IL State News

  • Ameren releases scam warning for customers

    Wed May 16 2:38 CST 2012

    The company says scammers try to illegally obtain customers' Social Security numbers.

  • Ill. State Rep. wants citizens to sign concealed carry petition.

    Wed May 16 2:19 CST 2012

    Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) says the measure would allow citizens to carry concealed weapons.

  • AP investigation: Evacs and drills reduced near nuclear plants

    Wed May 16 10:25 CST 2012

    Without fanfare, the nation's nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away.

  • Manhunt under way for groom of slain bride in Ill.

    Wed May 16 7:28 CST 2012

    A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death in a bathtub in her suburban Chicago home just hours after the ceremony, still dressed in silver sequins.

  • Increased seat belt enforcement on Memorial Day

    Wed May 16 4:15 CST 2012

    Illinois is planning to step up efforts to enforce wearing seat belts over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

  • Springtime Santas bring cheer to tornado-ravaged Harrisburg

    Tue May 15 5:40 CST 2012

    Santa Claus isn't normally a springtime sight, but hundreds of area children got to see him Tuesday.

  • Ill. Senate President wants state to embrace online gambling

    Tue May 15 2:01 CST 2012

    John Cullerton proposes "Division of Internet Gambling" within the Illinois Lottery.

  • Ill. warden on leave pending investigation

    Tue May 15 11:34 CST 2012

    The acting warden at a central Illinois prison is on leave pending an investigation and a special prosecutor has been appointed in his case. But officials aren't providing any details.

  • Bus carrying 6th graders slams into truck

    Tue May 15 2:50 CST 2012

    A school bus carrying 33 6th-grade students slammed into a tractor trailer near the central Illinois community of Litchfield. 11 students were injured in the accident.

  • Child advocacy centers see spike in referrals

    Mon May 14 5:38 CST 2012

    Child advocacy centers in Illinois said they can't keep up with the workload of child abuse cases, and they have more to deal with because of the state's budget problem.

  • Lane, turn restrictions on IL Hwy 13

    Mon May 14 7:37 CST 2012

    Construction at the Intersection of Illinois State Highway 13 and Old Illinois State Highway 13 (Murphysboro Rd.) could slow your commute today.

  • Scratch-off raises $8.5M for breast cancer

    Mon May 14 3:33 CST 2012

    State officials in Illinois say a scratch-off lottery ticket launched in 2006 has raised more than$8.5 million for breast cancer research and education.

  • Fire damages 100 year old church, pastor vows to rebuild

    Sun May 13 7:00 CST 2012

    There's still no cause in the fire of a Metropolis, Illinois church but the pastor is promising to rebuild.

  • Quinn finds unlikely allies in business community

    Sun May 13 1:39 CST 2012

    Gov. Pat Quinn has built his career as a populist. But as he tries to cut spending and fix a broken state budget Quinn finds his closest allies in the business community.

  • New top doc likes cigarette tax increase

    Sat May 12 2:32 CST 2012

    Illinois' new chief doctor plans to tour the state to discuss public health and to voice his support for a proposed cigarette tax increase.

  • State retirees will have to dig deeper to cover healthcare premiums

    Fri May 11 5:57 CST 2012

    Retired state employees in Illinois could soon have to pay for their health insurance. It's one part of reforms Governor Pat Quinn said are necessary to help fix the budget.

  • Honeywell workers want answers after being told to leave work

    Fri May 11 4:39 CST 2012

    Honeywell workers want answers after being told to leave work Thursday afternoon for damaged equipment found in the facility.

  • Simon applauds Wetland Warriors for boardwalk project

    Fri May 11 2:13 CST 2012

    Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon gave the keynote address today at a dedication ceremony for the Section 8 Boardwalk at the Cache River State Natural Area.

  • SIU raises tuition for incoming students

    Fri May 11 4:58 CST 2012

    Students currently enrolled at Southern Illinois University don't have to worry about paying more for school. But incoming freshman will pay a little more than last year's incoming class.

  • Ill. politicians mostly quiet on gay marriage

    Fri May 11 5:44 CST 2012

    Illinois politicians from both parties have been nearly silent in response to President Barack Obama's endorsement of gay marriage.

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