Illinois

Severe weather potential: April 28, 2026

SEVERE Storms Tuesday Afternoon

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Three injured in Scott County crash after vehicle strikes tree

(Source: WFCN News: Swinford Media Group)

Jackknifed semi blocks lanes on I-57 north of Marion

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Illinois offers grants to fund student field trips focused on biodiversity

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Memorial ceremonies to honor fallen Illinois officers set in Springfield

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Vienna High School nursing students honor healthcare workers during clinical visit

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Little Resource Center celebrates new location in Carbondale

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Carbondale juvenile arrested after vehicle break-ins, police say

SEVERE Storms LIKELY Monday Evening

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Ride to Blue Sky cycling event set for May 2 in Carterville

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Jennifer Bunton appointed principal of Carbondale Middle School

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Black Diamond Scholarship event set for Saturday at ThrillHouse Event Center in Marion

Illinois State Police welcome 20 new troopers from Cadet Class 152

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Illinois treasurer returns $2.5B in unclaimed property through I-Cash program

(Source: WIlliamson County Sheriff's Office/WFCN News: Swinford Media Group)

WCES places employee on leave after arrest, says no threat to students

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Construction begins on DG Market in Carterville; labor union pickets site

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Two arrested in Marion drug investigation; meth, firearms seized

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Centralia man arrested, charged with murder in deadly shooting

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Pritzker announces nation’s first incentive for sustainable film production in Illinois

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ISP squad car struck on I-55; driver cited under Move Over Law

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Carbondale adds 16-foot climbing wall after community fundraising success

Quiet Wednesday, storm chances by Thursday