Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:12:57 GMT
A transportation advocacy group says about 1 in 12 Illinois bridges are "structurally deficient" and need serious maintenance and rehabilitation or should be replaced entirely.
A transportation advocacy group says about 1 in 12 Illinois bridges are "structurally deficient" and need serious maintenance and rehabilitation or should be replaced entirely.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:02:13 GMT
Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers are working on a new plan to solve the state's $97 billion pension crisis that involves forming a bipartisan committee and reconvening the Legislature again in July.
Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers are working on a new plan to solve the state's $97 billion pension crisis that involves forming a bipartisan committee and reconvening the Legislature again in July.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:09 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:09:30 GMT
The Illinois Legislature's special session will cost about $40,000 a day, which includes a $111 daily payment to lawmakers to defray the cost of food and lodging while they work in the state capitol.
The Illinois Legislature's special session will cost about $40,000 a day, which includes a $111 daily payment to lawmakers to defray the cost of food and lodging while they work in the state capitol.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:13:59 GMT
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:10:42 GMT
Convicted of first-degree murder in 2011, Marcus Marshall will be getting a new trial, as Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati admits an error in the original proceeding. Arber Marshall,
Convicted of first-degree murder in 2011, Marcus Marshall will be getting a new trial, as Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati admits an error in the original proceeding.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:03:26 GMT
Teen unemployment has reached nearly 25 percent nationwide. That number has been above 20 percent for more than four years and does not show signs of improvement.
Teen unemployment has reached nearly 25 percent nationwide. That number has been above 20 percent for more than four years and does not show signs of improvement.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:52:40 GMT
More than 150 community groups in Illinois have applied for $28 million in federal funding to educate the public about new opportunities for health insurance under the national health law.
More than 150 community groups in Illinois have applied for $28 million in federal funding to educate the public about new opportunities for health insurance under the national health law.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:45:11 GMT
Administrators are making counselors available to students at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale after a student died in a weekend traffic crash.
Administrators are making counselors available to students at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale after a student died in a weekend traffic crash.
Monday, June 17 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:54:32 GMT
A spokeswoman for Lisa Madigan says the Illinois attorney general is "doing her job" to advise state lawmakers and make sure the Legislature's final plan on pension reform "survives an inevitable court challenge."
A spokeswoman for Lisa Madigan says the Illinois attorney general is "doing her job" to advise state lawmakers and make sure the Legislature's final plan on pension reform "survives an inevitable court challenge."
Monday, June 17 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:14:10 GMT
Suburban Chicago officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to handle a home filled with trash and feces that authorities say is uninhabitable.
Suburban Chicago officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to handle a home filled with trash and feces that authorities say is uninhabitable.
Sunday, June 16 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-06-17 01:00:11 GMT
The results could create new discoveries in the realm of particle physics. The magnet will be taken by barge down the Atlantic, around Florida, then up the Mississippi River to Illinois.
The results could create new discoveries in the realm of particle physics. The magnet will be taken by barge down the Atlantic, around Florida, then up the Mississippi River to Illinois.
Sunday, June 16 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:32:41 GMT
Illinois university employees would pay more toward their pensions and receive annual retirement-pay increases tied to inflation in a reform plan the Senate president supports.
Illinois university employees would pay more toward their pensions and receive annual retirement-pay increases tied to inflation in a reform plan the Senate president supports.
Sunday, June 16 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:17:01 GMT
The Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is scheduled to address pensions again this week during a special session, but it's unclear if a solution is in reach.
The Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is scheduled to address pensions again this week during a special session, but it's unclear if a solution is in reach.
Friday, June 14 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:10:00 GMT
A smart phone, just about everyone has one. But, there is a growing number of violent crimes and even deaths connected to smart phone theft. Now, an Illinois leader joining the call for manufacturers
A smart phone, just about everyone has one.
