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Unions Want Expedited Ruling On Pension Lawsuit

August 23, 2014 @ 8:41 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A coalition of labor unions and state retirees is asking a judge for an expedited ruling in a case challenging...

Mistrial Declared In Murder Case

August 23, 2014 @ 8:37 am

Cairo, Ill. – A jury in Alexander County has declared a mistrial for a man accused of murder. 30-year-old Chauncey Hughes of Cairo is...

Two Arrested For Vehicle Theft

August 23, 2014 @ 8:35 am

Carbondale, Ill. – Two men are accused of stealing a car in Carbondale. 18-year-old Alecze Cummings of Carbondale and 19-year-old Dakota Arnett of North...

November Ballot Certified: No Green Party Or Term Limits

August 23, 2014 @ 8:33 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Board of Elections has certified the Nov. 4 ballot without the inclusion of a question asking voters...

Officials: IDOT Improperly Hired Over 250 Workers In The Last Decade

August 23, 2014 @ 8:28 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state’s top ethics investigator says the Illinois Department of Transportation improperly hired more than 250 employees in the past...

Term Limits Group Files Emergency Petition Ahead Of Ballot Deadline

August 22, 2014 @ 8:18 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Republican Bruce Rauner and other supporters of political term limits have asked the Illinois Supreme Court to quickly decide whether the...

Twinkie Factory In Chicago Set To Close

August 22, 2014 @ 8:16 am

CHICAGO (AP) — About 400 people will lose their jobs and a piece of American baking history will shut down when Hostess Brands closes...

Simon Facilitates Book Donations

August 22, 2014 @ 8:15 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ lieutenant governor is facilitating the donation of hundreds of books to Springfield schools. Sheila Simon’s office partnered with the...

Harrisburg Names Interim Mayor

August 22, 2014 @ 8:02 am

Harrisburg has a new mayor. Dale Fowler was elected unanimously by the Harrisburg City Council and sworn in Thursday night. He previously served as...

Man Accused Of Crashing Into Building In Downtown Marion

August 22, 2014 @ 7:56 am

Marion, Ill. – A man from Marion faces reckless driving charges after allegedly crashing into a building in Marion’s town square. 40-year-old Jess Risley...