Chester Bridge to close due to floodwater
CHESTER, IL. (WJPF) – The Missouri Department of Transportation says they anticipate rising floodwater to force the closure of the Chester Bridge at noon Saturday, June 1. It’s due to high water threatening to cover the approach
Unlicensed public defender faces charges including theft
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A former southern Illinois assistant public defender who practiced without a law license has been charged with theft of government property. Kelcie Miller was working in the Madison County Public Defender’s office when
Illinois lawmakers’ final day: Budget, marijuana, gambling
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Legislature has one day to churn out a state budget. Friday is the last scheduled day of the General Assembly’s spring session. Paperwork has moved in anticipation of adopting a spending plan
House sends income tax rates to Gov. Pritzker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has approved tiered state income tax rates that would take effect if voters approve switching to a system that hits higher incomes harder. The House voted 67-48 Thursday to approve
Northern Illinois man hit by Carbondale-Chicago Amtrak
FILE: Amtrak #4615 outside of Carbondale (Courtesy: D. Mitchell Schultheis) MANTENO, IL. (WJPF) — An Amtrak train en-route to Chicago from Carbondale has hit and killed a pedestrian in Northern Illinois. It happened around 12:40 PM