But as we told you last night, there is a growing number of violent crimes and even deaths connected to smart phone theft.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:27:12 GMT
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Illinois 13 West, known as Old Highway 13 West, is closed between Carrier Mills Road and three miles west of Harrisburg, Illinois due to a gas leak.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Illinois 13 West, known as Old Highway 13 West, is closed between Carrier Mills Road and three miles west of Harrisburg, Illinois due to a gas leak.
Friday, June 14 2013 4:19 AM EDT2013-06-14 08:19:03 GMT
Visitors to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site on June 23 will get a glimpse of a 1,000-year-old sacred celebration of the summer solstice at "Woodhenge."
Visitors to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site on June 23 will get a glimpse of a 1,000-year-old sacred celebration of the summer solstice at "Woodhenge."
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:48 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:48:36 GMT
Governor Pat Quinn has announced a $2.1 million capital investment for maintenance and repair work on the Interstate 24 bridge over the Ohio River in Massac County.
Governor Pat Quinn has announced a $2.1 million capital investment for maintenance and repair work on the Interstate 24 bridge over the Ohio River in Massac County.
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:46:45 GMT
Caterpillar Inc. says it will no longer give money to the Boy Scouts of America because the organization doesn't allow homosexuals to serve as adult leaders.
Caterpillar Inc. says it will no longer give money to the Boy Scouts of America because the organization doesn't allow homosexuals to serve as adult leaders.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-13 15:20:55 GMT
A southwestern Illinois prosecutor says a boy bitten by a pet monkey during a dog event will undergo precautionary rabies vaccinations rather than having the primate euthanized to see if it's infected with the...
A southwestern Illinois prosecutor says a boy bitten by a pet monkey during a dog event will undergo precautionary rabies vaccinations rather than having the primate euthanized to see if it's infected with the disease.
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:14 AM EDT2013-06-13 08:14:55 GMT
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued an Illinois trucking company for allegedly violating the religious rights of two former employees.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued an Illinois trucking company for allegedly violating the religious rights of two former employees.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:32:43 GMT
Local law enforcement officers took to the streets of southern Illinois to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois, in the 2013 Law enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. "It's
Local law enforcement officers took to the streets of southern Illinois to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois, in the 2013 Law enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:38:56 GMT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a tornado warning until 4:30 p.m. for Lee County and southeastern Ogle County in north central Illinois. The weather service says people in that area should move to...
Authorities are reporting several small tornados, quarter-sized hail and winds of up to 60 mph as severe weather moves across northern Illinois.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-06-12 20:15:33 GMT
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning a fresh vote on own his plan to reform public-employee pensions despite a request from the governor for compromise with the Senate.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning a fresh vote on his own plan to reform public-employee pensions despite a request from the governor for compromise with the Senate.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:44:51 GMT
A second southern Illinois prosecutor is letting his county's residents carry concealed weapons even as Gov. Pat Quinn weighs whether to allow it statewide.
A second southern Illinois prosecutor is letting his county's residents carry concealed weapons even as Gov. Pat Quinn weighs whether to allow it statewide.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-06-12 03:07:46 GMT
On Tuesday the Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy Walker made it effective immediately that law-abiding citizens will be able to exercise their constitutional rights in his county.
On Tuesday the Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy Walker made it effective immediately that law-abiding citizens will be able to exercise their constitutional rights in his county.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:10:51 GMT
June Walker was living in the Village of Goreville when Mayor Gary Vaughn passed an ordinance requiring homeowners to own guns. She'll see village leaders repeal that same ordinance almost thirty years later.
People in the village of Goreville are required by law to own a gun, but many of them didn't even know it. However, there's a movement underway to change the law.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:52:58 GMT
The number of people diagnosed with autism continues to grow at an alarming rate. Parents of children with autism are making sure lawmakers know these kids can't be helped without the state stepping up.
The number of people diagnosed with autism continues to grow at an alarming rate. Parents of children with autism are making sure lawmakers know these kids can't be helped without the state stepping up.
