Victim of Carbondale shooting expected to survive
The victim of an early Saturday morning shooting on South Ash Street in Carbondale is now expected to survive. As of Wednesday morning, police are only identifying the victim as a 32 year old male. In a
IL Senate overrides right-to-work veto
The Illinois Senate has voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that prohibits local governments from establishing “right to work” zones. “Right to work” refers to a policy that allows individual workers to choose not
State capitol evacuated due to furnace fire
The Illinois Capitol was briefly evacuated Tuesday following a small furnace fire shortly before lawmakers were expected to gather for a veto session. The fire started in an office used by the Illinois Senate and was put
Open letter alleging sexual harassment circulating state capitol
An open letter alleging widespread sexual harassment in Illinois politics and urging women and their allies to come forward is circulating around the state Capitol. More than 130 people signed the letter as of Tuesday including legislators
Burns murder trial continuing as scheduled
In Saline County, the murder trial of Doctor Brian Burns is said to be moving on as scheduled. His final pre-trial appearance will be January 5, 2018 Burns is now represented by new legal counsel after he
Florida governor attempting to lure Illinois businesses to sunshine state
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is heading to Chicago. It’s a business trip – He’s trying to convince Illinois companies to relocate to Florida. Over the last three years, Scott has visited states led by Democratic governors. This
Sears to stop carrying Whirlpool brand appliances
Sears will no longer sell Whirlpool appliances, ending a business relationship that dates make more than 100 years. In a note sent to its stores last week, Sears said that Whirlpool was making demands that would’ve made