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Democrats Offer Rauner Tax-Freeze Plan, but House Defeats It

June 24, 2015 @ 9:44 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois House Democrats put another property-tax freeze to a vote — this one including contentious side issues demanded by Gov....

Carbondale City Council Denies Liquor License Renewal

June 24, 2015 @ 9:40 am

The Carbondale City Council voted against renewing a liquor license for a cabaret located in the middle of town. Monday night, the Council voted...

Rudder Convicted in Murder of Two-Year Old

June 23, 2015 @ 11:40 am

An Elkville man has been found guilty of murdering a child. 27-year old Jarrod Rudder was convicted of first-degree murder unanimously by a Jackson...

Lawmakers Return to Springfield; Eight Days before Budget Due

June 23, 2015 @ 11:11 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois General Assembly makes what has become its weekly return to Springfield with a state budget still unresolved and...

Man Arrested after Attempting to Flee from Authorities

June 23, 2015 @ 11:09 am

A Carbondale man was arrested for attempting to flee from the Jackson County Courthouse, where he had been sentenced to prison time. 22-year old...

Records: Illinois Film Tax Credits Total $204 Million So Far

June 23, 2015 @ 10:50 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Records show the state of Illinois has granted $204 million in tax breaks to more than 930 movies, TV shows and...

SIH Cancer Institute Honored for Outstanding Patient Care

June 23, 2015 @ 9:37 am

The SIH Cancer Institute has been honored by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The Cancer Program was one of...

Benton Teen Dies after ATV Crash

June 22, 2015 @ 9:42 am

A Benton teen is dead after an ATV crash Saturday night. Authorities say 14-year old Sergio Mendez sustained fatal head injuries after his involvement...

IL State Police Investigating Mysterious Death

June 22, 2015 @ 9:38 am

A suspicious death is under investigation in Christopher. 53-year old Steven Berkley was pronounced dead at Franklin Hospital early Saturday morning. The Illinois State...

Equal pay, Marijuana Bills Test Gov. Rauner's Social Agenda

June 22, 2015 @ 9:34 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Throughout his gubernatorial campaign, Bruce Rauner insisted he didn’t have a social agenda and was focused solely on Illinois’ deepening...