Plane performs emergency landing on OC beach
A small aircraft made an emergency landing on the beach in Ocean City after the pilot reported trouble, according to Ocean City Fire Department spokesperson...
May 18, 2026Open source
Southern Illinois Local News
Whittington, IL news and local guide
Scan headlines near Whittington with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
Whittington news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in Whittington
Stories tagged directly to Whittington, IL.
County
Franklin County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around Whittington.
Illinois State Police Launch Investigation Into Killing of Silverio Villegas González by Federal Immigrati...
An ISP spokesperson confirmed an “initial investigation” is underway after the Franklin Park Police Department asked the state police’s Public Integrit...
May 6, 2026Open source
Logan County recommends another data center moratorium, could kill project as a result
Logan County recommends another data center moratorium, could kill project as a result
May 15, 2026Open source
Police looking for hit-and-run driver who seriously injured woman in East Garfield Park crosswalk
After a serious hit-and-run, Chicago police are looking for a Ford Fusion. The crash happened near West Franklin Boulevard and North Kedzie Avenue.
May 15, 2026Open source
State
Illinois news
Statewide coverage connected to Illinois.
17 Vienna High School students graduate with associate's degrees
Seventeen students from Vienna High School in Southern Illinois participated in two graduations, walking away with not only their high school diplomas but al...
May 16, 2026Open source
Play It Again Sports Boys Roundup - May 8-9, 2026
Highlights from May 8-9 Illinois high school baseball games including Father McGivney, Triad, Calhoun, and Alton
May 12, 2026Open source
Caseyville Police End High-Speed Chase Near Chain Of Rocks Bridge
Missouri man Ramon L. Chillers charged after a 24-minute high-speed chase ending near Chain of Rocks Bridge in Caseyville, Illinois, involving multiple agenc...
May 12, 2026Open source
Annual "Ballin' With a Cop" Highlights Alton Police-Youth Relations
Alton Police and youth connect through basketball at the annual
May 12, 2026Open source
Godfrey plant lover grows Green Thumb Nursery business from home
Green Thumb Nursery owner Tom Shirrell sells native plants from his home in Godfrey, building a local business.
May 11, 2026Open source
Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher in Carterville, in deep southern Illinois, has been arrested on nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual...
May 10, 2026Open source
Carterville assistant football coach arrested in Pontiac on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher at Carterville High School in Southern Illinois, was arrested Thursday in Pontiac on nine counts of aggra...
May 9, 2026Open source
Illinois high school assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
Carterville High School assistant football coach John "Jake" Wakey was arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges in Pontiac, Illinois.
May 8, 2026Open source
American Oddities Museum to host haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton
American Oddities Museum will host a haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton on May 8, with Troy Taylor leading haunted history tales.
May 6, 2026Open source
Woman killed in fatal Edwardsville motorcycle crash identified
Authorities identified a 26-year-old passenger killed after a motorcycle struck a car on Illinois 157. Crash in remains under investigation by local police.
May 6, 2026Open source
Girl, 13, lost both legs after deciding to climb across train on tracks... now her family has sued and clai...
Serenity McMillan, then 13, was struck by a train in Granite City, Illinois , and lost both of her legs on April 4, 2024.
May 6, 2026Open source
Illinois weather expert debunks five common myths about tornadoes
Illinois has had more tornadoes than any other state in 2026. With activity on the rise, SIU Edwardsville weather expert Alan Black said several myths contin...
May 3, 2026Open source
What is the BUILD Act and what could it mean for homeowners in Illinois if it's passed?
Legislation being debated in Springfield aims to solve a potential housing shortage in Illinois, but what is it and what would it mean for homeowners?
May 29, 2026Open source
Itasca's fireworks show, once Illinois' largest, returns with ‘different feel'
After a one-year hiatus, the suburban fireworks show once touted as the largest in Illinois will return this summer with a "slightly different feel."
May 29, 2026Open source
US Attorney for Northern Dist. of IL announces 'sweeping reforms to internal grand jury practices'
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced "sweeping reforms to internal grand jury practices and disclosures" for the Northern District of Illinois.
May 29, 2026Open source
NIU and UIC can ‘do something really special’ in milestone appearances in NCAA baseball regionals
Northern Illinois reached the NCAA baseball tournament for the first time since 1972, while UIC is back for its seventh appearance — and first since Sean M...
May 29, 2026Open source
New Illinois laws regulating AI a focus for lawmakers in closing days of session
Lawmakers are looking to put Illinois on the vanguard of regulations of artificial intelligence, with a series of bills aimed at the technology.
May 29, 2026Open source
Mary Wagoner: Illinois should expand pension buyout program and create a pathway for progress
A proposed bill would allow Chicago to offer voluntary pension buyouts to current retirees and former employees with vested retirement benefits.
May 29, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore Whittington
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
Whittington is in Franklin County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
ZIP Codes
62897
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
What is the BUILD Act and what could it mean for homeowners in Illinois if it's passed?
Legislation being debated in Springfield aims to solve a potential housing shortage in Illinois, but what is it and what would it mean for homeowners?
May 29, 2026Open source
Itasca's fireworks show, once Illinois' largest, returns with ‘different feel'
After a one-year hiatus, the suburban fireworks show once touted as the largest in Illinois will return this summer with a "slightly different feel."
May 29, 2026Open source
US Attorney for Northern Dist. of IL announces 'sweeping reforms to internal grand jury practices'
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced "sweeping reforms to internal grand jury practices and disclosures" for the Northern District of Illinois.
May 29, 2026Open source
NIU and UIC can ‘do something really special’ in milestone appearances in NCAA baseball regionals
Northern Illinois reached the NCAA baseball tournament for the first time since 1972, while UIC is back for its seventh appearance — and first since Sean M...
May 29, 2026Open source
New Illinois laws regulating AI a focus for lawmakers in closing days of session
Lawmakers are looking to put Illinois on the vanguard of regulations of artificial intelligence, with a series of bills aimed at the technology.
May 29, 2026Open source
Mary Wagoner: Illinois should expand pension buyout program and create a pathway for progress
A proposed bill would allow Chicago to offer voluntary pension buyouts to current retirees and former employees with vested retirement benefits.
May 29, 2026Open source
Illinois to crack down on insurance rate hikes for auto and homeowner policies
Illinois lawmakers advanced two long-debated measures to prevent insurance companies from raising auto and homeowners insurance rates without more stringent...
May 28, 2026Open source
Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
May 28, 2026Open source
Waukegan alderperson charged after allegedly casting ballot in dead mother’s name
A Waukegan alderperson is facing criminal charges after authorities say she cast a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name during the 2026 Illinois prim...
May 27, 2026Open source
Coordinates
38.0989370, -88.8634560
Local Time
10:21 PM America/Chicago
County
Franklin County
Weather near Whittington
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near Whittington for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around Whittington.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around Whittington.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about Whittington local news
NewsSpoiler organizes Whittington coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
