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Domestic Battery Suspect In Custody

June 12, 2015 @ 10:00 am

An Anna man who was being sought by police for domestic battery is now in police custody. 31-year old Dwight Vaughn was arrested just...

Teams from 3 States Compete in Mine Safety, Rescue Event

June 12, 2015 @ 9:58 am

HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — Teams of miners from Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky tested their safety and rescue skills in a two-day competition held this...

Judge Who Donated to Hastert to Stay on Hush-Money Case

June 12, 2015 @ 9:56 am

CHICAGO (AP) — The federal judge assigned to the case against Dennis Hastert will continue to preside over it after disclosing connections to the...

Kirk's Office Apologizes for Senator's Comment on Women

June 12, 2015 @ 9:44 am

CHICAGO (AP) — A spokeswoman says Illinois’ U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has apologized after being caught on a hot microphone using a word considered...

Illinois Budget Deadlock Could Hurt Hospitals, Group Says

June 11, 2015 @ 1:16 pm

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The head of the Illinois Hospital Association says a continuing deadlock in Springfield over a state spending plan could jeopardize health...

Police Searching for Marion Theft Suspect

June 11, 2015 @ 1:11 pm

The Marion Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a theft suspect. Marion Police responded to the Kroger on W. DeYoung...

SIU Sponsors Free Dental Service Day

June 11, 2015 @ 1:06 pm

Children can receive free dental services this coming Wednesday. The dental clinic is free for children ages 3-17. The clinic will take place at...

Treasurer to Auction Off Unclaimed Items

June 11, 2015 @ 1:04 pm

If you like hunting for rarities and fun bargains on eBay, here’s another site to check out. The state treasurer’s office reunites people with...

House Rejects Property Tax Freeze; GOP Says Effort Lacking

June 10, 2015 @ 11:23 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has voted down a property tax freeze — one of the issues on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s...

Anna Man Wanted on Domestic Battery Charges

June 10, 2015 @ 11:17 am

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who is wanted on several domestic battery-related charges. 31-year old Dwight Vaughn of Anna...