Illinois
Air Force: Scott Air Base Loses 33 Civilian Jobs
Air Force streamlining efforts mean nearly three dozen civilian jobs have been cut at Scott Air Force Base in southwestern Illinois.
Quinn Asks for Federal Help After Flooding
Quinn’s office said Thursday that the governor is asking President Barack Obama to declare 11 counties major disaster areas.
Bridgeport Mayor Admits Defrauding His Town
A rural southeastern Illinois town’s former mayor pleas guilty to three counts of mail fraud and one count of obstructing justice.
Caseyville Police Chief Charged with Official Misconduct
Chief J.D. Roth is accused of using a pickup truck which was seized by police for his personal use.
Illinois Has Backlog For Firearm Owner Permits
Illinois State Police received more than 28,600 applications for FOID cards during April.
Illinois Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana
The Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 Wednesday to send the measure to the full Senate.
Woman Accused of Misusing Federal Stimulus Funds
The secretary of Centreville Mayor Marius Jackson is accused of bribery and fraud involving the alleged misappropriation of federal stimulus funds.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Wants Statewide Concealed Carry Law
Lawmakers have until June 9 to craft and pass a concealed carry law, by order of a federal appeals court.
Scott Credit Union Robbed in Edwardsville
The suspect is described as a white male approximately 20 – 25 years of age, wearing a dark green fedora, dark green windbreaker.
May Forecast Calls for Rain, Below-Average Temperatures
As we look forward to warming up and drying out, Mother Nature may not be on the same page.

















