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CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Since 2011, nearly 2,000 surgeries with da Vinci robotic systems have taken place at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, but with time, comes advancement.
HERRIN, Ill. -- Walmart stores in our region are supporting Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- When temperatures fluctuate, potholes tend to form because roads are contracting and expanding.
MT. VERNON, Ill. -- Public housing officials say they're relieved the government shutdown is ending.
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- A judge has set a trial date for a man accused of shooting and killing another man in Carbondale.
MARION, Ill -- Truck drivers from around the region plan to protest regulations they feel are hurting their industry with a slow-roll.
WSIL -- Illinois State Police (ISP) announced they arrested a man today on murder charges today in relation to a shooting in Pulaski County last week.
CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- The Carterville High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America is teaming up with Wright-Way Rescue for a 5K in February.
WSIL -- There are several jobs open around the region, including several in the education field.
WSIL -- The man accused of robbing banks across the country, including one in Mt. Vernon, is now in custody.
WSIL -- If you are heartbroken that Sweethearts conversation hearts won't be widely available in stores in this Valentine's Day, Krispy Kreme may have some news to brighten your holiday.
WSIL -- According to the Alzheimer's Association, every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease, but symptoms often take years to notice. A new study by Nature Medicine has found that a blood test could detect the disease 16 years before signs begin to appear.
WSIL -- The cold temperatures we've been experiencing over the last couple of weeks has many wondering if their car is winter-ready.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A pair of Democratic lawmakers have sponsored a piece of legislation making it illegal to own several different firearms.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. -- Habitat for Humanity is looking for people who want to move into a new home.
BENTON, Ky. (AP) - The families of victims of a Kentucky school shooting have filed separate civil lawsuits blaming the suspect's parents for failing to secure a handgun used in the attack.
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. — One year ago, terror filled the halls at Marshall County High School in Kentucky when a gunman opened fire killing two students and injuring more than a dozen others.
WSIL -- President Trump just tweeted that he will give the State of the Union address after the government shutdown ends.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- If you live in Carbondale, you could get some help sprucing up your home, thanks to the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
MARION, Ill. -- A Williamson County man now faces a murder charge after investigators say he attacked another man with a machete-type weapon.
WSIL -- Scammers are finding new ways to target victims, including some here in southern Illinois.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. -- On Tuesday night, the Franklin County Board unanimously approved an ordinance allowing the Franklin County Sheriff's Office to apply a vehicle impound fee.
MARION, ILL -- Winter weather is keeping area body shops busy.
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- Charges have been dropped against a man accused of killing a SIU student.
WSIL -- News 3 has learned that the veteran who contracted Legionnaires' disease while living at the Manteno Veterans' Home has died.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- News 3 talked with Carbondale Public Works about their efforts to keep the roads safe as temperatures drop.
JACKSON CO., Ill. -- We now know the name of the man killed in a car crash in rural Elkville Monday morning.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. -- Several dog owners in southern Illinois believe thieves are targeting your pets.
MANTENO, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs today sent a letter to residents and staff at the Manteno Veterans' Home with results from a water sample test that confirmed the presence of Legionellosis.
BENTON, Ky. (AP) - The estate of a girl killed and three other students wounded in a shooting at a Kentucky high school have filed suit against the school district and school officials, the teenage suspect and his mother and stepfather.
MARION, Ill. -- Illinois' senior senator says there's a glimmer of hope for the government shutdown to end.
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. -- A student at Pinckneyville High School is proving that a disadvantage doesn't have to hold you back. With practice, and a specially designed mouth tab, Luke Bigham is shooting a compound bow like this classmates.
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. -- The City of Mount Vernon is now working with the USDA Wildlife Services in hopes to take care of an ongoing problem in one of their local parks.
WSIL -- The eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 at mile marker 30 will close overnight on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
MARION, Ill. -- A pizza shop in Marion offers a discount to federal workers who aren't getting paid.
