IL State News

  • Virtual legal clinic to aid Cairo women's shelter

    Updated: Sat May 25, 2013 4:11 PM

    Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon says she has expanded her virtual legal clinic program to provide assistance to domestic violence victims in southern Illinois' Cairo Women's Shelter.

  • FDA investigating local cases of adverse reactions to steroid injections

    Updated: Fri May 24, 2013 9:17 PM

    Some of those steroid injections were administered at Logan Primary Care in Herrin, Illinois. Patients there have developed reactions at the injection site.

  • Illinois House approves guns plan opposed by governor

    Updated: Fri May 24, 2013 1:00 PM

    The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public.

  • Quinn: Concealed carry bill puts public at risk

    Updated: Fri May 24, 2013 1:53 PM

    Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."

  • Du Quoin woman sentenced for manslaughter of newborn

    Updated: Fri May 24, 2013 8:52 AM

    A southern Illinois woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of her newborn.

  • Shots fired in southern Illinois city

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 8:10 PM

    Gun shots ring out in a southern Illinois town. Now, police want to arrest those responsible. It happened in Carbondale Wednesday evening.

  • High-tech jobs coming to local community

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 6:18 PM

    New jobs are coming to a local community as an automobile component manufacturer expands its current operations.

  • Ill. Gov. Quinn opposes House compromise guns bill

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 5:33 PM

    Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn opposes the compromise gun-carry legislation that the Illinois House is readying for a floor vote on Friday.

  • Illinois Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 2:30 PM

    The Illinois Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving. Senators voted 34-20 Thursday, sending the bill to Gov. Pat Quinn. His spokeswoman didn't immediately return a message seeking comment. The House approved it in March.

  • Sponsor: Illinois gambling bill in final negotiations

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 1:39 PM

    The new sponsor of a plan to expand Illinois' gambling says legislation proposing five new casinos is in final negotiations.

  • Aisan Electronics announces expansion, 80 new jobs in Marion, Illinois

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 11:39 AM

    Aisan Electronics plans to add 80 jobs at its Marion, Illinois facility. The company made an official announcement this morning.

  • Quinn cancels visit to Marion

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 10:06 AM

    Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has canceled a scheduled visit to Marion. He was expected to make an announcement on a major business expansion in the area.

  • Motorists urged to drive safely on holiday weekend

    Updated: Thu May 23, 2013 9:36 AM

    Buckle up, take your time and don't get behind the wheel if you've been drinking alcohol.

  • When helping tornado victims, don't become a victim yourself

    Updated: Wed May 22, 2013 10:31 PM

    With the total of tornado damage now topping $1 billion, the people in Oklahoma are clearly in desperate need. While most Americans see an opportunity to help, there are a few that see an opportunity to cash in.

  • Heyde pleads guilty to theft and embezzlement charges

    Updated: Wed May 22, 2013 6:47 PM

    The former water department manager for the city of Marion, Illinois pleaded guilty to three counts of theft and embezzlement. 59-year-old Linda Heyde managed the City of Marion's Water Department for 16 years.

  • City, social service agency moving forward with group housing in wake of facility closure

    Updated: Wed May 22, 2013 6:39 PM

    Some developmentally disabled residents forced out of a Zeigler, Illinois group home two months ago may return to the community, but with a different address.

  • New Illinois guns bill excludes parks, transit

    Updated: Wed May 22, 2013 4:37 PM

    Compromise Illinois House legislation to regulate the carrying of concealed weapons would ban guns in parks and on public transportation.

  • Ill. General Assembly overrides 'Smart Grid' veto

    Updated: Wed May 22, 2013 2:54 PM

    The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology. The Illinois House voted 71-41 Wednesday to again approve the legislation.

  • Illinois Senate approves sex education bill

    Updated: Wed May 22, 2013 2:53 PM

    A proposal that revamps sex education in Illinois public schools to include information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases has cleared the state Senate.

  • Increased speed limit bill goes to Ill. governor

    Updated: Wed May 22, 2013 2:46 PM

    Legislation increasing the speed limit on interstate highways in Illinois to 70 mph is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn. The House approved the bill 85-30 Wednesday. The current maximum speed limit is 65 mph.

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