Regulating technology could get some attention in Illinois with new Legislature January 19, 2021 6:52 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Some Illinois state lawmakers could set their sights on regulating social media companies in…
COVID-19 rules eased, state hiring more health care help January 19, 2021 5:54 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois public health officials reported 3,385 fresh cases of coronavirus illness Monday, and 50…
Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Marion January 18, 2021 8:33 am|MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — A winning Powerball ticket has been sold in southern Illinois. Lottery officials say the…
Carbondale man arrested in connection to string of tire slashings January 18, 2021 8:28 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — An arrest has been made in connection to a string of tire slashings in…
Body of Williamson County man found near Hurst January 18, 2021 8:15 am|HURST, Ill. (WJPF) — The search for a missing Williamson County man has ended in tragedy. The body…
Missouri woman seen with Pelosi sign charged in DC riot January 18, 2021 8:03 am|WASHINGTON (AP) — A Missouri woman has been charged with taking a splintered name plate belonging to House…
Ethics advocates happy Illinois Legislature’s reform attempt failed January 18, 2021 7:24 am|S[RINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — In the rush of legislation passed in the Illinois 101st General Assembly’s final hours,…
‘Optimistic’ Pritzker urges Congress to pass Biden’s plan for billions in state aid January 18, 2021 7:14 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said President-elect Joe Biden’s stimulus plan will help close Illinois’…
Illinois collects $62M in cannabis revenue for neighborhoods January 18, 2021 6:54 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois has collected $62 million from legalized marijuana sales that’s earmarked for helping minority businesses…
Zeigler’s last living WWII veteran passes away January 15, 2021 8:16 am|ZEIGLER, Ill. (WJPF) — The City of Zeigler’s last living World War II veteran has died. William Bell…