UNION COUNTY, Ill. -- A Jonesboro woman has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence.
WSIL -- The Perry County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help to find a man who has been missing since last week.
HARRISBURG, Ill. -- Valentine's Day weekend will be here before you know it and Ferrell Hospital and Southeastern Illinois College are teaming up for a fundraiser.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- An inmate who escaped from the Keaton Correctional Facility in Paducah has been arrested.
HERRIN, Ill. -- Winter weather impacted businesses in our area, forcing many to close their doors and turn away customers. ...
WSIL -- Drivers are still talking about the snow and ice that caused traffic nightmares on Interstate 57 and 24 on Saturday.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A Cape Girardeau man is recovering from a gunshot wound tonight, and police are searching for the shooter(s).
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. -- News 3 has learned more about what caused the traffic backup on I-57 Saturday.
CARIO, Ill. -- Dozens of members of the NAACP honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its annual Memorial Breakfast for Justice Monday morning in Cairo.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- On Monday, nearly two dozen Southern Illinois University students took part in the first Martin Luther King Junior Day of Service held by the Eurma C. Hayes Center.
WSIL -- In the wake of the weekend snow event, most of the main roads in southern Illinois are mostly clear but when you turn onto side streets, snow and ice may still cover the pavement.
MT. VERNON, Ill. -- A fire is under investigation at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon. Witnesses tell News 3 it happened in an HVAC unit on the roof above the Passenger Tire Curing Department.
MT. VERNON, Ill. -- Leaders in Mt. Vernon honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WSIL -- Here is a look at how a handful of restaurants are doing with the health department.
WSIL -- Here's a look at how some international spots are doing with the health department. These are from December 2018 inspection reports.
WSIL -- Saturday night's hazardous driving conditions left hundreds stranded on Interstate 57.
DUQUOIN, Ill. -- 28 teams from four different states participated in a tournament this weekend to benefit Special Olympics.
MARION, Ill. -- Police are seeking information that could help them with a death investigation.
MT. VERNON, Ill. -- The Jefferson County State's Attorney has issued a new warrant for a Mt. Vernon man currently in an Indiana jail.
WSIL -- The Illinois Department of Transportation says they are working diligently to clear southern Illinois roads of ice and snow.
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. -- A body has been found at Arrowhead Lake Camp Ground in Williamson County.
CAIRO -- Two women in Alexander County are taking a small bite out of the stray animal problem.
MARION, Ill. -- Hundreds of employees at the federal prison in Marion are going without pay during the government shutdown.
WSIL -- Even though the holiday season is over, you may have heard a familiar sound Friday. The Salvation Army held a one-day Blitz event for donations.
WSIL -- A local business is doing what it can to help people impacted by the federal government shutdown.
WSIL -- A Jackson County Assistant State's Attorney has been appointed to the bench.
CARBONDALE, Ill -- Hall of Fame billiards player Tom Rossman, aka Dr. Cue, is scheduled to play at Eagles Club.
WSIL -- There are a handful of openings to share this week in our Job Squad report.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Soon you can be #FreezinForAReason. The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois Polar Plunge is happening Saturday, Feb 23.
WSIL -- The historical partial government shutdown is affecting hundreds of thousands of employees, including women's centers across the state.
ZEIGLER, Ill. -- The grieving family of a woman who was found in the snow of Desel's Mud Ranch in Zeigler Saturday are upset with the man who found her.
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. -- Five people from southern Illinois are among 17 people arrested in a prostitution bust in Kentucky.
ANNA, Ill. -- The American Legion in Anna has recently renovated a veterans' monument bringing it back to what it was supposed to be.
JEFFERSON CO., Ill. -- Eleven people recover Thursday evening after being rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon for potential exposure to hazardous material. Those patients include mostly first responders and investigators are not yet confirming what that harmful substance was.
WSIL -- U.S. Representative Mike Bost, (R) of Murphysboro, wants to know if people in our area believe President Trump should give a State of the Union Address.
