Democrats say the plan protects working families and Republicans argue that it grows government spending while adding new taxes.

The "Sound Healing for Peace" session will take place Saturday, June 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship.

A man is facing felony charges after authorities say he shot his dog and bragged about it at a local bar.

The Du Quoin State Fair runs from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7.

The memorial bench was dedicated to tornado victim Jesse Cook.

Update: Crews recovered the body of an 18-year-old from Owensboro.

Happening today and tomorrow.

Illinois lawmakers approved the state budget early Monday morning after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in February.

Tomorrow will bring a higher likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, especially during the morning hours.

City officials expressed their deep sadness over Lewis’ passing.

Crews making progress restoring electricity, however, thousands are still out of power in southeast Missouri at this time.

The measure aims to reduce classroom disruptions and protect student well-being.

The Rock Quarry on Kentucky Lake is closed until further notice as emergency crews work a recovery operation.

Thousands out of power across southeast Missouri.

Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out.

Jefferson County officials say the closure is expected to last 30 working days.

A 31-year-old was arrested as a result of the investigation.

The event, titled “America at 250: The Journey to Freedom,” is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Carbondale Civic Center in Carbondale.

Everly Life looks at what the LIMRA data shows and suggests steps you can take to help secure your family’s financial future.

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night after an “unruly passenger” caused a security concern on board, the airline said.

After a long and complex operation inside a flooded cave in a remote area of central Laos, on Saturday, the men at the center of the mission did something few expected: they walked out.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Illinois using data from AAA.

Officials said they wanted to provide upgraded facilities for the community to enjoy.

Sentient reports that 40% of USDA food warnings involve ready-to-eat meats, contributing to significant recalls due to contamination and health risks.

A teenager was sent to the hospital with serious injures after a crash on Friday morning.

Since launching in 2022, the 988 Lifeline in Kentucky has fielded 265,000 calls, chats and texts from Kentuckians.

The City of Marion held its annual ceremony at the Tornado Memorial on the courthouse square, marking 44 years since the tornado struck the community on May 29, 1982.

Looking ahead, daily chances for rain will persist, offering the potential for locally heavy downpours through the weekend and into early next week.

An ICE agent facing several assault charges in connection with a shooting involving two Venezuelan people in Minnesota earlier this year has been arrested in Texas.

The closure is necessary for the installation of an accessible fishing dock and kayak launch.

Crews said the operation brought closure to the family.

Southern Illinois and the Tri-State area will experience locally higher precipitation potential tonight and into the weekend.

Drivers are asked to use alternate routes around the crash site.

A total of 70,158 individual hunters purchased permits for the 2026 spring turkey season.

He pleaded guilty to seven counts of possession of child pornography and one count of traveling to meet a minor.

Kentucky State Police Post 1 detectives are investigating the death of a McCracken County Jail inmate earlier this week.

According to the transportation department, a contractor employee working on the project lost their life during the incident.

Cloudy skies this morning will give way to partly cloudy conditions this afternoon, with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, from noon to 10 p.m. at 601 Washington Street.

Daily rain chances will persist over the coming days.

The community-wide event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. throughout Carbondale.

The Crab Orchard Recreation Association recently donated $13,500 to Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a missing woman was found dead in a ravine following a single-vehicle crash.

A 17-year-old is in custody in connection to a shots fired incident where a 12-year-old was injured and taken to a hospital in southeast Missouri.

If you have any information on these individuals and where they might be, you are urged to call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 618-438-4841.

Jackson Growth Alliance is working to provide a shovel-ready site for industrial and economic growth in Jackson County after receiving a large granT through the state.

The Metropolis Police Department announced the results of its Memorial Day 2026 "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign.

She was cited for vehicle burglary, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Murray police arrested a 25-year-old man after he was accused of firing a gun at someone inside a Murray home.

Benton police arrested a 21-year-old man from Benton after he was accused of breaking a window at the AMR Ambulance Headquarters while employees were inside.