New University of Illinois center to focus on autonomous technology
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is creating a new center to focus on autonomous technology such as self-driving cars and robotic assistants.
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State should disclose inmate-death records: Access counselor
Gov. Bruce Rauner's corrections agency is withholding public records about a prison altercation last spring that led to an inmate's death and the suspension of four prison guards.
Illinois wants to hear from travelers
The Illinois Department of Transportation says in order to improve, they need to hear from you.
Truck collides with Illinois school bus; 2 dead
Semitrailer heading the wrong way on an interstate in central Illinois collided head-on with a school bus carrying members of a high school basketball team, killing the driver of the truck and an adult on the bus.
1 adult confirmed dead in Illinois school bus crash
Local media report an adult is confirmed dead in a crash involving a school bus in McClean County, Illinois.
Illinois hunters take nearly 81K deer during firearm season
Illinois hunters took nearly 81,000 deer during this year's firearm deer hunting season. That's a slight increase over last year.
Delta Queen to return after decade-long hiatus
The Delta Queen was built in 1919 and will now undergo extensive renovation before returning to the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, and other rivers in 2020.
IDPH encourages vaccinations to protect against hepatitis A
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging those at greatest risk of contracting hepatitis A to get vaccinated against it after five cases were confirmed in east-central Illinois during November.
Elementary school celebrates Illinois bicentennial in special ways
Fourth-graders at Lewis Elementary School learned about the history of Illinois in some special ways on the day of the state's bicentennial.
Man survives crash involving train
Deputies say an SUV struck a train, but the driver survived without a scrape.
Hunters get one-of-a-kind shot
(WEEK/NBC News) A group of duck hunters got an up-close look at Mother Nature's fury Saturday when a tornado trapped them in their hunting blind. "It got real calm at first so you…
Tempted by movie, Illinois boy puts tongue on frozen pole
An 11-year-old northern Illinois boy couldn't resist testing the theory that when you apply your tongue to a frozen metal pole, it'll stick.
Rare blitz of tornadoes leaves central Illinois with damages, injuries
Central Illinois is coping with damages and injuries after a blitz of tornadoes Saturday, when 22 twisters were reported to the National Weather Service.
Carbondale man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting 6-year-old
A Carbondale, Illinois man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child.
Cobden, IL man sentenced to prison on child porn charges
58-year-old Charles Gordon pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography.
Community still waits for justice
A southern Illinois community is trying to move forward after one of the people responsible for mismanagement funds is being punished.
Death of baby now being investigated as homicide
The father of the baby is in jail on $1 million bond.
Local Christmas parades
Its the most wonderful time of the year and local communities are celebrating with Christmas parades.
Second Illinois firearm deer season underway this weekend
This round runs from Thursday, November 29 through Sunday, December 2.
Ways to donate during this holiday season
With Christmas fast approaching, the spirit of giving is in full swing thanks to programs throughout the Local 6 viewing area. Below is a list of programs that you can donate to and help families in need. This list will be constantly updated throughout the holiday season.
Doctors warn prescription drugs can affect your driving
New research from the triple "A" Foundation for traffic safety finds nearly 50% of older adults use seven or more medications while driving.
Former local housing authority director to pay in settlement
The former Alexander County Housing Authority's Director James Wilson must pay a $500,000 settlement.
Police looking for suspect in Harrisburg armed robbery
The man left the store with an unknown amount of cash.
Inmate battered at Williamson County Jail
The inmate was taken to the hospital for treatment and then returned to the jail.
