Reinstated state mask mandate begins Monday August 30, 2021 7:56 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Face masks are once again required indoors. The reinstated mandate begins Monday and…
Anna-Jonesboro High School wants to use federal COVID-19 cash for new football field August 30, 2021 6:57 am| ANNA, Ill. (AP) — A high school in southern Illinois wants to use nearly $900,000 in federal…
Golconda man arrested on porn charges August 28, 2021 5:41 am|GOLCONDA, Ill. – A 19-year-old Golconda man was arrested on child pornography charges. According to Illinois State Police…
Franklin County teen wins scholarship in vaccine lottery August 27, 2021 11:06 am| FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — A Franklin County teenager has one a $150,000 through Illinois’ “All in…
Police: Illinois brothers say mother, sister buried in yard August 27, 2021 11:00 am| LYONS, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are planning to excavate a suburban Chicago backyard Friday after two adult…
Herrin High School placed on lockdown after substitute teacher displayed “strange behavior” August 27, 2021 10:09 am| HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — A substitute teacher at Herrin High School has to be placed in protective…
Marion Police investigate shots fired incident August 27, 2021 9:58 am| MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Marion Police are investigating an incident of shots fired. At about 2:00 a.m.…
Carbondale man arrested for July shooting August 27, 2021 8:44 am| CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police have announced an arrest in connection to a July shooting. In…
Golconda man arrested for child pornography August 27, 2021 8:40 am| GOLCONDA, Ill. (WJPF) — A Golconda man has been arrested on a number of child pornography charges.…
2 dead, 1 hurt in shooting outside Illinois courthouse August 27, 2021 8:37 am|KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — Two men were killed and another was injured on Thursday in shootings outside a…