Illinois News

Las Vegas man accused of timeshare scam

7:13 AM, May 25, 2013

A Las Vegas man is accused in Illinois of a timeshare scam that federal prosecutors say bilked $10 million from more than 3,000 victims across the United States, Canada and other countries.

Judge wears unique attire to plead 'not guilty' on heroin charges

10:28 PM, May 24, 2013

A St. Clair County circuit judge was released Friday morning after pleading "not guilty" to drug possession charges.

Illinois House approves conceal carry bill

6:51 PM, May 24, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."

Man charged with sexually abusing child

6:24 PM, May 24, 2013

A 45-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing a 2-year-old girl.

Man accused of stabbing his brother

6:18 PM, May 24, 2013

A man is accused of stabbing his brother during a fight Friday morning.

Credit union robbery in O'Fallon, Ill.

3:06 PM, May 24, 2013

Two credit union employees were held up Friday afternoon as they attempted to load cash into an ATM machine.

Quinn: Concealed carry bill puts public at risk

1:54 PM, May 24, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."

Report: 1 in 9 American bridges "structurally deficient"

10:04 AM, May 24, 2013

The bridge collapse in Washington comes days after a new report released by the American Society of Engineers, which called one in nine bridges in the country "structurally deficient."

Proposed developments in Alton, Ill.

9:23 AM, May 24, 2013

Several proposed projects could help bring more excitement to Alton.

Alton firefighters are 'tactical athletes' ready to respond

8:51 AM, May 24, 2013

Alton firefighters train to be "tactical athletes" that are ready to respond to an emergency at any moment, said Alton Fire Chief Bernie Sebold during NewsChannel 5's broadcast at Alton Fire Station #1 Friday morning.

Alton rich in history, ghosts and home to a giant

8:49 AM, May 24, 2013

Alton, Illinois is rich in history that visitors can still explore today.

East St. Louis police probe fatal shooting

6:51 AM, May 24, 2013

Another fatal shooting has East St. Louis Police busy this morning.

St. Clair Co. judge under investigation

11:08 PM, May 23, 2013

A St. Clair County judge is in custody and under investigation.

Twice-a-day siren sounding a pain in the ear for some

10:57 PM, May 23, 2013

It's 6 p.m. in Columbia, Ill. Do you know where your eardrums are?