Illinois News

Report: Tornado did touch down in Mt. Olive

12:05 PM, May 21, 2013

A preliminary report from the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-2 tornado did briefly touch down Monday night in Mt. Olive.

Ill. House committee OKs fracking regulatory bill

10:49 AM, May 21, 2013

An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state.

FedEx plane stuck in mud at downtown airport

8:20 AM, May 21, 2013

Crews are working to remove a FedEx plane that was stuck in the mud at the St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia.

Storms strike, widespread damage in Macoupin County

6:54 AM, May 21, 2013

Two Illinois communities, just miles apart are victimized by overnight storms.

Larger passenger vans more prone to rollovers

7:18 PM, May 20, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has repeatedly warned about the potential hazard of driving 15 passenger vans.

Church van crash on I-70 leaves 5 dead

6:13 PM, May 20, 2013

Five people died in a church van rollover crash near Vandalia, Illinois.

Illinois Senate panel endorses ammunition limit

4:34 PM, May 20, 2013

Parents of two Sandy Hook elementary students killed by a Connecticut gunman last fall testified in favor of limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines in Illinois.

Boil water order issued for some Collinsville, Ill. residents

4:17 PM, May 20, 2013

A boil water order has been issued for some residents in the City of Collinsville.

Belleville man charged with reckless discharge of firearm

4:12 PM, May 20, 2013

The St. Clair County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged a Belleville man for allegedly firing a weapon during a domestic disturbance.

Man charged for St. Clair County burglary

4:03 PM, May 20, 2013

A Belleville, Ill. man has been charged for a St. Clair County burglary.

Man wanted in Ellisville home invasion

2:05 PM, May 20, 2013

A man is wanted following a home invasion and burglary in Ellisville.

Summer concert series in Alton returns June 14

1:42 PM, May 20, 2013

The Five Dollar Fridays Summer Concert Series at the Alton Riverfront Amphitheater will begin June 14.

Quinn reviewing medical marijuana bill

12:27 PM, May 20, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn says he's reviewing a bill that would legalize the medical use of marijuana.

Belleville man charged in domestic battery case

10:46 AM, May 20, 2013

The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office charged a 42-year-old Belleville man in connection with a domestic battery case.

1-year-old girl killed by boys playing in car

12:12 AM, May 20, 2013

East St. Louis police say the death of a 1-year-old girl appears to be an accident.