Dupo officer shot; suspect, 2nd man dead February 28, 2023 10:33 am|DUPO, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois police officer was in critical but stable condition Monday a day…
Illinois lawmakers seek transparency around abuse allegations at Choate February 24, 2023 9:21 am|ANNA, Ill. (IRN) — After disturbing allegations have come out against employees of a southern Illinois mental health…
Former West City water clerk pleads guilty to misconduct charges February 22, 2023 7:57 am|WEST CITY, Ill. (WJPF) – The former water clerk of West City has pleaded guilty to official misconduct…
Local pastor killed in Herrin accident February 22, 2023 7:53 am|HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – An area pastor has died after an accident at the charity he helped create.…
Carterville death under investigation February 22, 2023 7:50 am|CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – The death of a Carterville man is under investigation although police say foul play…
Carbondale man arrested on weapons charge February 22, 2023 7:26 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man has been arrested for illegally firing a gun. Aidyn Finney, 18,…
Mt. Vernon teen arrested for illegal gun possession February 20, 2023 8:30 am|MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – Police in Mt. Vernon arrested a 17-year-old who was carrying a stolen handgun.…
Illinois poised to mandate paid leave for nearly all workers February 20, 2023 8:27 am|CHICAGO (AP) — When Joan Van is sick, she doesn’t get paid. The East St. Louis-area restaurant server…
Perry County man convicted on child porn charges February 18, 2023 8:09 am|PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Cutler man has been convicted on child pornography charges. Timothy Hedrick, 42, will…
Alabama man gets 17 years for gun trafficking February 18, 2023 8:08 am|OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — An Alabama man was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for burglarizing…