The Pinckneyville Fire Department, in cooperation with the Utility Department, will be flushing fire hydrants Monday, June 17 from 6 p.m. until about 10:30 p.m. and again on Tuesday, June 18 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:07:52 GMT
A federal report shows that imprisoned Illinois youth face sexual abuse more than most other states, and the department's chief and a watchdog group are pressing for action.
A federal report shows that imprisoned Illinois youth face sexual abuse more than most other states, and the department's chief and a watchdog group are pressing for action.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:50:05 GMT
A Chicago woman who's been arrested 396 times in the past 35 years was ordered to get mental health and substance abuse treatment as part of a deal with prosecutors.
A Chicago woman who has been arrested 396 times in the past 35 years has been ordered to get mental health and substance abuse treatment in a deal with prosecutors.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:49:13 GMT
Illinois' auditor general says Southern Illinois University must improve its accounting and inventory practices after finding 257 computers were unaccounted for during a recent audit.
Illinois' auditor general says Southern Illinois University must improve its accounting and inventory practices after finding 257 computers that were unaccounted for during a recent audit.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:46:57 GMT
Corn growers across Illinois and the rest of the nation's midsection appear to have finally gotten their crops in the ground after an uncooperative, storm-prone spring left them weeks behind schedule.
Corn growers across Illinois and the rest of the nation's midsection appear to have finally gotten their crops in the ground after an uncooperative, storm-prone spring left them weeks behind schedule.
Monday, June 10 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-06-11 03:50:06 GMT
A search for a World War I soldier in the Herrin City Cemetery has turned up more than anyone searching for the soldier could imagine.And now researchers say it's very possible that the city has sold burial lots to people that were already occupied.Scott Doody of Anna began looking for World War I Veteran Antonio Molkovich back in 2009. And that's where the story begins to get interesting."In the Spring of 2009 I wanted to take a picture of decorated combat veteran Antonio Molkovich's grave,"...
A search for a World War I soldier in the Herrin City Cemetery has turned up more than anyone searching for the soldier could imagine.And now researchers say it's very possible that the city has sold burial lots to people that were already occupied.Scott Doody of Anna began looking for World War I Veteran Antonio Molkovich back in 2009. And that's where the story begins to get interesting."In the Spring of 2009 I wanted to take a picture of decorated combat veteran Antonio Molkovich's grave,"...
Monday, June 10 2013 3:14 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:14:30 GMT
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is meeting with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton to discuss how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is asking lawmakers to approve both rival plans on how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis. But it's unclear if legislative leaders will agree.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:10:27 GMT
Officials in southern Illinois' Williamson County have opted to build a new $266,000 morgue rather than renew a lease on a current site on federal property.
Officials in southern Illinois' Williamson County have opted to build a new $266,000 morgue rather than renew a lease on a current site on federal property.
Monday, June 10 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:28:18 GMT
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is meeting with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton to discuss how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's meeting with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton to talk about how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
Monday, June 10 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:26:16 GMT
The outlook for thousands of Illinois service providers became brighter after lawmakers dedicated a $1.2 billion windfall to addressing the state's chronic unpaid bills problem, but some fear it could be short-lived.
The outlook for thousands of Illinois service providers became brighter after lawmakers dedicated a $1.2 billion windfall to addressing the state's chronic unpaid bills problem, but some fear the positive trend could be short-lived.
Sunday, June 9 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-06-09 15:49:53 GMT
An unexpected windfall of $1.2 billion has given the state's service providers a moment of relief. But those agencies still are waiting on $5.8 billion in bills the state has not paid and prospects for...
An unexpected windfall of $1.2 billion has given the state's service providers a moment of relief. But those agencies still are waiting on $5.8 billion in bills the state has not paid and prospects for longer-term relief...
Friday, June 7 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-07 15:13:36 GMT
The National Weather Service says storms that last week ravaged the St. Louis area and portions of neighboring Illinois spawned nine tornadoes, amazingly not causing any serious injuries.
The National Weather Service says storms that last week ravaged the St. Louis area and portions of neighboring Illinois spawned nine tornadoes, amazingly not causing any serious injuries.
