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Sen. Fowler Appointed to Senate Republican Leadership

January 13, 2023 @ 3:46 pm

SPRINGFIELD – Following the swearing in of the 103rd General Assembly, Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) was appointed to serve as Assistant Republican Leader for...

Friday Morning Vehicle Fire Reported on SB I-57 in Jefferson County

January 13, 2023 @ 3:14 pm

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Illinois State Police say a vehicle fire shut down southbound I-57 at MP 93 in Jefferson County around 5:50 Friday morning....

Carmi Man Sentenced on Child Porn Charges in White County

January 13, 2023 @ 2:28 pm

CARMI – A Carmi man was sentenced in White County Court Thursday to prison on child pornography charges. According to White County State’s Attorney...

Concert for a Cause with Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos is Back February 11

January 13, 2023 @ 1:54 pm

HARRISBURG – Southeastern Illinois College and Ferrell Hospital are teaming up again for the fourth annual Concert for a Cause with Howl at the...

Mt. Vernon Man Wanted for Fleeing Sentencing Now Faces Additional Charge

January 13, 2023 @ 1:05 pm

MT. VERNON (WMIX) – Mt. Vernon Police have arrested a 45-year-old man wanted on a warrant accusing him of fleeing sentencing in a felony...

Water Bill Assistance Available Tuesday at Benton City Hall

January 12, 2023 @ 2:31 pm

BENTON – Staff from the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program will be at Benton City Hall, located on South Main Street, Tuesday at...

Road Closure Set for Monday on Illinois 154 in Pinckneyville

January 12, 2023 @ 2:27 pm

PINCKNEYVILLE – IDOT says Illinois 154 just east of the square in Pinckneyville will be closed to all traffic between North Main and North...

Bost Votes for Born-alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

January 12, 2023 @ 1:50 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) Wednesday voted to require life-saving medical care for babies who survive botched abortion procedures. The Born-Alive...

Sen. Bryant Named to Senate Republican Leadership

January 12, 2023 @ 1:34 pm

SPRINGFIELD – As the 103rd General Assembly begins its work in Springfield, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named as the Assistant Republican...

Franklin County Sheriff Won't Enforce Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban

January 12, 2023 @ 12:44 pm

BENTON – With this week’s signing of House Bill 5471 banning assault weapons in Illinois into law by Gov. JB Pritzker, Franklin County Sheriff...