MARION, Ill. -- The new governor of Illinois followed through on a campaign promise to pass tighter gun control laws.
WSIL -- State Sen. Paul Schimpf, (R) Waterloo, says he'll pursue a few constitutional amendments in the new year.
MARION, Ill. -- CASA of Williamson County needs more volunteers to serve as advocates for foster kids who need their voices heard.
MARION, Ill. -- Marion Police Chief, Dawn Tondini, will retire the first of April. Tondini has served as Marion's police chief since 2014.
WSIL -- On his second full day in office, Governor JB Pritzker signed a gun control measure that requires state licenses for gun dealers.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Carbondale Police say a juvenile suspect used a large knife to hold up a business Thursday.
MUGSHOT: Rachel Morgan HallMCCRACKEN CO., Ky. -- A Paducah woman is accused of stealing $38,000 dollars from a school's PTO bank account.
MARION, Ill. -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have turned 90 on Jan. 15.
Finding Forever Animal Rescue: (815) 766-2198WSIL -- We have two cats and a dog all looking for a place to call home in our Pets of the Week.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. -- More people are coming forward about accusations against Franklin County substitute teacher, Nicholas Price.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. -- Nicholas Price, 26, of Ewing, faces charges for 2 counts of felony Grooming and 2 counts of Distributing Harmful Material to a Minor.
HARDIN COUNTY, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Corrections is selling the Hardin County Work Camp to the sheriff's department for $1.
ALTO PASS, Ill. -- The trees at Rendleman Orchards might be bare in January, but there's still lots of work to do around the farm. Much of that work is getting compliant with the new Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) standards.
CHICAGO -- The owner of some of Chicago's most exclusive fine-dining restaurants has invited the Clemson University football team to have a second celebratory dinner in Chicago.
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. -- The ex-wife of an inmate who died at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center claims jail staffers are partially to blame.
HERRIN, Ill. -- A public works crew in Herrin paints over obscene graffiti on a home in Herrin.
WSIL -- Several U.S. Department of Agriculture offices in the tri-state area will temporarily open for limited services beginning Thursday.
SESSER, Ill. -- On Tuesday afternoon, police knocked on the door of former mayor Ned Mitchell's home with a search warrant.
WSIL -- Family members of a man who died serving prison time for a crime he didn't commit are now getting closure decades after his death.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- An undergraduate student at Southern Illinois University, and her professor made a new discovery that may make history.
ALEXANDER CO., Ill. -- On January 5, David Bess was deer hunting at his cabin between Theebes and Olive Branch like he has many times over the past seven years. But that day, he heard a strange noise that caught his attention.
WSIL -- As of today, WSIL-TV is officially in the hands of new owners. Quincy Media Incorporated takes over the station that began operations 65 years ago.
HARRISBURG, Ill. -- A murder trial in Saline County has been delayed.
MT. VERNON, Ill -- Mt. Vernon Police are looking for a man who robbed the Fifth Third Bank located at 28th and Broadway just before 5:00 p.m.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Amtrak passengers should expect delayed departure times on January 22 due to track improvements by Canadian National Railway.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Governor JB Pritzker takes action on a few topics on his first full day as governor.
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Sikeston Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently working a homicide investigation.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A warming center in Carbondale will likely now open next week. The center was originally scheduled to open this week, but a delivery issue with trailers could delay the opening.
WSIL -- A new administration is officially in place in Springfield. On Jan. 14, J.B. Pritzker took the oath of office to become Illinois' 43rd governor.
WSIL -- It's the final month that restaurant scores will be presented with a number score. So we're checking out several fast food joints in the region.
CHRISTOPHER, Ill. -- Christopher's dispatch center could join other southern Illinois municipalities in a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and other related companies.
WSIL -- An Illinois State trooper died this weekend, after being hit by a car while responding to a traffic crash in the Chicago area.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. -- The Franklin County Sheriff's office has identified the female who was found in rural Zeigler on Saturday January 12, 2019.
