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Williamson County EMA confirms EF-4 tornado hit Friday night
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed an EF-4 tornado hit the county May 16 with 190mph winds. The tornado was just 10mph away from EF-5 status. The preliminary damage assessment…
- May 19, 2025 9:30 am·

IL GOP senators call for Department of Corrections leader’s removal over safety issues
By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Republican state senators are calling for the removal of the acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections. The Illinois Senate Executive Appointments Committee met Thursday and…
- May 16, 2025 9:31 am·

IL bill requiring thorough background checks of police hires headed to governor
By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — In the wake of the highly-publicized shooting of a Springfield woman by a police officer, a measure requiring more stringent background checks for police hires has passed…
- May 16, 2025 9:29 am·