Thursday, June 6 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-06-07 02:29:36 GMT
Marion police are stepping up patrols after a neighborhood becomes the location for a string of break-ins. "I didn't even think about turning the porch light on, I didn't think about anything I just walked
Marion police are stepping up patrols after a neighborhood becomes the location for a string of break-ins.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:52:18 GMT
According to a state agency, starting in June, weekly unemployment insurance benefits to the long-term unemployed will be reduced by 16.6 percent due to the federal sequestration.
According to a state agency, starting in June, weekly unemployment insurance benefits to the long-term unemployed will be reduced by 16.6 percent due to the federal sequestration.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:27:09 GMT
The rain-swollen Mississippi River is slowly retreating in the nation's flood-weary midsection, but the prospect of rains threatens to keep the waterway high for some time.
The rain-swollen Mississippi River is slowly retreating in the nation's flood-weary midsection, but the prospect of rains threatens to keep the waterway high for some time.
Marion police looking for person of interest in cash theft
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-06-06 11:57:19 GMT
The acting commander at Fort Campbell is convening a panel of experts Thursday to discuss efforts to curb sexual assault and harassment within the 101st Airborne Division.
The acting commander at Fort Campbell is convening a panel of experts Thursday to discuss efforts to curb sexual assault and harassment within the 101st Airborne Division.
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-06-06 11:52:06 GMT
An East Moline man's facing charges in Rock Island after authorities say he snatched a police officer's gun and then grabbed and squeezed the officer's testicles.
An East Moline man's facing charges in Rock Island after authorities say he snatched a police officer's gun and then grabbed and squeezed the officer's testicles.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-06-05 20:34:50 GMT
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have moved swiftly to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in protest over the vote...
In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have moved swiftly to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in protest over the vote last month to let openly gay boys participate in Scouting.
Thursday, June 20 2013 4:16 AM EDT2013-06-20 08:16:14 GMT
People traveling south on Interstate 71 for the next few days will find some lanes closed as state inspectors examine the bridge over the CSX railroad at mile point 32.3.
People traveling south on Interstate 71 for the next few days will find some lanes closed as state inspectors examine the bridge over the CSX railroad at mile point 32.3.
The drowning of a 2-year-old suburban Chicago child Tuesday is the fourth drowning reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in the past week.
The drowning of a 2-year-old suburban Chicago child Tuesday is the fourth drowning reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in the past week.
Brent Seabrook's goal 9:51 into overtime lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a wild 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins last night and tied the Stanley Cup finals through four games.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a body pulled from Lake Michigan as that of a missing University of Chicago student. The body of 20-year-old Austin Hudson-LaPore was recovered from the lake...
Brent Seabrook's overtime goal lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins last night and evened the Stanley Cup finals at 2-2. Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Marcus Kruger each added a goal in...
Michal Handzus scored for the Chicago Blackhawks, Rich Peverley countered for the Boston Bruins, and the teams were tied 1-1 after the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday night.
Michal Handzus scored for the Chicago Blackhawks, Rich Peverley countered for the Boston Bruins, and the teams were tied 1-1 after the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday night.
Tuukka Rask finally lost his touch against some of the NHL's top scorers.
Tuukka Rask finally lost his touch against some of the NHL's top scorers.
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A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
The House voted on Wednesday to cut food stamps by $2 billion a year as part of a wide-ranging farm bill.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:11:51 GMT
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. According
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:31:56 GMT
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:46:47 GMT
More sinkholes have appeared in Cape Girardeau, one of which is located in a residential area on Ellis Street. Neighbors say they noticed the hole on Monday when the area was hit with heavy rains.
More sinkholes have appeared in Cape Girardeau, one of which is located in a residential area on Ellis Street. Neighbors say they noticed the hole on Monday when the area was hit with heavy rains.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:29:19 GMT
NEW WEST MINISTER, CANADA (WAVE) - A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a class picture. For Anne Belanger, the photo was completely unacceptable. Her son, Miles, was pushed
A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.
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