West Frankfort home damaged by fire April 21, 2021 8:15 am| WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) — A West Frankfort home has been heavily damaged in a fire. Firefighters…
West Frankfort stabbing victim identified April 21, 2021 8:02 am|FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — The victim of a fatal stabbing last week near West Frankfort has been…
Health officials report drop in Illinois COVID-19 infections April 20, 2021 5:36 pm| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Numbers released by the Illinois Department of Public Health show the COVID-19 infection…
Bill to limit legislative leader terms to 10 years advances April 20, 2021 9:27 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — After a 36-year term by House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest such term…
Perfect storm of factors drives up Illinois’ farmland values April 20, 2021 9:25 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The values of Illinois’ agricultural lands are increasing, as is optimism. Appraisers first…
Jill Biden promotes community colleges during Illinois visit April 20, 2021 9:22 am|DIXON, Ill. (IRN) — In her first visit to Illinois since moving into the White House, Jill Biden…
Two suspects wanted after shots fired at Carbondale home April 20, 2021 9:18 am| CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are asking for the public’s help in finding two men who…
Rep. Bost files legislation to make Cahokia Mounds a national park April 20, 2021 9:10 am|CAHOKIA, Ill. (WJPF) — Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) has introduced legislation to establish national park status for the…
Franklin County man arrested for domestic battery April 20, 2021 8:41 am|EWING, Ill. (WJPF) — A Franklin County man wanted for domestic battery has been arrested, Jacob Minton, 37,…
Miners’ union backs shift from coal in exchange for jobs April 19, 2021 6:55 pm|WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s largest coal miners’ union said Monday it would accept President Joe Biden’s plan…