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Woman Found Dead in Du Quoin Restaurant Bathroom

November 30, 2015 @ 11:20 am

A Vergennes woman was found dead in the bathroom of a DuQuoin restaurant on Saturday. According to WSIL-TV, 29-year old Kaileigh Ralph was found...

Jackson County Tops Deer Harvest List

November 30, 2015 @ 10:13 am

Deer hunters are so far more successful this year than last — at least to when it comes to using their shotguns. The Illinois...

In Medical Marijuana States, 'Pot Doctors' Push Boundaries

November 30, 2015 @ 10:02 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Marijuana-friendly doctors in states with similar medical cannabis laws face starkly different treatment by government regulators. When it comes to oversight...

University of Chicago Calls Off Classes for a Day over Online Threat

November 30, 2015 @ 9:41 am

CHICAGO (AP) — One of the nation’s top universities called off classes on the first day students are due back from the Thanksgiving holiday...

Foul Play Not Suspected in Death of Murphysboro Woman

November 28, 2015 @ 10:23 am

MARION, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say foul play is not suspected in the death of a 22-year-old Murphysboro woman whose body was found by...

Search Underway for Missing Carbondale Woman

November 28, 2015 @ 9:48 am

The Carbondale Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing woman. A release by the department says 47-year old...

Carrier Mills Man Hospitalized After Van Strikes Moving Train

November 28, 2015 @ 9:08 am

A Carrier Mills man was hospitalized after his car was hit by a train. The Saline Co. Sheriff’s Department says 39-year old Candaso Murphy...

Lawyers for Schock Say Documents Handed Over to Prosecutors

November 28, 2015 @ 9:06 am

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Attorneys for former Illinois congressman Aaron Schock say they have reached an agreement with federal prosecutors on documents currently under...

Local Free Community College Plans May be Template for US

November 28, 2015 @ 9:03 am

CHICAGO (AP) — The concept of free community college has been touted by President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates, and some Republicans. The idea...