Lawmaker’s legislation to limit governor’s emergency powers stuck in committee March 16, 2022 6:52 am|By KEVIN BESSLER for the Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — This month marks the two-year anniversary…
Families sue after deadly COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans Home March 16, 2022 6:17 am| By KEVIN BESSLER for the Illinois Radio Network LASALLE, Ill. (IRN) — Dozens of lawsuits have been…
Franklin County man arrested on burglary charges March 16, 2022 6:15 am| ZEIGLER, Ill. (WJPF) – A man suspected in multiple thefts in Franklin County is now behind bars.…
“Second” Ashley Gott withdraws from Williamson County Treasurer race March 15, 2022 8:30 am| MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – It looks like there will only be one Ashley Gott running for treasurer…
Lawmakers debate legislation that would use federal funds to pay down unemployment debt March 15, 2022 8:24 am| By ANDREW HENSEL for the Illinois Radio Network The Illinois Senate has passed legislation that would divert…
Measure would eliminate standardized testing for young Illinois students March 15, 2022 7:34 am| By KEVIN BESSLER for the Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Legislation advancing through the Illinois…
West Frankfort man arrested after altercation during traffic stop March 14, 2022 4:00 pm| WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – A West Frankfort man faces a number of charges after he…
FEMA: More than $64M in aid OK’d after Kentucky tornadoes March 14, 2022 3:41 pm| FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — More than $64 million in federal assistance has been approved for people in…
Body found Saturday in Wayne County identified March 14, 2022 8:38 am| FAIRFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – Police have identified the body of a young man found over the weekend…
Murphysboro Walmart partially reopens after fire March 14, 2022 8:36 am| MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) – The Murphysboro Walmart has partially reopened after a fire. The March 9 fire…