WSIL-TV (Carterville, IL)

WSIL-TV is the ABC-affiliated television station serving Southern Illinois, Southeastern Missouri, and the Purchase area of Western Kentucky, with its license based in Harrisburg, Illinois. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 34 from a transmitter located in Creal Springs, Illinois. The station is owned by Melvin C. Wheeler, LLC, and its studios are situated on Country Aire Drive (IL 13) in Carterville, Illinois. WSIL-TV also operates a full-time satellite station, KPOB-TV, which is based in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 15 from a transmitter in the city along US 60/US 67. However, WSIL does not have any offices in Poplar Bluff. In addition, WSIL can be viewed on its digital translator, K10KM-D (channel 10), in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The station features various syndicated programs, including Entertainment Tonight, Ellen, and Rachael Ray.

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#187845

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Boil order issued for several Mt. Vernon residents

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) — Mt. Vernon officials have issued a boil order for residents on Southbrook Drive. Officials say this could affect hospitals, nursing homes, factories and schools in the area. That order was issued around 2 p.m. Monday, June 2nd. Officials expect it to last until 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 4th. Residents in the affected area are advised to bring water to a boil for at least two minutes before drinking or using it to prepare food.
IDOT hosting statewide photo contest

3 days ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is holding a contest for residents to show their favorite transportation-related place in their area. This includes roads, trails, airports, transit stops, bridges or unique traverses. IDOT officials say their goal is to showcase how they've helped residents connect to their communities. To enter, you can submit your photo to [email protected], with a brief description of why it's important to you.
Sinkhole develops in Downtown Paducah

4 days ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) — The Paducah-McCracken Co. Joint Sewer Agency is conducting emergency repairs on a sinkhole today along westbound U.S. 60 and Jackson Street. Officials say a sinkhole has developed in the middle turn lane between South 26th Street and South 28th Street. Crews are expected to work in the area from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers will be directed to the bike lane between South 27th and South 28th streets during that time. Delays are possible while crews are in the area.
Sink hole develops in Downtown Paducah

4 days ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) — The Paducah-McCracken Co. Joint Sewer Agency is conducting emergency repairs on a sinkhole today along westbound U.S. 60 and Jackson Street. Officials say a sinkhole has developed in the middle turn lane between South 26th Street and South 28th Street. Crews are expected to work in the area from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers will be directed to the bike lane between South 27th and South 28th streets during that time. Delays are possible while crews are in the area.
New scam alert for Citizens Deposit Bank customers in Carlisle County

4 days ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

CARLISLE COUNTY, Ky. (WSIL) — The Carlisle County Sheriff's Office is warning of a new scam affecting customers of Citizens Deposit Bank. The scam is in the form of a text message which looks like the one in the above photo. Officials with the bank say this is not from them and someone is impersonating the business. The sheriff's office advises against clicking the link or providing personal information. If you receive the message, please contact the bank directly.
North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show

5 days ago | wsiltv.com | Mike Valerio |Brad Lendon |Gawon Bae |Yoonjung Seo

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — New satellite images show North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside its damaged 5,000-ton warship that has been laying on its side and partially submerged since a botched launch last week. While the purpose of the objects is unclear, experts told CNN they could be used to help get the ship back upright, or protect it from the prying eyes of drones.
Teen arrested in Carbondale shooting

1 week ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) — Carbondale police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of North Billy Bryan Street on Sunday, May 25th. Police say shots were fired from a white Chevy Impala. The shots hit a home, but no one was injured. Before officers arrived, the vehicle fled the scene. While investigating, police identified a 15-year-old suspect from Murphysboro and obtained an arrest warrant.
Harrisburg CUSD #3 hosts free meal program

1 week ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) — With the school year nearing its end across our region, officials in Harrisburg want to make sure children can still receive good and nutritious meals. To help, they're offering a free meal program starting Monday, June 2nd, through August 1st. Every Monday through Thursday, anyone 18 years or younger can receive a hot lunch and breakfast for the following day at Harrisburg High School. On Fridays, officials are offering the option to take home meals for the weekend.
Local insurance agency warns of impersonators in Ballard County

1 week ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

BALLARD COUNTY, Ky. (WSIL)— An agent with the Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Ballard County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of suspicious activity surrounding the agency. KFB Agent Justin Puckett shared on social media that people are knocking on doors claiming to be a part of the agency. These people are then requesting the homeowner's signatures, which is something Puckett says they'll never do.
Rep. Mike Bost attending Veterans Forum in Mt. Vernon

1 week ago | wsiltv.com | Aaliyah Mulero

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) — On Wednesday, Illinois Representative Mike Bost and VA Secretary Doug Collins are expected to make an appearance in Mt. Vernon at 9 a.m.Rep. Bost says he will speak directly to veterans about expanding access to VA care, streamlining benefits, and getting high-quality service. In a social media post, Rep.