According to the Illinois Policy Institute, the results will help Gov. Pritzker decide whether to opt in to the program.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WGEM) -For the first time ever the Quincy Notre Dame Raiders made it to the IHSA state basketball championship. The Raiders had their hands full, taking on one of the toughest teams ...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) - An 8-month-old child was killed and three others were injured in a car crash in Michigan Thursday. Richfield Township Police Department said officers responded to the ...

HANNIBAL (WGEM) - Cooper Bleigh first noticed the way Riverview Park changed under his feet. On cross-country days, the dirt would be firm and friendly, and on other days it would be a slick ribbon of ...

EDINA, Mo. (WGEM) - It’s a ‘Helpful Smile in Every Aisle’ and now there’s a whole lot of extra sweetness on the shelves at our local HyVee stores. A local favorite is going big. Jared Niemeyer, the ...

SEATTLE (KING) – A powerful overnight windstorm turned out the lights for thousands in a community in Washington state and claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman. Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies ...

Saturday is the setup day across the Tri-States. Expect a March warmup with a southeast breeze and at least some sun. Highs reach the upper 50s to near 60 in many spots. Saturday night: Clouds ...

MACOMB (WGEM) - The results of an evaluation of Glenwood Pool are in. In a memo to city council, Macomb Public Works Director Alice Ohrtmann said it is recommended that Glenwood Pool not be open for ...

QUINCY (WGEM) - A Quincy man was arrested on Thursday following an armed robbery that occurred at a Hy-Vee gas station in January of 2025. Quincy Chief of Police Adams Yates said evidence was sent to ...

QUINCY (WGEM) - Send your birthdays and anniversaries to birthdays@wgem.com. Please have all birthday and anniversary announcements emailed to WGEM no later than two business days prior to the date ...

PIKE COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - A Nebo, Illinois, man was arrested on Tuesday after several vehicles were struck by bullets. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, they received a complaint of ...

A cold front will move through the tri-state area Sunday into Monday. Expect rain and possibly a thunderstorm Sunday afternoon and evening, followed by colder temperatures Monday and Tuesday. Rain and ...