AP: 3 children and 2 adults die after school bus collides with semi in Illinois, authorities say
RUSHVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Five people, including three children, were killed in western Illinois when a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway Monday, authorities said. The bus was traveling eastbound when it crossed the center
Thirty-six-year-old Friday morning crash victim identified by Sangamon County Coroner with autopsy scheduled for Monday morning
Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the identity of a single-vehicle crash victim in Sangamon County. Thirty-six-year-old Elizabeth Fernandez of New Berlin was brought in by EMS to Springfield Memorial Hospital’s emergency room after crashing her car on
New Illinois General Assembly legislation looks to prevent accident like at Teutopolis from happening in future
Fallout continues after the death of 5 people in a traffic accident near Teutopolis late last month. Local state representative Adam Niemerg introduced a bill that would require companies which provide GPS travel services in the State
Hancock: Assault weapon registration period remains open as Illinois State Police seeks further input
Agency agreed to further hearings at request of state rulemaking committee By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – People who own certain guns and other items now prohibited under the state’s assault weapons ban still
Meisel: Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served
Bill named for Chicago domestic violence victim shot and killed by husband this summer By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week
Illinois State Police announce the identification of the vehicle they suspect was involved in fatal Teutopolis crash
The Illinois State Police has announced that investigators have identified the vehicle and driver believed to be involved in the fatal crash just outside of Teutopolis on September 29. ISP credited community members who supplied information after
Illinois State Police ask public to help identify potential vehicle involved in late September’s deadly semi-truck crash outside of Teutopolis
The Illinois State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle potentially involved in a crash on September 29, just outside of Teutopolis, that resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries. The crash involved a
New bill filed by Illinois GOP Rep. Elik would take effect should recent assault weapons ban be eventually deemed unconstitutional
A new bill filed before the General Assembly aims to protect gun owners in Illinois. Republican Rep. Amy Elik has proposed a bill that would take effect in the event that Illinois’ recently enacted assault weapons ban
AP: Truck accident in Illinois causes “multiple” deaths and an ammonia leak that leads to an evacuation
TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in Illinois say a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned in Illinois, causing “multiple fatalities” and prompting an evacuation of area residents. Illinois State Police said the accident occurred Friday and involved “multiple”
Illinois State Police remind community about traffic as Illinois enters harvest season
The Illinois State Police is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety as Illinois enters the fall harvest season. Farmers will be moving equipment along roadways during the harvest season, which can last into November. ISP encourages