and Williamson Counties.
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Audit Finds Lack of Mine Inspectors
State auditors say the Illinois Department of Natural Resources didn't employ enough mine-safety inspectors the past two years to comply with state law.
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Parishes to Double-up
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville in Southern Illinois is pairing its parishes so they can be served by one priest.
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Fatal Perry Co. Crash
A crash on Thursday on Rt. 154 in Perry County has left one person dead.
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Elco Man Sentenced
An Elco man has been sentenced to 18 years in a state prison on one count of home invasion.
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High-Speed Chase
A high-speed chase in Saline County ends with three people in jail.
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SIU Board Troubles
State Sen. Bill Haine says he'll push for the ouster of the entire Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees after an ex-board chairman tried to get reappointed as leader.
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Watch Out for Wildlife
Now that spring has arrived, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants residents to be prepared for increased interactions with wildlife.
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Fatal Fire
The State Fire Marshall is investigating a deadly fire in Anna.
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Fire Dept. Money
Federal officials are delivering $1.33 million in grants to Illinois fire departments and municipalities to help them better prepare for fires and other emergencies. Carbondale will receive $225,000 of this money.
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Wine Industry Support
House Bill 3331 would increase taxes on wine sales by two cents per gallon, but it would also invest more money into the wine industry.
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Phone Scam
Williamson County Sheriff Bennie Vick would like to alert residents to a phone scam that is working through the area.
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No Meeting
The SIU Board of Trustees meeting set for Wednesday at 9 a.m. was cancelled. Joe Ragusa has more.
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Car Stolen
Marion Police are looking for a suspect who stole a car from a gas station.
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