CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The City of Carterville has issued a boil water order for all their water customers until further notice. This is due to a water main break.

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- John A. Logan College will open late Friday after a water main break affected the campus.

CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL) — The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the U.S. 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River in Alexander County will be closed daily from 7 a.m.

BENTON, Ill. (WSIL) — Looking for a patriotic way to celebrate Independence Day? Families can spread their wings this Fourth of July with a close-up look at one of America's

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIL) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that more than $5.5 million has been awarded to repair or replace 10 bridges across Kentucky, including a key project in

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) — As the countdown to a new school year begins, the Jackson County Health Department is helping families check all the right boxes with a free Back-to-School

SENATH, Mo. (WSIL) -- One person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash near Senath on Wednesday.

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- A water service interruption is planned for the City of Carterville on Thursday evening after damage to their system.

CARMI, Ill. (WEVV) -- Two boaters were rescued after their boat malfunctioned on Thursday morning, according to authorities.

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) — A 17-year-old Paducah resident died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle Wednesday evening, according to the Paducah Police Department.

CARMI, Ill. (WSIL) -- A nursing home was evacuated after smoke was reported in the building on Wednesday in Carmi.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau first responders are on the scene of a propane tank explosion near South Kingshighway.

(CNN) — The US economy added far fewer jobs than expected last month, with just 57,000 added in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday.

ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to remain alert for pavement failures as a prolonged heat wave brings dangerously high temperatures and humidity across the

We anticipate dangerously hot and humid conditions to continue across Southern Illinois and the Ohio Valley this afternoon and for the rest of the week. An Extreme Heat advisory remains

MARION, Ill. (WSIL) — A special display along 17th Street in Marion is drawing attention as community members stop to honor local veterans through the Veteran Honor Signs project organized

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (WSIL) -- Multiple drug investigations throughout McCracken County have resulted in multiple arrests.

(CNN) — Two people who reached the top of the antenna on the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday afternoon are in custody, according to the New

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) -- The City of Mt. Vernon has issued a precautionary boil water order for several locations following maintenance on the municipal water distribution system.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now accepting applications for its Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program, offering $37.5 million in

Make sure you are safe while celebrating with fireworks.

HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) — Herrin businesses are being encouraged to showcase their patriotic spirit by participating in the “Let’s Paint Herrin Red, White & Blue” Contest in celebration of America’s

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) — The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College is inviting artists from across the region to submit work for its upcoming “Commemorate

(CNN) — Good news for job seekers: The number of available positions in the United States increased for the second month in a row.

Negotiations continue ahead of the June 30 deadline at 11:59 p.m.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) — Governor JB Pritzker has issued a state disaster proclamation in response to months of severe weather and flooding that battered communities across Illinois, including Jefferson

MAYFIELD, Ky. (WSIL) -- A Missouri man was recently arrested in connection to a vehicle theft investigation out of Graves County in 2024.

JONESBORO, Ill. (WSIL) — A Herrin man has been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after being convicted of traveling to meet a minor, according to Union County State’s

UNION COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) — A truck trailer fire temporarily shut down northbound traffic on Interstate 57 in Union County early Tuesday morning.

MARION, Ill. (WSIL) — Southern Illinois job seekers looking to punch in to a new career may want to update their résumés and head to Marion today.

The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. (WSIL) — A Kenton woman has been indicted on multiple murder and child abuse charges following an investigation into the deaths of her two children earlier this

The 2126 Time Capsule Celebration will begin at noon near the flagpole at SIMMS.

EDWARDS COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- A 3.5 magnitude earthquake registered near the Illinois-Indiana border. The quake happened around 2 a.m. in northwest Edwards County on June 29.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- A Carbondale man was arrested on gun related charges after police responded to a report of a disturbance in Carbondale on Friday night.

ALTO PASS, Ill. (WSIL) — The countdown is on for a special Independence Day celebration at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace as the nation prepares to mark the 250th

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) -- Jackson County State’s Attorney Marsha L. Cascio-Hale announced that 40-year-old Timothy Clutts of Murphysboro has been sentenced to 12.5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections

BROOKPORT, Ill. (WSIL) — The National Weather Service in Paducah has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado struck near Brookport on Saturday evening, June 27, causing minor property damage and tree

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- This heat wave is expected to stick around through the the end of the week. Temperatures will be climbing up into the mid-90s for most across

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Carbondale using data from AAA.

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) — A Paducah man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting investigation Sunday evening on Jefferson Street.

WEST SALEM, Ill. (WSIL) -- A earthquake shook southern Illinois and the surrounding area, with more than a hundred of people reporting they felt shaking on Monday.

Lexington, South Carolina (CNN) — Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred South Carolina attorney accused of killing his wife and son, is expected to appear in court Monday in what will be

NASON, Ill. (WSIL) — Residents in the City of Nason will experience a temporary water outage on Monday, June 30, as the Rend Lake Conservancy District (RLCD) completes infrastructure improvements

The new venue will open on June 29.

Lots of events to celebrate Independence Day coming up across the region.

AVA, Ill. (WSIL) — A 23-year-old Ava man was arrested early Sunday morning after an alleged domestic disturbance involving a gun which led to a several-hour standoff with law enforcement.

METROPOLIS, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Metropolis Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a heightened traffic enforcement campaign aimed at keeping roads safe during the Independence Day

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) — As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a special community event in Carbondale will invite residents to look beyond the fireworks and ask a deeper question:

STEELEVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) — Freedom will be in full swing this summer as Steeleville prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday with three days of patriotic fun, hometown traditions, and family