Follow-up school funding bill heads to state senate
A follow-up bill to Illinois’ school funding reform law is headed to the state Senate after winning approval from members of the House. State officials say the measure is needed to make sure money is properly handed
US Steel announces plan to restart Granite City plant
U.S. Steel Corporation says it will restart one of two blast furnaces along with steel-making facilities in Granite City. The announcement comes after President Trump’s announcement of a planned 25% tariff on steel imports. U.S. Steel officials
Federal grant announced in improve, expand I-57
Over $7 million in federal funds are coming to Williamson County. They’ll be used to expand and improve a part of Interstate 57. The $7.6 million grant will go towards a five mile stretch between Johnston City
Committee wants full accounting of Quincy Legionnaire’s crisis
The Illinois House is asking Gov. Bruce Rauner to provide a full accounting of the Legionnaires’ disease crisis at the Quincy veterans’ home. The House voted unanimously Wednesday on a resolution that asks the governor to report
Blaney pleads guilty to child porn, sexual assault charges
A Murphysboro man has pleaded guilty to child pornography and sexual assault charges. 67-year-old Paul Blaney is accused of having sex with a child under the age of thirteen and videotaping a child he knew to be