Local News
Carmi man arrested on domestic battery charge
Carmi Police arrested 20 year old Joshua Farris at his 9th Street residence Wednesday after receiving a call about a domestic violence incident. Farris was taken into custody at 5:29 pm on charges of aggravated domestic battery and illegal consumption of alcohol by... Read More.
Shimkus Kicks Off Annual Valentines for Heroes Program
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is once again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.“Thousands... Read More.
Illinois Policy Institute report: Legislative rules in Illinois give more power to its House speaker than virtually every other state in the nation
A new Illinois General Assembly will be sworn in next week, but when it comes to legislative business in Springfield the same old rules still apply. A new report released today by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute takes a deep dive into legislative rules in all... Read More.
School Closings for Thursday, January 5
School closings for Thursday, Jan. 5:
All Saline County schools
Gallatin County schools
A Year of Progress at IDOT in 2016
The Illinois Department of Transportation, under the leadership of Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, continued to strengthen the state’s status as the transportation hub of North America in 2016. The progress touched every mode of transportation and included new, innovative approaches to... Read More.
New charges filed against Mark Keller in Edwards County
42 year old Mark S. Keller, who last month was convicted of burglary in White and Edwards Counties, and is serving a long sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections, is now facing new charges in Edwards County.Edwards County States Attorney Eric St.... Read More.
National Weather Service: First accumulating snow of the season possible Thursday
With Arctic air already in place across the region, an upper-levelstorm system will produce a swath of light snow, as it swingsthrough our region Thursday. The initial band of light snow mayreach the Interstate 64 corridor of southern Illinois just priorto daybreak Thursday, but... Read More.
Indiana State Police K-9, Andy, Dies Overnight after 8 Years of Dedicated Service
Indiana State Police at Evansville lost one of their K-9’s last night. Master Trooper Kevin Waters reported his K-9 partner, Andy, died last night after becoming ill. Andy was rushed to his veterinary where he died during emergency surgery. Andy was nine-years and... Read More.
Righter: Abortion legislation unaffordable, attacks innocent life
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says legislation that would expand abortion rights in Illinois not only violates federal law and is unaffordable, but is an attack on the sanctity of innocent human life.House Bill 4013, which could be voted on during the lame duck... Read More.
