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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...

Madigan can't Attend Budget Summit, Rauner Postpones It

November 16, 2015 @ 12:05 pm

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Governor Bruce Rauner has postponed the November 18th budget summit because a family matter will prevent House Speaker Michael Madigan...

Construction of Carbondale Solar-Energy Field Stalled

November 16, 2015 @ 11:57 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A solar-powered energy station in Carbondale is on hold while the developer waits on potential state help. Pete Pedersen is...

Marion High School Placed on "Soft Lockdown"

November 13, 2015 @ 10:23 am

Marion High School was placed on what is being called a “soft lockdown” yesterday after there was a report of a missing handgun at...

Rauner OKs Taking Money from Finance Authority to Pay Bills

November 13, 2015 @ 10:13 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has tapped funds from a small state agency to pay vendors amid the budget crisis. The Chicago...

Indiana Man Hospitalized after Crash

November 13, 2015 @ 10:07 am

An Indiana man was taken to a local hospital after a crash on Interstate 64 in Washington County. According to the Illinois State Police,...

Agenda, Location of Budget Meeting Still Unannounced

November 13, 2015 @ 9:44 am

The public budget meeting between the governor and legislative leaders is less than a week away, but the agenda, location, and level of media...

Escaped Fugitive Found in Poplar Bluff

November 13, 2015 @ 9:29 am

A fugitive who escaped from the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Marion was found and placed in custody on Wednesday. The US Marshals Service...