Illinois’ minimum wage increases to $14 an hour Monday December 30, 2023 8:08 am|Illinois’ minimum wage will increase to nearly twice the federal minimum and well above most neighboring states come…
Carterville man, caught driving on a revoked license, fights with police December 29, 2023 8:05 am|COLP, Ill. (WJPF) – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says eight deputies were needed to arrest a Carterville…
Police search for stolen classic car December 28, 2023 10:50 am|GRAND TOWER, Ill. (WJPF) – Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a distinctive…
Woman sentenced in straw purchase of gun used to kill Illinois officer and wound another December 27, 2023 9:26 am|URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison after taking part…
Chicago man caught with nearly 600 Xanax tablets December 26, 2023 8:36 am|JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) – A recent traffic stop in Williamson County resulted in the seizure of almost…
One arrested after Christmas morning shooting in Mt. Vernon December 26, 2023 8:25 am|MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – Three people, including two police officers, were injured in a shooting and police…
Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline December 23, 2023 8:17 am|(CNI) — A southern Illinois federal judge officially declined to issue an injunction to delay the January 1…
Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke found guilty of corruption December 22, 2023 8:26 am|CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury has convicted former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke on 13 counts of corruption…
The Endangered Missing Person Advisory has been Canceled after a Body was Found in Pope County December 22, 2023 8:23 am|POPE COUNTY Ill. (WJPF) – The endangered missing person advisory for Jerry Harris has been called off after…
Three are in Custody and Facing Drug and Multiple Other Charges in Williamson County December 21, 2023 8:18 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY Ill. (WJPF) – Three are in custody for multiple charges in Williamson County. During a traffic…