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Updated: Fri May 17, 2013 9:51 PM
Alleged drug crimes lead to an indictment for three southern Illinois residents.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 6:40 PM
A Williamson County man has died after being hit by a car Wednesday night.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 1:09 PM
Illinois concealed carry legislation that requires special permission to have a gun in Chicago is scheduled for a Senate committee vote.
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Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 11:51 AM
The Illinois House is gearing up to consider a key part of President Barack Obama's health care law, an expansion of Medicaid that would provide coverage to low-income adults who don't have children at home.
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Updated: Thu May 16, 2013 9:43 AM
A locomotive fire has stopped a Union Pacific train near Mermet Springs in Metropolis, Illinois.
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