Winter Storm Heading for Southern Illinois Tonight Extending into Wednesday

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson Jefferson, Perry and Wayne counties from 6 this evening to noon Wednesday. Heavy wet snow with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches is expected. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact

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Winter Storm Watch Issued for Parts of Southern Illinois

PADUCAH – The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Storm Watch that will be in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning for Edwards, Jackson, Jefferson, Wabash, Wayne and Perry counties in southern Illinois. Forecasters say heavy wet snow with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible. You can plan

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Man Killed in Early Saturday Shooting in Carbondale Identified

CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police responded to the 800 block of East Grand Avenue in reference to a death investigation around 1:30 Saturday morning. The officers found a male with a gunshot wound inside an apartment. Illinois State Police Sunday identified the victim as 26-year-old Robert Delmore Jr. of Carbondale. There are no known threats to

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Baby Possibly Drowned Thursday Night in Benton

BENTON – Benton Police received a medical response call to North Frisco Street just after 6 Thursday night in reference to a possible drowning of a 10 month old child. Abbott EMS, the Benton Fire Department and police responded.   The child was transported by ambulance to Franklin Hospital where the child was airlifted to a

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Judge Issues Order Blocking Illinois Semiautomatic Gun Ban

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the new Illinois law banning assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. Effingham County Judge Joshua Morrison issued the order Friday after former Republican candidate for attorney general Tom DeVore sued to block the law. DeVore said he’s representing hundreds of people from dozens

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Portion of Crawford Road in Williamson County Closing for Repairs

THOMPSONVILLE – Crawford Road, north of Locust Grove Road at the railroad crossing in Williamson County, will be closed beginning Tuesday due to mine subsidence and railroad crossing repairs. The closure is anticipated to last two weeks. You are encouraged to seek alternate routes while this work is completed.

Norris City Announces New Trash Pickup Day

NORRIS CITY – The Village of Norris City says trash pickup day for Bulldog Systems will move from Friday to Thursday starting Monday, Jan. 30. Please have your trash out Wednesday night or Thursday before 5 a.m. If you have any questions, call Bulldog Systems at 618-252-0172.

ISP: Substances Found at Graham CC Not Narcotics or Hazardous

HILLSBORO, Ill. (WRXX) — The Illinois Department of Corrections says the suspicious substance found Wednesday at Graham Correctional Center has been identified as nonhazardous and should not have necessitated the use of Narcan or required hospitalization. Eighteen prison employees were hospitalized and received Narcan after reporting symptoms similar to those of a toxic exposure. However,

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Lawmakers Concerned about Reported Misconduct at Choate Mental Health in Anna

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WRXX) — Lawmakers are voicing concern over reports coming out of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna and a watchdog group is seeking harsher penalties against healthcare workers who obstruct abuse and neglect investigations. IDHS Inspector General Peter Neumer is asking legislators for a change in law that would allow his

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