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Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor tells us the man is armed, and said investigators do not believe anyone else is in the home.
The man was the only person inside the car at the time of the crash.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has several testing sites available across the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is providing an update on COVID-19 in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Health have expanded phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include people with serious medical conditions, in line with federal guidance.
Both mass vaccination sites the health department runs operate Monday through Saturday each week, when vaccine supplies are available.
The Carmi, Illinois, couple pulled their truck onto a railroad crossing as they tried to turn onto a private drive when their vehicle was hit by an oncoming train, state police say.
State police have responded to a collision involving a car and a train in Pulaski County, Illinois.
PCUSD1 Superintendent Ryan Fritch says the district has to use a snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 23, because of a water supply issue.
During the 2019-2020 flu season, about 400,000 people went to the hospital for the flu. With about two months remaining in the 2020-2021 season, the CDC is reporting only 173 flu related hospital stays.
The road reopened shortly before 4:30 p.m., after state police and first responders cleared the crash site.
The Illinois State Police is conducting an independent investigation into an officer involved shooting on Feb. 21.
The bridge, located between Paducah, Kentucky and Brookport, Illinois, closed February 10 due to icing on the metal decking.
That brings to 1,170,902 cases since the coronavirus pandemic reached Illinois a year ago. The illness has claimed 20,192 lives.
The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children is distributing $100,000 to 42 Southern Illinois food pantries, nearly half of which are in the Local 6 area.
After Monday's winter storms, we are tracking chances for more snow this week.
The Carterville Police Department provided the update Wednesday afternoon at roughly 4:15 p.m.
The return to regular hours begins Monday, Feb. 22.
Two of the sites will be in Carbondale and one will be in Springfield.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is delivering his State of the State address.
Tuesday's declaration means Illinois can tap additional state help and seek federal assistance.
METROPOLIS, IL — Hazardous weather conditions and the possibility of more snowfall has prompted Massac Memorial Hospital to reschedule its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic scheduled for Thursday to Friday.
"Please restrict your travel during this winter storm, and only travel when absolutely necessary," the county EMA warns.
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said all transportation districts in the state have crews plowing snow Monday. "Don't travel if at can be avoided," Gray advised during a news briefing.
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“We live in a system today where we use money as the sole determining factor in determining whether somebody is going to be in jail or out of jail," one justice advocate said.
As of 2:30 p.m. the repairs on the water main at Division and Illinois Streets are complete.
The city said at about 7 a.m. Sunday morning a City of Marion employee went missing at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
"Having to clear around them during an emergency would certainly complicate things for us and create the potential for life threatening delays."
Eligible Illinoisans who do not have health insurance have a chance to enroll in an ACA Health Insurance Marketplace plan starting Monday, Feb. 15.
Southern Illinois foster parents have a chance to get free clothing for the children in their care at a special event Monday.
The Jackson County Health Department in southern Illinois administered hundreds of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, and expects its vaccine supply to increase in the coming weeks.
Prosecutors in Kenosha County asked Judge Bruce Schroeder to issue a new warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse and up his bail by $200,000, because he has failed to update his address as mandated by his bail conditions.
Illinois is making plans to expand Phase 1B eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to people who have comorbidities and underlying conditions as defined by the CDC.
The clinic will be held by appointment only from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Southern Illinois University Banterra Center.
The company announced it had communicated to employees its intent to restart production in 2023. The plant intends to hire 160 full-time employees as well as contractors by the end of next year.
As the debate rages over when it's safe for children to resume in-person classes, 26 states plus Washington, DC, are allowing some or all of their teachers and school staff to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
All COVID-19 testing sites are for patients experiencing symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, nausea, and/or vomiting and diarrhea.
Accumulating snow possible for parts of the area tonight, along with slick spots as bitter cold air moves in.
Kyle Rittenhouse faces two counts of intentional homicide.
A death investigation is being conducted by the Illinois State Police along with the Jackson County Coroner's Office.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,304 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus illness, with 47 additional deaths.
The man is charged with criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and unlawful restraint.
Monday is the first day of Black History Month. It's a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize their role in history.
The latest confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 were the result of 111,057 tests, putting the seven-day statewide test positivity rate at 5.4%.
Illinois public health officials say nearly 56,000 people in the state received COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday.
The man's first court appearance will be at the federal courthouse in Benton, Illinois.
In a statement shared Wednesday mourning Mayor Jon Simmons' passing, Shawnee Worship Center in Vienna said the city "has lost a champion."
A quick-hitting burst of snow showers is expected today across the Local 6 area, possibly leading to some travel impacts.
The region is currently in phase 4. Phase 5 is the last step in Illinois' reopening plan.
