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Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

October 15, 2014 @ 8:06 am

West Frankfort, Ill. – A man faces attempted murder charges after a shooting in West Frankfort. 21-year-old Koby Humerickhouse also faces aggravated battery charges...

Closing Arguments Expected Thursday In Murder Retrial

October 15, 2014 @ 8:02 am

Testimony is expected to wrap up Wednesday in a murder retrial. Karree Starr faces a first degree murder charge in the death of her daughter...

Fracking Decision Likely Coming After Election

October 15, 2014 @ 7:57 am

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois legislative panel has put off voting on rules for high-volume oil and gas extraction until next month, as it...

Road Work Begins Wednesday Across The Area

October 14, 2014 @ 8:36 am

Major road work begins Wednesday in Marion. Corinth Road will be closed from Malone Road to Paulton Road starting Wednesday and the Williamson County Highway Department...

Poll Shows Quinn With Slight Lead, Second Debate Tuesday Night

October 14, 2014 @ 8:04 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Republican Bruce Rauner and Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn will debate for a second time as they battle to become Illinois’ next...

Mt. Vernon Police Investigate Weekend Shooting

October 14, 2014 @ 7:58 am

Mt. Vernon, Ill. – Police are looking for any possible suspects in a weekend shooting in Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon Police say the shooting...

Police Investigate Burglary In Carbondale

October 14, 2014 @ 7:55 am

Carbondale Police are investigating a burglary. Police say the burglary was reported Sunday morning on the 600 block of North Oakland Street and likely...

Missing Woman Found Dead, Husband In Custody

October 13, 2014 @ 10:32 am

CHARLESTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a missing Kentucky woman has been found in southeastern Missouri, and the man with whom...

Police Look For Suspect In Armed Robbery

October 13, 2014 @ 7:54 am

Marion, Ill. – Police in Marion are investigating an armed robbery. Police say the robbery happened around 11:35 Friday night at the Huck’s Convenient...

Rauner Releases Tax Returns, Quinn Says They Aren't Enough

October 13, 2014 @ 7:50 am

CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois governor candidates are clashing over whether Republican Bruce Rauner should release more information about how he made his money...