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IL Congressman introduces tax on guns, ammo

February 27, 2018 @ 8:25 am

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis says he’ll introduce legislation to increase the federal tax on guns and ammunition. The measure would double the federal excise...

IL lawmakers considering additional state gun licenses

February 23, 2018 @ 9:10 am

Advocates for gun control have renewed their push to require Illinois firearm stores to get state licenses, saying federal regulations don’t go far enough...

Marijuana referendum could be on November ballot

February 22, 2018 @ 8:31 am

Voters may be asked if they support legalizing recreational marijuana when they head to the polls in November. Legislation advanced by a senate committee...

Carterville Police investigating shots fired, damaged vehicles

February 22, 2018 @ 8:28 am

Police in Carterville say they are investigating two reports of shots fired. The first occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 200 block of McNeil Street....

Marion man sentenced for meth possession

February 22, 2018 @ 8:25 am

A Marion man has been sentenced to four years in state prison on one count of meth possession. 51-year-old Carl Schaaff pleaded guilty to...

Voter registration still open ahead of March 20 primary

February 21, 2018 @ 7:34 am

Options are still available if you’d like to vote in the March primary elections and haven’t registered yet. You can register to vote online...

Proposed senate bill would change car seat laws

February 21, 2018 @ 7:29 am

Senate lawmakers are working on a new car seat law for children under two. The proposed legislation requires all kids under the age of...

Edwardsville man sentenced for threatening President Trump

February 21, 2018 @ 7:24 am

An Illinois man will get mental health treatment and substance abuse counseling after pleading guilty to making online threats against President Donald Trump. Joseph...