Pritzker Signs Law to Allow New Nuclear Reactors in IL. December 9, 2023 8:19 am|A plan to allow new nuclear reactors is now law in Illinois – and takes effect in June…
Man Sentenced to 60 years for the Sexual Assault of a Child in Saline County December 9, 2023 8:11 am|SALINE COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A man has been sentenced for the sexual assault of a child in…
Two charged in November shooting December 8, 2023 7:57 am|CARBONDALE, I ll. (WJPF) – Two Jackson County men are facing charges in connection to a shooting last…
Herrin firefighters free trapped pet snake December 7, 2023 9:19 am|HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – Firefighters in Herrin successfully rescued a family’s pet snake. According to the Herrin Fire…
Illinois scraps plan for building migrant winter camp due to toxic soil risk December 6, 2023 9:54 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration announced Tuesday that it is scrapping plans for a temporary winter camp…
Bost, Bryant, Severin face primary challenges December 6, 2023 9:16 am|(WJPF) – Three Democrats and two Republicans are seeking election to southern Illinois’ single seat in Congress. Republican…
Los Angeles man arrested, 80 pounds of pot seized by Williamson County Sheriff’s Office December 6, 2023 8:36 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A police chase that spanned over 100 miles has ended with the arrest…
Two SIU students killed in head-on collission December 4, 2023 11:58 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) Two SIU students were killed Monday in a traffic crash on US 51 in Carbondale.…
Correctional officer injured in altercation at Franklin County Jail December 4, 2023 11:48 am|BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – A correctional officer at the Franklin County jail sustained serious injuries after they were…
Illinois legislator wants more accountability over child care regulators December 2, 2023 8:15 am|Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing a new state agency that will handle all early childhood programs, lifting some…