Illinois

Illinois Democrats gathered downstate Wednesday to urge the US Senate to vote for the Women’s Health Protection Act and codify the landmark abortion decision Roe v. Wade into law. But they also said they are prepared in the event of abortion loses its legal protection.

According to the National Weather Service, the average first 90-degree day typically happens between May 25-31.

Carbondale Police say Davaughn L. Graves, 21 of Marion, was arrested in connection with a suspicious vehicle investigation.

Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois state lawmakers recognized gun violence as a public health crisis in the state last fall. Lawmakers passed several plans this spring to combat the issue with an emphasis on mental health resources.

Four fire fighters were honored today for losing their lives in service to their communities through the fire department. It’s a large sacrifice, but to the fire fighters at the memorial today, they say what they do is nothing out of the ordinary.

After being virtual the past 2 years, Senator Dale Fowler announced Tuesday afternoon that it will be back in person.

Events will include a ribbon cutting, “All Things Dog Festival,” dog costume contest and dog tricks contest.

In an effort to attract future troopers, Illinois State Police announced the newly created Lateral Entry Training Program.

Troopers say the guardrail landed on the other side of the construction concrete barrier and hit a construction worker in the lower part of his right leg.

They say she left the home on May 9 indicating she was staying a few days in a hotel with friends.

The Illinois State Police will donate more than 3,000 pieces of protective equipment to Ukraine.

The suspect ran from the vehicle and was not found. She was described as a woman in her early 20s.

John A Logan College will hold their 53rd Commencement Ceremony at the Pavilion of the City of Marion on Wednesday, May 11.

Illinois State Senator Dave Fowler is expected to announce the return of the Southern Illinois Made Expo on Tuesday afternoon.

A deadly house fire in rural Jackson County is under investigation.

Miller was chosen as a Golden Apple Award winner out of 400 nominations of 9th to 12th grade teachers across the state.

A man was charged with murder after another man was found shot to death.

Two men were arrested on gun and drug charges after a traffic stop.

Du Quoin State Fair organizers have announced the 2022 Grandstand Lineup.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in looking for a missing 57-year-old Benton, Illinois woman.

Police are looking for a suspect or suspects in a shots fired investigation.

In the final week of the spring legislative session, some lawmakers were calling for a complete transformation of the agency

A Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor was convicted for lying to federal authorities about a foreign bank account.

Human remains found in a wooded area in southern Illinois in March have been identified as an Indianapolis, Indiana woman.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 30,633 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, May 6, including 46 deaths. That’s since the last reporting on April 29.

A southern Illinois community is one of five to receive grant money for historic preservation projects.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries northeast of Johnston City.

On Thursday, May 5, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4292 into law extending the pension buyout option for state employees.

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health are facing backlash after a new audit found major problems in the state’s response to the deadly 2020 COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home.

A man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with a shooting investigation.