WSIL -- Vicki Seagle has been volunteering for the Benton West City Ministerial Alliance Food Bank for more than 35 years. She says, right now, the food bank mostly serves young parents with children and the elderly.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois’ 43rd governor officially takes office. J.B. Pritzker was sworn in Monday in Springfield.
WSIL -- A local high school principal is on administrative leave, following a DUI arrest Sunday January 13.
TAMMS, Ill. -- Illinois State Police are investigating a homicide after a body was found dead with gunshot wounds.
CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu activity in Illinois and Missouri is labeled as regional.
WSIL -- Sometimes people on the go will grab a meal at a convenience store. But one in Williamson County finds itself at the bottom of this week's Restaurant Report Card.
CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- The Carterville community is celebrating a couple of big wins for the Unit 5 School District cheerleading teams.
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. -- The search continues for 42-year-old Shawn Murphy who went missing from Arrowhead Lake Campground in December.
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- A local restaurant is helping Illinois' 43rd governor celebrate his inauguration in Springfield.
WSIL -- Temperatures will drop below freezing Sunday night, but the Illinois Department of Transportation says pre-treated roads should prevent ice.
CARBONDALE -- More than a hundred volunteers spent Saturday morning at the Carbondale Boys and Girls Club, cleaning and painting.
MT. VERNON, Ill. -- MABAS Division 47, the City of Mt. Vernon and agencies from Jefferson, Washington, Wayne and Marion counties conducted a public safety exercise on Saturday.
CARTERVILLE, Ill -- All new parents know how important diapers are when raising an infant. However, it's something many of us take for granted.
WSIL -- Looking for a new job in the new year? We can help.
Perry Co. Humane Society: (618) 542-DOGSWSIL -- We have a handful of pets to share with you this week that are looking for a new place to call home.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- We're talking about pain in today's House Call segment.
WSIL -- The way restaurants in our region are inspected have changed in the New Year, but we still have reports from December to share with you.
WSIL -- If getting a job in the new year is on your list of resolutions, we can help.
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. -- Bob Ellis, a former mayor of West Frankfort, died Saturday afternoon.
KARNAK, Ill. -- A Karnak man is dead following a stabbing during a domestic dispute.
WSIL -- There are a handful of positions open in today's Job Squad report.
Union Co. Animal Control: (618) 833-4915WSIL -- We have a handful of dogs and cats looking for a home in our Pets of the Week.
MARION -- In this week's Unsung Hero, one Williamson County mother pays it forward by turning her pain into her passion. Gymnastic Coach Christi Kearns is collecting items for her "Hope Bags" to give out sick children in the hospital before Christmas.
MARION, Ill. -- The new year is almost here and a tradition in January is the Hospice of Southern Illinois Red Carpet Gala.
WSIL -- A Jackson County convenience store racked up several violations during its most recent inspection.
WSIL -- Each year school choirs from around the region visit the WSIL and WSIU studios to record our 'Sounds of the Season' program.
WSIL -- There are a handful of opportunities in our Job Squad report this week.
Perry Co. Humane Society: (618) 542-DOGSWSIL -- No reindeer in our pets of the week, but the Perry County Humane Society has 'Kali the red nosed Pit Bull Terrier" up for grabs.
HERRIN, Ill. -- If volunteering more in 2019 is on your list of New Year's resolutions, listen up.
WSIL -- A Williamson County buffet is at the bottom of this week's Restaurant Report Card.
BENTON -- A Benton woman shows her gratitude toward Veterans through a simple act of kindness. She buys U.S. flags and marks every grave with them twice a year.
WSIL -- The Jackson County Health Department tops this week's Job Squad report.
PAWS' Place Adoption Center: (618) 833-3647WSIL -- There are several animals looking for a new place to call home in our region.
