Former state trooper who caused fatal crash halts effort to get driving privileges restored May 6, 2024 8:02 am|By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The former Illinois State Trooper who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter…
Army lieutenant colonel charged with smuggling firearm parts from Russia, other countries May 6, 2024 7:52 am|NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Army lieutenant colonel was arrested Thursday on charges that he illegally imported…
Marion Man Dead after Single Vehicle Crash in Jackson County May 4, 2024 8:17 am|JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Marion man is dead after a crash in Jackson County. On April…
Cairo Man Sentenced 70 Years for Murder May 4, 2024 8:11 am|CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) – A Cairo man has been sentenced to 70 years for murder. 43 year old…
Carbondale Woman Facing Murder and Arson Charges May 3, 2024 7:55 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale woman is facing murder and arson charges. 24 year old Lakesha Ross…
IL Democrats Approve Changes to Election Law in less than 24 hours May 3, 2024 7:52 am|In less than 24 hours, Illinois Statehouse Democrats passed a measure that changes election law, a move Republicans…
Carbondale man sentenced to 20+ years in prison on drug and weapon charges May 2, 2024 9:35 am|MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison on weapon and…
Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions May 2, 2024 9:28 am|By JERRY NOWICKI HANNAH MEISEL & PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Supermajority Democrats in the…
Legislation would increase penalties for fleeing police May 2, 2024 9:15 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Saying the penalties are too lenient in Illinois, some Republican lawmakers want to increase…
More legislation in Illinois deals with ending a person’s life May 2, 2024 9:13 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Another bill has been introduced in Springfield dealing with end of life options for…