IL State News

  • Driver crashes truck, dies

    Updated: Sat May 18, 2013 8:48 PM

    The Williamson County Illinois Sheriff's Office is investigating what caused a pick-up truck to crash, killing the driver.

  • Ill. lawmakers face tough votes before adjourning

    Updated: Sat May 18, 2013 7:48 PM

    With just two weeks left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have a full plate of controversial issues to tackle.

  • 23 year-old shot in head in business parking lot

    Updated: Sat May 18, 2013 8:54 PM

    A 23 year-old Illinois woman died Friday night from a gunshot to the head, according to Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler.

  • Three indicted on alleged drug crimes

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 9:51 PM

    Alleged drug crimes lead to an indictment for three southern Illinois residents.

  • The Southern Illinois Miners know how to draw a crowd

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 6:27 PM

    The Southern Illinois Miners have always had a knack for drawing a big crowd, and officials say this year will be no different.

  • Raoul: 'Extremists' delay Illinois Senate gun-carry bill

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 6:03 PM

    An Illinois senator is blaming unnamed "extremists" who oppose legislation to restrict the possession of concealed guns for delaying a vote on the issue.

  • AFSCME gives final OK to contract with state

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 4:11 PM

    Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 announced Friday that a second ratification is complete

  • Illinois Senate Democrats want more school money, not cuts

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 3:08 PM

    Illinois Senate Democrats are proposing a $156 million boost in primary and secondary education next year. Key budget negotiators say the money would help schools keep pace with funding levels this year.

  • Woman charged in deadly crash, allegedly driving under the influence

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 2:46 PM

    She allegedly killed a woman while driving under the influence. Friday, a grand jury indicted her on related charges. The four-count indictment charged 29-year-old Melissa Beasley with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol.

  • Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 1:22 PM

    Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved legislation.

  • Marion, Illinois prison inmate arraigned on escape charges

    Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 5:36 AM

    An inmate serving time at the Federal Prison Camp in Marion, Illinois, was arraigned on escape charges.

  • Disaster drill at Honeywell, workers hope to return soon

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 10:08 PM

    Finally back to work? A plant gears up for full production after layoffs that lasted more than a year.

  • Illinois jobless rate dips to 9.3 percent in April

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 8:16 PM

    Illinois' unemployment rate improved slightly in April, dipping to 9.3 percent compared to 9.5 percent in March.

  • McLeansboro man dies after being hit by car

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 6:40 PM

    A Williamson County man has died after being hit by a car Wednesday night.

  • Southern Illinois Healthcare shows off their Disaster Blasters

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 5:51 PM

    When natural disaster strikes, you might not always be prepared, but Southern Illinois Healthcare wants you to rest a little easier.

  • Madigan: 'Tough' decisions ahead on concealed guns

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 5:13 PM

    Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says lawmakers will need to take "tough positions" to reach a compromise on legislation allowing the carrying of concealed weapons.

  • Burglars steal store's ATM, investigators looking for culprits

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 3:21 PM

    A glass door wasn't enough to keep two burglars from stealing an ATM in late April. Now, Union County Sheriff's detectives want to find the culprits and put them behind bars.

  • Universities in Illinois agree to slowly pick up pensions

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 2:52 PM

    State universities and community colleges have agreed to gradually pick up their own retirement costs under a preliminary deal that emerged at a public hearing.

  • Pair sought for stealing ATM from Union County convenience store

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 3:28 PM

    The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Cheers Convenience Store.

  • Illinois jobless rate dips to 9.3 percent in April

    Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 1:10 PM

    Illinois' unemployment rate improved slightly in April, dipping to 9.3 percent compared to 9.5 percent in March.

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