WSIL - News - Local http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local RSS Feed for WSIL - News - Local en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:18:31 GMT Proposed Bill Could Devastate Area Fire Departments http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Proposed-Bill-Could-Devastate-Area-Fire-Departments-140062863.html WEST CITY -- New legislation in Springfield could put a strain on local fire departments. Rebuilding Joplin: Volunteer Efforts Still Needed http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Rebuilding-Joplin-Volunteer-Efforts-Still-Needed-140073053.html JOPLIN, MO -- More than 100,000 people have come to the Joplin's aid since the deadly F-5 tornado. The volunteers have saved the city millions in emergency costs. Nine months since the storm, that help is still needed. Mother of Dongola Teen Accused of Double Stabbing Shares Suspect's History http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Mother-of-Dongola-Teen-Accused-of-Double-Stabbing-Shares-Suspects-History-140070163.html UNION COUNTY -- A Dongola teen accused of a double stabbing and police chase Monday night is now facing three felony charges. Suspect Blames Deadly Crash on Brakes http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Suspect-Blames-Deadly-Crash-on-Brakes-140067903.html BENTON-- A young Cambria woman accused of driving under the influence and causing a deadly crash was in court Wednesday. 20-year-old Samantha Seiler faces aggravated DUI charges. Inmates to Handle Projects at Rend Lake http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Inmates-to-Handle-Projects-at-Rend-Lake--140065713.html FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is joining forces with the Marion Federal Penitentiary as part of a long-term commitment to cleaning up Rend Lake. Franklin Co. Man Released from Jail http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Franklin-Co-Man-Released-from-Jail-140060503.html BENTON -- A Franklin County man has been released from jail, two days after shooting his father. Southern IL Men Receive Lifesaver Award http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Southern-IL-Men-Receive-Lifesaver-Award-140041633.html MARION -- Two southern Illinois men have been honored for saving a Kentucky family. Deployment Ceremony Held in Sparta http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Deployment-Ceremony-Held-in-Sparta-140036833.html SPARTA -- Local National Guard soldiers are headed to Afghanistan. Gov. Quinn Delivers Budget Address http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Gov-Pat-Quinns-Budget-Address-140002053.html SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn delivered his budget message to the Illinois Legislature Wednesday. Marion School Board Approves New Budget http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Marion-School-Board-Approves-New-Budget-139938893.html MARION -- After months of public meetings and board discussion, leaders in the Marion School district approved new budget Tuesday night. The new budget reduction plan will keep the Creal Springs School K -8, but includes a number of cuts.