Another $150 added to Illinois’ rainy-day fund May 18, 2023 9:11 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IOCI) — There’s more money in Illinois’ rainy-day fund. State Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced Wednesday that…
Illinois legislature passes bill to look into redesigning the state flag May 18, 2023 7:18 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IOCI) — Illinois lawmakers are looking into the idea of revamping the official state flag. SB…
Native American history bill passes Illinois legislature May 18, 2023 7:03 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IOCI) — Public school students would learn more about Native Americans under a bill headed to…
Death toll from blinding May 1 dust storm crashes in Illinois rises to 8 May 18, 2023 6:56 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The death toll from numerous crashes on Interstate 55 that occurred amid a blinding…
U.S. Supreme Court won’t put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues May 17, 2023 10:26 am|WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that…
Franklin County man facing theft, attempted burglary charges May 16, 2023 7:05 am|FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Franklin County man is facing charges of theft and attempted burglary. Cletis…
Illinois’ gun ban in front of Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday May 16, 2023 6:58 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois’ gun and magazine ban will be the focus of an Illinois Supreme Court…
Debate continues over penalty enhancements at the Illinois Statehouse May 16, 2023 6:53 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The prohibition against penalty enhancement legislation in Springfield is sparking heated debate. A Democratic…
Busy weekend for Metropolis firefighters May 15, 2023 9:08 am|METROPOLIS, Ill. (WJPF) – Firefighters in Metropolis battled two structure fires over the weekend. The first happened around…
Williamson County man arrested after 100+ mile high speed pursuit May 15, 2023 9:07 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carterville man with a history of leading police on high speed pursuits…