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Suspect wanted after domestic battery
MAKANDA, Ill. (WJPF) – A suspect in a domestic battery case is still wanted by police after escaping…
Man from Christopher Arrested for Distribution of Child Pornography
CHRISTOPHER, Ill. (WJPF) – Illinois State Police have arrested a man from Christopher for the distribution of…
SIU Graduation This Weekend
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – SIU graduation is this weekend. A ceremony for the School of Law will be…
ISP Investigates Fatal Shooting in Cairo
CAIRO, Ill (WJPF) – Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Cairo. The shooting happened just…
Republicans allege Pritzker entrapped Illinoisans who bought guns when ban was halted
Illinois Republicans say Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration entrapped citizens who bought certain semi-automatic firearms during the six-day window…
Chicago Mayor Declares Migrant Emergency Ahead of Expected Surge in the Coming Weeks
By Kevin Bessler with the Illinois Radio Network As Illinois continues to welcome migrants from the Mexican border,…
Illinois State Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting
The Illinois State Police continues to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred on Interstate 64 near…
ISP trooper injured in shooting
An Illinois State Police trooper was injured and a suspect has been killed in an exchange of gunfire…
Runaway juvenile arrested after high-speed chase
A 13-year-old runaway led police on a high-speed chase Sunday that ended in Johnston City. According to the…
Herrin man arrested on drug charges
A Herrin man has been arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop near Johnston City. Carl…
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