Tennessee man steals squad car, drags sheriff’s deputy October 3, 2023 9:32 am|FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Tennessee man is behind bars in Franklin County, accused of attempted murder,…
Attempt to pass a tanker may have led to the deadly chemical crash in Illinois, official says October 2, 2023 9:21 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The tanker truck crash in central Illinois that killed five people may have…
Illinois granting $41.5 million to 6 Chicago area governments taking in migrants October 2, 2023 9:15 am|CHICAGO, Ill, (IRN) — Six Chicago-area local governments are set to receive more than $41 million in taxpayer-funded…
Lawmakers seek bipartisan fix to issues at state facilities October 2, 2023 9:10 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Republican lawmakers addressed ongoing issues at state-run facilities and urged the other side of…
Multiple Fatalities after Crash causes Ammonia Leak in Teutopolis September 30, 2023 8:26 am|TEUTOPOLIS Ill. (WJPF) – A semi truck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned in an IL county, spilling the chemical…
New Rock Climbing Grand Opening Today at Ferne Clyffe State Park September 30, 2023 8:23 am|A new rock climbing opportunity has a public grand opening today at Ferne Clyffe State Park. The site…
Driver of silver SUV sought after hit-and-run September 29, 2023 9:14 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Carbondale Police are looking for the driver of a silver SUV after a pedestrian…
Local firefighter and police pensions subject of Illinois pension committee September 29, 2023 9:09 am|PSRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — As the Illinois Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of consolidating public safety pension funds…
Pritzker asks other Illinois communities to house growing number of non-citizens September 29, 2023 9:06 am|CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking communities outside of Chicago to help house and provide…
Carbondale man facing weapons charge September 28, 2023 10:32 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man is facing a weapons charge after police found a gun in…