WSIL -- We have more on what inspectors in Jackson and Williamson Counties found in this week's Restaurant Report Card.
WSIL -- We have a handful of perfect scores from October to share with you in this week's Restaurant Report Card.
ELKVILLE -- A Jackson County math teacher is using his musical skills to inspire school spirit and community pride.
WSIL -- The Ugly Christmas Suit Guys are joining forces again this year to raise money for a good cause.
MARION, Ill. -- The holiday season is in full swing at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Several performers will be coming in to perform between now and Christmas.
Jefferson Co. Animal Control: (618) 244-8024WSIL -- No turkeys in our Thanksgiving edition of Pets of the Week, but plenty of dogs and cats looking for a new place to call home.
WSIL -- A Williamson County grocery store deli racked up several violations with the health inspector in October.
BENTON -- In this week's Unsung Hero, a Franklin County man turns his love for Sports into a way to help his community. The Benton native said one of his childhood teachers taught him a lesson on giving that really hit home. Now, he's made it his mission to be there for others.
WSIL -- There are several openings in this week's Job Squad report.
Courtesy: Jenn Fortune PhotographyMOUNDS, Ill. -- It's nearly time for Christmas and part of the season includes the Honor Wreaths for Veterans program.
PAWS' Place Adoption Center: (618) 833-3647WSIL -- We have six dogs looking for a new place to call home in our Pets of the Week.
WSIL -- Vote 2018 is in the books and we are getting some analysis on key races around the state and the country. Matt Lees is an instructor at Southeastern Illinois College.
WSIL -- Our first stop is the Carbondale location of Don Sol.
WSIL -- We're looking back on the perfect inspection reports from around the region for the month of September.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- For most of us, a pet is more than just a four legged friend, it's a member of the family and their health and wellness is important.
WSIL -- WSIL TV will soon be under new ownership. Quincy Media, Inc. is acquiring the station.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A revealing 5K fundraiser event is coming to our region in December. It's called the Santa Speedo 5K run/walk.
PADUCAH, KY -- The Wall that Heals is sparking emotions in Paducah.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Bicentennial organizers and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs have named 200 military veterans to honor during the state’s 200th birthday.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The 2018-19 season for the Southern Illinois Symphony is about to begin.
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The SIU School of Law is hosting a free event for veterans in November.
MARION, Ill. -- The Marion Rotary has two big events coming up in the next two months.
WSIL -- In an election cycle filled with expensive races up and down the ballot, the 115th district is shaping up to be one of the more costly in southern Illinois. Democrat Marsha Griffin is looking to unseat two term Incumbent Terri Bryant, who has historically been a prolific fundraiser.
WSIL -- Engaged in one of the most hotly contested house races in the state, Democratic incumbent Natalie Phelps Finnie and Republican Patrick Windhorst are battling it out to represent Illinois' 118th district.
WSIL -- Here is a look at how a handful of restaurants are doing with the health department.
WSIL -- Here is a look at how a handful of restaurants are doing with the health department.
WSIL -- Here's a look at how some international spots are doing with the health department. These are from December 2018 inspection reports.
WSIL -- Here's a look at how some international spots are doing with the health department. These are from December 2018 inspection reports.
WSIL -- It's the final month that restaurant scores will be presented with a number score. So we're checking out several fast food joints in the region.
WSIL -- It's the final month that restaurant scores will be presented with a number score. So we're checking out several fast food joints in the region.
WSIL -- Sometimes people on the go will grab a meal at a convenience store. But one in Williamson County finds itself at the bottom of this week's Restaurant Report Card.
WSIL -- Sometimes people on the go will grab a meal at a convenience store. But one in Williamson County finds itself at the bottom of this week's Restaurant Report Card.
WSIL -- The way restaurants in our region are inspected have changed in the New Year, but we still have reports from December to share with you.
WSIL -- The way restaurants in our region are inspected have changed in the New Year, but we still have reports from December to share with you.
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