Tuesday night is Illinois consolidated elections and city council, school board, and other local offices are up for grabs around the state.

The bill also proposes raising fees for driver's licenses and vehicle registration.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels had had fun few days of firsts. Over the weekend, he recorded his first hole-in-one on a golf course, and on Monday night, he hit a home run in his final spring training tuneup.

Wabash Community Unit Schools Superintendent Chuck Bleyer has to fill around four or five positions every school year. He says they are lucky if three people apply for a position, but sometimes, they may only have one.

We are tracking severe weather moving through the Tri-State.

Schools across southern Illinois are dealing with a teacher shortage.

He was taken into custody in Union County, Kentucky.

Brooke Naylor was last seen in Harrisburg on March 3.

A Mt. Carmel woman was killed when a trash truck ran a stop sign and plowed into her truck.

Illinois Senate Bill 107 is calling for a ban on firearms it defines as “assault weapons.” It drew the most attention during Tuesday’s meeting.

There are now gadgets galore designed to keep watch on your home when you’re not there.

The study found current growers could only meet 35 to 54 percent of demand if recreational marijuana were legalized in Illinois.

Neighborhood Watch: Wanted Wednesday; IL man arrested on child porn charges

The Wabash County Sheriff says 56-year-old Glen E. Howder is charged with Child Pornography, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, and Unauthorized Video Recording.

Illinois is the fifth state in the nation and first in the Midwest to pass a $15 minimum wage plan into law.

Construction on an assisted living and memory care facility is nearing the finish line.

Eric B. Willet, 32, is wanted by the Illinois Department of Corrections for escaping from work release. He had been serving a five-year sentence for possession of methamphetamine.

Four seniors lead the way for this week’s Player of the Week nominees.

Fairfield vs Edwards County highlights.

A Senate Democrat plans to push for a phased-in $15 minimum wage in Illinois.

The State Board of Education is looking for more places to have summer meal program sites.

Neighborhood Watch: KY Police Departments searching for suspects

Bitter cold wind chills for Wednesday morning.

Inside your car, make sure you’re prepared for the cold. Indiana State Police recommends putting together an emergency kit, just in case you get stuck.

The smoking age could be going up in Illinois. Some lawmakers are pushing to raise the smoking age to 21.

Those most at risk are people who stay outdoors for long periods such as the homeless or hunters, plus the elderly and infants

The crash happened at the intersection of C.R. 1100 North and 1450 East late Sunday morning.

The Tri-state may be out of the winter weather advisiory but some of the roads are still slick. And we cold temperatures the snow from Saturday isn't going anywhere for the time being.

The Mount Carmel Public Library will closed Saturday.

Temperatures have inched above freezing Saturday morning but for Evansville, Princeton, and Fairfield there is still a storm warning until 12:00 p.m. Saturday. There will still be a winter weather advisory across western Kentucky in Henderson, Owensboro and Madisonville.

The winter storm our 14 First Alert Weather team has been tracking all week is now knocking on our door and road crews all over the Tri-State are prepping for the worst.

Health officials stress that vaccination can help prevent the flu.

A newly released study from the Department of Education is providing perspective, broken down by each state. In 2016, about a third of people who stayed in a shelter were families with children.

Neighborhood Watch: Sheriff’s dept. request help; Counterfeit bills in Carmi

Research shows that of the 40 percent of Americans resolving to change their ways on January 1, only nine percent succeed.

hile many cab and ride sharing companies are helping get people home safely New Year’s Eve, one man is doing it on his own.

We continue our coverage on an issue across the state with non-emergency medical transportation.

The days following Christmas could be just as busy for stores as it is leading up to Christmas.

Wednesday’s principle is unity.

A Delaware man, 39-year-old Victor Serrano, was arrested after chase on I-64 Friday night.

Follow along throughout the signing period from December 19-21 and see where these players will be taking their talents.

Officials at town hall tell us it broke out Wednesday morning at the corner of Potter Street and Route 1.

Del Monte Inc. announced a recall of nearly 65,000 cases of fiesta corn seasoned with red and green peppers due to under-processing.

As the holiday season gets into high gear, so does your chances of getting sick.

We have our first caught-on-camera porch pirate of the Christmas season.

Authorities said the truck was driving the wrong way. The driver of the semi is among the two adults killed in the crash.

Multiple law enforcement agencies in Carmi, Illinois participated in active shooter training on Wednesday.

It’s starting to snow in several areas across the Tri-State.

Excess vitamin D in the diet can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. Pet owners whose dogs have been eating the recalled brands and are showing these symptoms should contact their veterinarians.

More than 12 million pounds of raw beef products are under recall after investigators say 246 people from 26 states fell ill from what may be salmonella contamination.

We'll be tracking 17 games from around the Tri-State area on Friday.

The future of Harmony Way Bridge, Pedestrian walk way or vehicle friendly?

You can get signed up now through Friday at the Evansville airport.

Deputy Administrator King says since 1975, 11,600 children ages 4 and under have been saved by child restraints, 325 children saved in 2017 alone.

Jasper Superintendent Tracy Lorey says when making that decision, the focus is always student safety.

You may be starting to see more deer on or near the road. It’s mating and hunting season and deer are on the move especially during dawn & dusk. ISP Sgt. Todd Ringle says the most important thing to do is defy our instincts and do NOT swerve.

99-Year Old Woman Makes Her Way to The Polls

Election day in White Co.