Southern Illinois News

COLLINSVILLE, IL (February 16, 2021) – A major transmission line experienced a mechanical failure this morning which is impacting the electric distribution system in the south central part of the state. Customers in Marion, Jefferson, Perry, and Washington counties and in some communities south of I-64 in Southern Illinois are …

INA – A two-vehicle crash involving an ISP trooper happened Tuesday morning on southbound I-57 in Jefferson County. According to Illinois State Police, around 8:30, an ISP trooper responded to help a motorist whose vehicle had slid off the median due to weather conditions near milepost 87 on southbound I-57. …

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for all 102 counties in response to the dangerous winter storm that has blanketed the state with life threatening wind chills, power outages and accumulating snow. The extreme arctic temperatures affecting more than ten states adds additional stress on utility providers …

The following is a list of closings, cancellations, and delays for: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Last updated: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 7:00am CTSchools:Ashley Grade School – ClosedAkin Grade School – Closed [Remote Learning Day]Anna-Jonesboro – Closed [Remote Learning Day]Ashley Grade School – ClosedBenton Grade School Dist 47 – Closed …

CLOSINGS, CANCELLATIONS, AND DELAY INFORMATION FOR TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2021 The following is a list of closings, cancellations, and delays for: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 (Last updated: Monday, February 15, 2021 at 10:34 p.m.) Schools:Anna-Jonesboro High School – Closed [Remote Learning Day]Ashley Grade School – ClosedBenton Grade School District – …

MAN FACING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED OFFENSES FOLLOWING INCIDENT IN CARMI FRIDAY CARMI – A man is facing charges following an incident in Carmi Friday. According to a Carmi Police report, officers responded to 127 Fair Street on a report of a man displaying knives and threatening to cut people up …

FORMER STATE SEN. SCHIMPF ANNOUNCES RUN FOR GOVERNOR IN 2020 WATERLOO (IRN) – Former Republican State Sen. Paul Schimpf is running for governor. The Waterloo retired Marine made the announcement in a virtual news conference Monday morning. He then plans news conferences around the state, including Monday afternoon and throughout …