Dossier
downstate Illinois
Coverage of downstate Illinois in the Nexus archive.
- Doorbell camera captures clown-costumed 15-year-old accused in downstate Illinois murder
A doorbell camera captured footage of a 15-year-old wearing a clown costume, whom police accuse of committing a murder in downstate Illinois. The incident is under investigation, with the teen identified as a suspect in the case.
- Coolest June 26 in 11 years on tap; extensive clouds bring chance of showers to Chicagoland
The coolest June 26 in 11 years is expected in Chicagoland with extensive clouds and a chance of showers. A storm system moving from central Missouri into downstate Illinois will bring cloudy skies throughout the day, particularly in the morning and afternoon.