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Mt. Vernon woman accused of shooting husband
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mount Vernon woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly shooting her husband. The incident happened Monday night at home in rural Franklin County. Police say the husband was able to…
- May 21, 2025 10:19 am·

Shortage of overnight truck parking contributed to deadly Greyhound bus crash, regulators say
By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Overnight parking for long-haul truckers at interstate rest stops is critically short and was a key contributor to a 2023 Greyhound bus crash in Illinois that killed three people,…
- May 21, 2025 10:18 am·

Justice Department investigates Chicago’s hiring practices after mayor touts Black hires
FILE – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson takes his seat at the witness table during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP…
- May 21, 2025 10:09 am·
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