15+ hour, 14+ min ago  (244+ words) CHARLESTON, Mo. (WSIL) " A 21-year-old man was killed late Friday night after a shooting that ended with a vehicle crashing into a fence, according to local authorities. The Charleston Police Department said on Dec. 26, at approximately 10:30 p.m., their agency received multiple…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (278+ words) CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Edwards, Jefferson, Wabash, and Wayne counties in Illinois. This also extends north of our area in Illinois. The advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. Saturday to midnight Saturday night....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (805+ words) The Illinois Department of Corrections has enacted an emergency rule change to prevent contraband from entering its prisons through letters and books sent to people in prison. Under the rule that went into effect" Aug. 14, IDOC will electronically scan mail…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (242+ words) DUQUOIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- A suspect was taken into custody in connection to a homicide investigation on Monday in southern Illinois. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said on September 1, at 8:03 p.m., they received information about a possible homicide. The information received by the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (234+ words) GALATIA, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating a traffic crash on IL-34 involving an ISP trooper and a driver who was accused of failing to move over. ISP said the incident happened on August 8, 2025, at around 5:08 a.m. when two ISP…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (288+ words) CHICAGO, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a campaign to advocate for consumers against insurance companies. The campaign is called 'Driving Change.' Investigation ongoing after four people found dead in connection to abandoned infant case Extreme Heat Warning…...

5+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (102+ words) HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) -- The 13th annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" event is taking place at multiple locations in southern Illinois, where a child can receive a free backpack for the upcoming school year. TCC is an authorized Verizon retailer which is taking…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (146+ words) DU QUOIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois State Police (ISP) said they have arrested Jon Montgomery, a 70-year-old man from Du Quoin, in connection to an investigation of possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse materials. ISP said a search warrant was served…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (156+ words) TEXAS (WSIL) -- MABAS Illinois Task Force One, known as IL-TF 1, is actively collaborating with various local, regional, state, federal, and military resources in Texas. The team is working to assess and search areas previously inaccessible due to high waters, focusing…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (130+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- On Monday, the Illinois State Police announced a change to their dress uniform policy, bringing back a classic accessory. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- On Monday, the Illinois State Police announced a change to their dress uniform policy, bringing back a…...