Regional Beat News

Long-time St. Louis newsman Larry Conners fired after Obama/IRS facebook comments

9 hours, 8 min ago

His firing comes after a series of events that began when Conners implied in the May 13 Facebook post that he may have been targeted by the IRS after interviewing President Barack Obama

Increased interstate speed limit bill goes to Quinn

1 day ago

Legislation increasing the speed limit on interstate highways in Illinois to 70 mph is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn, but IDOT opposes it

AG's office says Springfield School Board broke open meetings laws

1 day, 9 hours ago

The Springfield School Board allegedly broke open meetings laws when its members signed a separation agreement with its former superintendent in February without notifying the public first

Illinois House panel approves fracking regulations

1 day, 10 hours ago

Sent the full House a legislative proposal meant to regulate hydraulic fracturin

21 arrested in Hannibal drug sting

2 days, 8 hours ago

The arrests announced Monday came over a six-day period

AFSCME, Illinois Reach Contract

3 days, 11 hours ago

Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract

Illinois House, Senate prepare budget plans

3 days, 11 hours ago

Both chambers are working off of a budget plan submitted by Gov. Pat Quinn

Body of Rushville man recovered from river

5 days, 10 hours ago

Josh A. Hart, 20, had been missing since a canoe accident May 11

Senate Democrats want more school money, not cuts

5 days, 10 hours ago

Negotiators say the money would help schools keep pace with funding levels

MO lawmakers overwhelmingly pass legislation to stop DOR scanning

6 days, 9 hours ago By Johnny Kampis | Missouri Watchdog

The bill carries a veto proof majority to the Governor's desk

Incoming South Shelby Superintendent arrested for stealing, forgery

6 days, 22 hours ago

Michael “Mike” Rennells, 34, of Grant Gity, Missouri, is accused of stealing from the school in northwest Missouri where he is currently superintendent.

Senate OKs voting age change

1 week ago

The voting age in Illinois could drop to 17 in certain elections under a proposal heading to Governor Pat Quinn’s desk