Lightning Strike Investigation Underway at Rend Lake July 9, 2026 9:37 am|A man was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after an apparent lightning strike at Rend Lake in Franklin County, Illinois.…
Murder Trial Moved to Williamson County July 9, 2026 9:35 am|The murder trial of a southern Illinois woman accused of killing her husband will be held in Williamson…
Harrisburg Man Convicted in Federal Gun Case July 9, 2026 9:33 am|A federal jury has found a Harrisburg man guilty of five gun-related charges tied to what prosecutors called…
IDOC Worker Pleads Guilty in Payroll Fraud Scheme July 9, 2026 9:33 am|A former Illinois Department of Corrections payroll employee has pleaded guilty to defrauding the state of nearly $125,000.…
SIU Board to Consider Chancellor Bonus July 9, 2026 9:31 am|Southern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees is expected to decide today whether Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane will receive…
Sex Offender Charged With Registration Violations July 9, 2026 9:28 am|A registered sex offender is facing felony charges after authorities say he was living at an unregistered address…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for ‘greater transparency’ on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health July 9, 2026 6:05 am|Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a formal letter Wednesday to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office, requesting that the…
Judge authorizes release of $5M award to E. Jean Carroll after dismissing Trump appeal July 9, 2026 6:00 am|A federal judge on Wednesday authorized the release of more than $5 million to author E. Jean Carroll,…
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announces retirement following 2026 season July 9, 2026 5:55 am|Longtime MLB pitcher Justin Verlander announced Wednesday that he will retire following the 2026 season, bringing an end…
Alexander Zverev defeats Taylor Fritz to secure first Wimbledon semifinal berth July 9, 2026 5:50 am|Alexander Zverev advanced to his first-ever Wimbledon semifinal on Wednesday, securing a dominant straight-sets victory over American Taylor…