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West Nile Virus Claims 2 Lives in Illinois this Year

September 2, 2015 @ 10:32 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials have confirmed two deaths from West Nile virus this year. Health officials say the deaths are a reminder...

Teen Arrested on Armed Robbery Charge

September 2, 2015 @ 9:07 am

A teen is in custody after he was arrested and charged with armed robbery in connection with an incident Sunday night at the MotoMart...

Moody's Warns Illinois Lawmakers of Budget Stalemate Impact

September 1, 2015 @ 11:00 am

CHICAGO (AP) — A major credit rating agency is warning legislators and Gov. Bruce Rauner to reach a budget agreement by late September because...

Marion Trailer Park Pays $75K to Settle Discrimination Probe

September 1, 2015 @ 10:58 am

MARION, Ill. (AP) — The owners of a southern Illinois mobile home park have reached a $75,000 settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over...

Two Arrested for Stealing from Ambulances

September 1, 2015 @ 10:53 am

Two Benton men are behind bars after they were arrested and charged with stealing medical equipment from ambulances. 19-year old Charles Welsh was arrested...

Rauner Signs Law Toughening Penalties on Drunk Drivers

September 1, 2015 @ 10:42 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will begin putting ignition locking devices on the vehicles of drivers with two or more drunken driving convictions. The...

27 Citations Issued at Solar Bear

September 1, 2015 @ 10:31 am

The annual “Solar Bear” party was this past weekend in Carbondale. An estimated 1,000 people were said to be in attendance at the height...

Du Quoin State Fair Continues

August 31, 2015 @ 10:35 am

It’s FFA and Ag day at the Du Quoin State Fair. The Ag expo opens at 9 am, with Perry Case Band and For...

Two Arrested after Active Meth Lab Found in Car During Traffic Stop

August 31, 2015 @ 10:33 am

Two Jefferson County residents are behind bars after police found an active meth lab inside their vehicle. 30-year old Chad Davis and 38-year old...

IL Dept. of Veterans Affairs Not Affected by Budget Crisis

August 31, 2015 @ 9:16 am

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs isn’t affected by the state budget crisis according to its director, but it could be. Department Director Erica...