southern Illinois
Coverage of southern Illinois in the Nexus archive.
- New details, possible motive revealed in southern IL killings of 5 relatives
Five relatives were shot to death in southern Illinois. New details are being revealed about the incident.
- 15-year-old girl arrested in southern Illinois killings of her 5 family members; boy also charged
A 15-year-old girl was arrested in southern Illinois for the killings of her five family members. Seven people were shot at different locations in East Saint Louis, with five of them dying. Another boy was also charged in the case.
- Shooting in Southern Illinois Leaves 5 Family Members Dead
A shooting in Southern Illinois resulted in the deaths of five family members and injured two others. The Illinois State Police reported that two teenage suspects are in custody.
- 7 family members shot, 5 killed in southern Illinois; 2 teen suspects in custody, state police say
Seven family members were shot in southern Illinois, resulting in five deaths. Two teen suspects are in custody, according to Illinois State Police, who provided an update via a Sunday evening press conference.
- Forecast: A picture perfect weekend ahead
High pressure will bring quiet, pleasant conditions to the Chicago area, while a rain-producing frontal boundary will cause wet weather in far southern Illinois and Indiana.
- Chicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of area Wednesday evening | LIVE RADAR
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for most of the Chicago area on Wednesday evening, with flooding concerns. Two people died in southern Illinois on Sunday due to strong storms that damaged trailer homes in rural areas.
- Nine tornadoes confirmed in southern Illinois from Sunday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed nine tornadoes in southern Illinois from Sunday's storms, including an EF3 tornado in Jefferson County that killed two and injured five others.
- Tornadoes rip through Midwest as high winds fuel wildfires in West
Intense tornadoes struck southern Illinois late Sunday, with at least two dozen tornado reports across the Midwest. High winds in the West are fueling 70 active wildfires. Rob Marciano reported the developments.
- 2 people dead due to strong storms in southern Illinois, sheriff says
Two people died due to strong storms in southern Illinois, as reported by the Jefferson County sheriff. Flooding concerns are present in the Chicago area.
- Tornadoes Reported in Southern Illinois Leave Trail of Damage
Tornadoes struck Southern Illinois, causing damage. At least 13 reports of tornadic activity or damage were confirmed by Sunday night, according to a meteorologist.
- University of Illinois study reveals where ticks are most common in Illinois
A University of Illinois study identified three tick species common in Illinois, with the lone star tick most prevalent in southern Illinois, the black-legged tick in northern and central regions, and the dog tick in central and southern areas.