U.S. Rep. Mary Miller votes “no” on awarding Congressional Gold Medals to Capitol Police June 17, 2021 8:14 am| WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJPF) — U.S. Representative Mary Miller voted Tuesday against a bill to award the Congressional…
Investigation continues after shots fired Tuesday at Herrin Park June 17, 2021 7:57 am| HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — Herrin Police continue to investigate a shooting Tuesday night at the city park.…
Juneteenth now an Illinois state holiday June 16, 2021 11:23 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday declaring Juneteenth an official state holiday to…
Foam brings fire at Illinois chemical plant ‘under control’ June 16, 2021 9:42 am|ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) — An industrial firefighting team continued battling a fire Tuesday that has consumed an chemical…
No movement on energy policy overhaul as Senate adjourns June 16, 2021 9:39 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Legislators returned to Springfield to take up a massive overhaul of energy policy that includes…
Carbondale man charged with home invasion, sexual assault June 16, 2021 8:37 am| MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — A Carbondale man has been indicted on multiple charges, including home invasion and…
Shots fired at Herrin Park June 16, 2021 6:15 am| HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — Two people are in custody after shots were fired Tuesday at the Herrin…
Illinois chemical plant explosion, fires prompt evacuations June 15, 2021 7:16 am|CHICAGO (AP) — An explosion at a northern Illinois chemical plant Monday morning sparked massive fires that sent…
Illinois records fewest new COVID-19 cases since March 2020 June 15, 2021 6:16 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois public health officials on Monday reported the lowest daily cases of coronavirus…
Marion city leaders lay out revitalization plan June 15, 2021 6:14 am| MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Ambitious plans for the future of the former Illinois Star Centre Mall property…