WGEM Staff

The budget passed on a vote of 34-22 and is now in the House of Representatives.

An Effingham County judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Illinois assault weapon ban Friday.

State Representative Phil Christofanelli is seeking to have Missouri join a list of states across the country in legalizing sports betting.

Missouri voters on Tuesday passed Amendment 5.

According to Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a cougar made it’s way through the Tri-States.

William Jones is being held in the Lincoln County Jail, while Alexis Thone is being held in the Pike County Jail.

Missouri Republicans nominated Scott Fitzpatrick to run for Missouri State Auditor.

The Illinois State Police released new information Thursday regarding an officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in Hancock, County, resulting in the death of the suspect.

Suburban Chicago personal injury lawyer Kathy Salvi has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois.

Democrats in Illinois nominated Alexi Giannoulias for Illinois secretary of state in Tuesday’s primary election.

Illinois Republicans nominated Dan Brady in Tuesday’s primary election for Illinois secretary of state.

According to obtained transcripts, the judge said the man convicted served enough time in jail.

Missouri Lawmakers combined two previous senate bills into Senate Bill 55.