3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (374+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WEVV) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lanes closed for construction will reopen where possible for the Memorial Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p. m. Friday, May 22, to 11: 59 p. m. Monday, May 25. - Download the WSIL Storm…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (448+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they're on the water and to only operate boats while sober as Memorial Day weekend approaches. National Safe Boating Week…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (174+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) " Law enforcement officers from across Illinois gathered Thursday in Springfield to honor fallen officers during the annual Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. The Illinois State Police joined local, county, state, and federal agencies in paying tribute to the…...

4+ week, 15+ hour ago  (406+ words) WSIL-TV - Download the WSIL Storm Track 3 Weather App MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- A reptile and exotics show is returning to southern Illinois in April, offering families a chance to see a variety of unusual animals and shop for exotic pets. The Southern…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (577+ words) MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) -- A Final Four matchup between the University of Illinois and the University of Connecticut turned into more than just a game " it became a chance to showcase Southern Illinois on a national stage. Ahead of the matchup, Illinois…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (432+ words) CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) " The Southern Illinois Salukis women's basketball earned a long-awaited victory over Illinois State Redbirds women's basketball on Friday night, defeating the Redbirds 84-60 at Banterra Center. The win marked Southern's first triumph over Illinois State since 2022, snapping an eight-game…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (236+ words) MARION, Ill. (WSIL) - A night of music, fashion, and celebration is just around the corner as Hospice of Southern Illinois prepares for its 14th Annual Red Carpet Gala. The event will take place Saturday, January 24, 2026, at The Pavilion in Marion, marking a…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (460+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The Trump administration announced late Tuesday that it was freezing distribution of about $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funds to five Democratic-led states, including Illinois. It will now require those states to submit detailed justification and…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (487+ words) MARION, Ill. (WSIL) " The Southern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering students across the region access to thousands of dollars in educational support, money foundation leaders say often goes unused simply because students don't…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (244+ words) CHARLESTON, Mo. (WSIL) " A 21-year-old man was killed late Friday night after a shooting that ended with a vehicle crashing into a fence, according to local authorities. The Charleston Police Department said on Dec. 26, at approximately 10: 30 p. m. , their agency received multiple…...