Illinois State Police Report 65 Citations in May 2026 Roadside Safety Checks
Illinois State Police reported 65 citations in Madison and St. Clair counties during May 2026 roadside safety checks, including DUI arrests.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Grafton Bike Week brings rides, music and bike shows to Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton Bike Week runs May 12-17 at Hawg Pit BBQ with live music, vendors, bike shows, scenic rides, parties and glamping.
May 12, 2026Open source
Madison County seeks $206,000 and truck forfeiture after Interstate 70 traffic stop
Madison County prosecutors seek more than $206,000 and a Ram truck forfeiture after an Interstate 70 stop near Marine.
May 12, 2026Open source
Glen Carbon man charged after allegedly throwing milk at deputy
A Glen Carbon man faces a felony charge after authorities said he threw milk into a Madison County sheriff’s deputy’s face.
May 11, 2026Open source
Illinois Army National Guard Colonel Sarah Smith Receives Legion Of Merit Honor For Service As State Judge...
Illinois Army National Guard Colonel Sarah Smith awarded Legion of Merit for exceptional service as State Judge Advocate and Madison County circuit judge.
May 8, 2026Open source
Alton Man In Custody On Latest Domestic Battery Charges
Alton's John T. Tanner, 37, faces new domestic battery felony charges amid prior convictions in Madison and Macoupin Counties.
May 8, 2026Open source
Chicago Bears to leave Illinois for Indiana
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren (left) walks down the stairs at Lost Marsh Golf Club on April 17 alongside Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. fo...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Illinois lawmakers define play-based learning as full-day kindergarten requirement rolls out statewide
When Illinois lawmakers made full-day kindergarten a requirement for all public schools by 2027, they encouraged the classrooms to incorporate play-based lea...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped Obamacare health insurance in recent months
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped their Affordable Care Act health insurance in recent months following the expiration of generous tax cred...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois but puts onus on team
The Illinois House and Senate each passed different bills for the Bears but neither passed the other chamber. Earlier this year, the Indiana legislature pass...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship
A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Belleville Police Pass Torch to Swansea in Special Olympics Run
Belleville and Swansea police joined the 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, passing the Flame of Hope to support Special Olympics athletes.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Oswego senior Jaelynn Anthony and Yorkville senior Kayla Kersting were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class All-State first team, released Monday,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohi...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Illinois’ new South end zone scoreboard will be the largest in college football by nearly 7,000 square feet.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Keys Cougars' passing league opens with Hulbert, Tahlequah
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
EFFINGHAM, Illinois — In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Free healthcare clinic this weekend in Paris, Illinois
Remote Area Medical will offer a free, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical clinic June 13 and 14 at Paris High School, 14040 E. 1200th Road, Paris, Ill.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Northern Illinois faces significant severe weather threat Thursday with tornadoes possible
Northern Illinois faces significant severe weather threat Thursday with tornadoes possible
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Severe weather likely this week in Illinois with rare Day 4 enhanced risk
Illinois could see severe storms Thursday with damaging winds, possible tornadoes, hail and heat as an enhanced risk moves in.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Illinois regulators to audit plastic surgeon case, seek changes in law after Tribune investigation
An investigation found eight patients died in a seven-year span shortly after their surgeries at 63 Laser & Skin Clinic, which is located on the southwes...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Tuscola's Graves, Warrensburg-Latham's Czajkowski among area Shrine Game participants
The Illinois High School Shrine Game will be played at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20. Tuscola
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Hamel is in Madison County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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Illinois lawmakers define play-based learning as full-day kindergarten requirement rolls out statewide
When Illinois lawmakers made full-day kindergarten a requirement for all public schools by 2027, they encouraged the classrooms to incorporate play-based lea...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped Obamacare health insurance in recent months
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped their Affordable Care Act health insurance in recent months following the expiration of generous tax cred...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois but puts onus on team
The Illinois House and Senate each passed different bills for the Bears but neither passed the other chamber. Earlier this year, the Indiana legislature pass...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship
A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Belleville Police Pass Torch to Swansea in Special Olympics Run
Belleville and Swansea police joined the 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, passing the Flame of Hope to support Special Olympics athletes.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Oswego senior Jaelynn Anthony and Yorkville senior Kayla Kersting were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class All-State first team, released Monday,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohi...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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