Illinois Legislators to Return Wednesday to Finalize Budget May 20, 2023 8:11 am|Friday’s scheduled end of Illinois’ spring legislative session came and went without a budget in sight. Per the…
Firearms industry could face more legal risk under bill approved by Illinois lawmakers May 19, 2023 8:19 am|CHICAGO (AP) — The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of Illinois law…
Suspect Named in Non-Fatal Shooting in Carbondale May 19, 2023 7:56 am|CARBONDALE Ill. (WJPF) – A suspect has been arrested for a shooting in Carbondale. On Wednesday May 17th…
Three Pinckneyville Correctional Center employees facing federal charges over inmate beating May 18, 2023 9:50 am|PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – Three correctional officers at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center have been indicted on federal charges…
Carbondale Police investigate Wednesday afternoon shooting May 18, 2023 9:22 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – One person was treated at a local hospital after an argument escalated to gunfire.…
Cairo man charged with murder May 18, 2023 9:19 am|CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) – A Cairo man has been arrested for murder. Illinois State Police say Samuel Lewis,…
State lawmakers pass bullying notification measure May 18, 2023 9:15 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IOCI) — State lawmakers have passed a bill requiring parents to be notified by school administrators…
Another $150 added to Illinois’ rainy-day fund May 18, 2023 9:11 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IOCI) — There’s more money in Illinois’ rainy-day fund. State Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced Wednesday that…
Illinois legislature passes bill to look into redesigning the state flag May 18, 2023 7:18 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IOCI) — Illinois lawmakers are looking into the idea of revamping the official state flag. SB…
Native American history bill passes Illinois legislature May 18, 2023 7:03 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IOCI) — Public school students would learn more about Native Americans under a bill headed to…