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Homicide investigation underway

Illinois State Police are investigating an alleged homicide in Alexander County. ISP’s Division of Criminal Investigation was requested after the sheriff’s department discovered the...
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Man killed in traffic accident

An Elizabethtown man is dead following a Friday night crash. Illinois State Police say the crash happened on Forest Road, just south of Kedron...
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Officer shoots inmate who escaped

Illinois State Police have been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting Tuesday in Mt. Vernon. According to reports, a correctional officer was transporting...
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NWS confirms Chester tornado

Preliminary surveys indicate an EF-2 tornado touched down in Chester on Sunday night. Damage assessment crews were out Monday compiling lists of damage to...
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State gears up for kids' vaccines

The Illinois Department of Public Health is gearing up for the anticipated approval of Covid-19 vaccines for younger children. It’s expected the Pfizer vaccine...
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