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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) – The Illinois Department of Revenue is seeking public feedback on proposed rules for a new tax on targeted advertising services set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The department has posted draft rules implementing the Targeted Advertising Services Tax Act, which imposes a tax on providers’ gross receipts from targeted advertising services provided in Illinois. The...

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A public health advisory has been issued for Old Springfield Reservoir near Springfield, Kentucky regarding the presence of a harmful algal bloom in the area. According to officials, observations and a sample collected on Oct. 26 confirmed the presence of the algal bloom. The reservoir is not utilized as a public drinking water source, according to the...

The man charged in death of Faye Springfield in Christian County 13 years ago and was found this year in Gerrard County, was arraigned in Christian County Circuit Court Wednesday morning.  Jason Patterson is charged with murder and has been extradited back to Christian County after running from law enforcement [...] The post Suspect in 13-year-old murder case arraigned in Christian Circuit Court appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – A Tennessee market owner faces drug charges after authorities executed a search warrant on Oct. 23. According to the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation of Daniel’s Market, located at 308 Memorial Boulevard in Springfield, began after the alleged sale of THC products to minors. Authorities obtained a search warrant for the store on Oct. 23. RCSO...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is raising awareness about childhood lead exposure during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31, following the state’s implementation of universal lead testing earlier this year. Illinois began requiring universal lead testing July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to identify children who have been exposed to lead. According to...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced more than $205 million in projected sales following two international grain tours held in September and October. For the second consecutive year, the department hosted two separate tours, welcoming grain buyers from the Middle East, Asia and Latin America to strengthen international trade relationships and promote Illinois agricultural products. The...

A Christian County Grand Jury issued a murder indictment on Friday against 55-year-old Jason Patterson of Lancaster for the 2013 murder of Faye Springfield. Patterson was taken into custody in August by Kentucky State Police in Gerrard County. According to a report, troopers with KSP Post 7 in Richmond received [...] The post A Christian County grand jury indicts a Lancaster man for a 2013 murder appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced that numerous state parks, wildlife areas and federal lands will be open for the 2026 youth waterfowl hunting seasons. Youth hunters ages 17 and younger can hunt ducks, geese, coots and mergansers when accompanied by an adult. Hunting regulations and bag limits will generally follow those established for...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois State Police recovered more than 400 stolen or hijacked vehicles during a three-month operation targeting vehicle thefts, carjackings and related violent crimes across the state. According to ISP, troopers recovered 424 stolen or hijacked vehicles between July and September 2026. The operations resulted in 21 arrests involving stolen vehicles and one arrest involving a hijacked...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois State Police conducted a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The exercise, led by the agency’s Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction Team, focused on improving coordination and emergency response efforts among local, state and federal agencies. “The goal of this full-scale exercise was to test and evaluate...