Jane Carlson
Regional ReporterJane Carlson is TSPR's regional reporter.
She grew up on a farm at the edge of the woods along the banks of Pope Creek near Rio, Illinois, and has a degree in English from Monmouth College. Her family always played NPR for the sows in the farrowing house.
Her work has won awards from the Illinois Press Association, Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Best of Gannett, Public Media Journalists Association, and Radio Television Digital News Association.
She also serves as faculty advisor for Knox College's award-winning student newspaper, The Knox Student.
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Shirley M. Kruger, 61, is charged with a felony hate crime after police say she repeatedly directed racial slurs and obscenities at a Black neighbor and his family. -
While the raises are mandated by the state, some board members voted against them. -
Juan Pablo “Chewy” Garcia, 30, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. Edgar “Lil Man” Calderon, 34, was sentenced to 27.5 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. -
Peak winds in Wednesday morning's storm hit an estimated 100 miles per hour. -
Eighteen rail cars derailed near Monmouth on Wednesday morning as the storm hit the area. -
Guest conductor Rich Cangro will lead the symphony in a concert built around some of the most recognizable music in film. -
The city council has approved an agreement with Burlington Junction Railway to help determine what other developments are possible. -
Illinois State Police are seeking the public's help as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the 2018 death of Tyler Smith in Galesburg. -
The Fort Madison Historic Preservation Commission is trying to track down a long-lost piece of local history — a goose statue that once served as part of a fountain in Central Park. -
Communities in western Illinois and southeast Iowa are preparing Juneteenth celebrations that highlight freedom, history, culture, and community fellowship.
