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Blagojevich Asks High Court to Hear Corruption-Case Appeal

November 18, 2015 @ 11:29 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Imprisoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal of his corruption convictions that included...

Cobden Man, Louisiana Woman, Arrested on Drug Charges

November 18, 2015 @ 11:03 am

A Cobden man was arrested on drug charges in Pinckneyville on Monday. 29-year old Jason Smith, who was accompanied by 38-year old Whitney Guerra...

Herrin H.S. Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

November 17, 2015 @ 12:35 pm

A bomb threat found on a note in a bathroom at Herrin High School forced the school to evacuate Monday. Students were moved to...

Massac Co. Man Dead after Crash

November 17, 2015 @ 12:27 pm

A Massac County Man died after crashing his truck Sunday night. According to the IL State Police, 26-year old Kelton Smith of Brookport was...

Herrin House Fire Under Investigation

November 17, 2015 @ 11:33 am

A house fire in Herrin Monday afternoon is under investigation by the IL Fire Marshal. Crews were called to the vacant building on S....

IDNR: Be Safe as Firearm Deer Hunting Season Starts

November 17, 2015 @ 11:29 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities are urging hunters to be safe as firearm deer-hunting season gets underway. The seven-day season starts Friday for a...

State Sen. Harris to Enter Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate

November 17, 2015 @ 11:16 am

CHICAGO (AP) – State Senator Napoleon Harris says he’s jumping into the 2016 race for U.S. Senate. The Democrat says he’ll formally announce Tuesday...

Rauner Corporate Tax-Break Plan Tighten Rules, Draw Critics

November 16, 2015 @ 2:24 pm

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has taken steps he says will rein in the state’s sometimes controversial system of corporate tax breaks....

Police Forum Scheduled for Oct. 23

November 16, 2015 @ 12:42 pm

A forum in Carbondale is scheduled for next Monday night and the topic to be discussed is relations between police officers and the community...

Cape Girardeau Shooting Under Investigation

November 16, 2015 @ 12:28 pm

An investigation is underway after police were called to a report of a shooting early Sunday morning in Cape Girardeau. According to reports, officers...