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Two Dead after Murder-Suicide

February 2, 2015 @ 12:29 pm

Yesterday authorities confirmed a murder-suicide which took place Friday night in Marion. 42-year old Daniel Blaise and 43-year old Amy Smith Blaise were pronounced...

3-Year Old Hit, Killed by Truck

February 2, 2015 @ 12:27 pm

A 3-year old is dead after being struck by a truck in a Carbondale parking lot. Just before 10 am Friday, officers were called...

Rauner Defends Paying Staff More than Predecessor

February 2, 2015 @ 12:24 pm

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is defending paying his staff members significantly more than his predecessor, saying he’ll pay what he has to for...

Woman Accused of Shooting at WF Residence

February 2, 2015 @ 12:18 pm

A woman is facing charges after firing shots at a house in West Frankfort. Officers were called to a residence in the 1900 block...

ISBE Threatens to Withhold Funds if Districts Don't Test

February 2, 2015 @ 10:35 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois State Board of Education officials are threatening to withhold funds from any school district failing to administer a new statewide exam to...

Mount Vernon Man Arrested After Fleeing From Police

January 31, 2015 @ 8:58 am

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man after he fled police. An officer was driving on Illinois 15 yesterday morning when her...

Illinois Threatening to Withhold Funds if Districts Don’t Test

January 31, 2015 @ 8:53 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois State Board of Education officials are threatening to withhold funds from any school district failing to administer a new...

Williamson County Sheriff's Office Receiving Grant for New K-9 Unit

January 31, 2015 @ 8:48 am

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is receiving a $76,000 grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. This grant will provide a K-9 unit...

Standoff in Johnston City

January 30, 2015 @ 11:27 am

A man is behind bars in the Williamson County Jail after a standoff yesterday evening in Johnston City. The man, whose name is not...

Report: Rauner Staff Receiving Higher Pay than Quinn's

January 30, 2015 @ 11:22 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Associated Press has found that Gov. Bruce Rauner is paying top staff members significantly more than those who worked for...