Carbondale City Clerk's Office to be closed for one week
The Carbondale City Clerk's Office will be closed October 15-19 due to offsite training.
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Missouri Capitol interior renovation could take years
With nearly $30 million in renovations underway on the outside of the Missouri Capitol, attention is turning toward an expensive and lengthy project to upgrade the interior of the building.
Without Rauner money, GOP faces tough legislative races
Republicans who gained ground in the Illinois General Assembly two years ago with Gov. Bruce Rauner's financial help face a tougher go of it this year.
DuPage County getting $471,000 for mental health program
A program in a suburban Chicago county that helps people with drug problems or suffering from mental illness stay out of the criminal justice system is getting $471,000 from the federal government.
Madison County judge chosen for U.S. Army War College
A Madison County associate circuit judge, Sarah Smith, has been chosen to attend the U.S. Army War College.
Suburban Chicago man admits trying to export guns to Haiti
Federal prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty trying to illegally export more than 20 guns and ammunition to Haiti.
Thousands march in Chicago to encourage voting in midterms
Thousands of people are marching through downtown Chicago to express their displeasure at President Donald Trump and encourage voters to go to the polls for next month's midterm election.
Springfield Art Museum unveils ambitious renovation plan
Officials with the Springfield Art Museum are proposing a multi-million dollar renovation that they say would make the museum a world-class attraction.
Chicago priest charged with sexual abuse
A 52-year-old Chicago Catholic priest is charged with two felony counts of criminal sexual abuse involving force and one misdemeanor count of battery.
Graveside services made for SIUC Chancellor Carlo Montemagno
Carlo Montemagno died Thursday morning after a battle with cancer.
Vigil being held Friday for SUIC chancellor
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale community will honor the life of their chancellor Friday night.
US 51/Cairo Bridge shut down for several hours
WICKLIFFE, KY- The US 51/Cairo Bridge will be shut down for three to four hours tonight, Thursday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet believes a weld has pulled loose on a joint. An inspector is going to the bridge to determine if…
WATCH: Illinois gubernatorial debate in Quincy
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker face off for the final time in a televised debate — this time, in Quincy.
Buckner, IL woman charged with stabbing man
A 29-year-old man was found with a serious stab wound to his back.
Illinois, Colorado, Washington report cases of polio-like illness in children
The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating nine recent cases of acute flaccid myelitis, also called AFM, according to a statement Wednesday.
Three injured in crash on I-57 near Mt. Vernon, IL
Troopers say a car tried to turn around on the interstate.
One person killed in shooting on Bill Emerson Bridge
Illinois State Police are investigating a shooting on the Bill Emerson Bridge. The bridge connects Cape Girardeau, Missouri to East Cape Girardeau, Illinois over the Mississippi River.
SIU Carbondale Chancellor Carlo Montemagno, who was battling cancer, has died
Interim President Kevin Dorsey says Montemagno died early Thursday morning.
Final day to register to vote in Missouri
Wednesday, October 10 is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming midterm elections in Missouri.
Online option makes registering to vote in Local 6 states even easier
The deadline to register to vote is coming up, and you can still register online if you haven't done so yet.
Carbondale Rural King damaged in break-in
No items were stolen from the business.
Voter registration deadlines approaching
Time is running out to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Paroled Illinois man remains in custody due to housing issue
An Illinois man released on parole after spending decades in prison for fatally shooting five people remains in prison as he awaits a viable housing option.
Federal grant helping Southern Illinois Airport add hangars
Two new aircraft hangers are being planned for Southern Illinois Airport, which officials say will boost businesses at the airport near Carbondale.
