Juneteenth now an Illinois state holiday June 16, 2021 11:23 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday declaring Juneteenth an official state holiday to…
Foam brings fire at Illinois chemical plant ‘under control’ June 16, 2021 9:42 am|ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) — An industrial firefighting team continued battling a fire Tuesday that has consumed an chemical…
No movement on energy policy overhaul as Senate adjourns June 16, 2021 9:39 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Legislators returned to Springfield to take up a massive overhaul of energy policy that includes…
Carbondale man charged with home invasion, sexual assault June 16, 2021 8:37 am| MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — A Carbondale man has been indicted on multiple charges, including home invasion and…
Shots fired at Herrin Park June 16, 2021 6:15 am| HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — Two people are in custody after shots were fired Tuesday at the Herrin…
Illinois chemical plant explosion, fires prompt evacuations June 15, 2021 7:16 am|CHICAGO (AP) — An explosion at a northern Illinois chemical plant Monday morning sparked massive fires that sent…
Illinois records fewest new COVID-19 cases since March 2020 June 15, 2021 6:16 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois public health officials on Monday reported the lowest daily cases of coronavirus…
Marion city leaders lay out revitalization plan June 15, 2021 6:14 am| MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Ambitious plans for the future of the former Illinois Star Centre Mall property…
Suspect wanted after shots fired Friday night in Carbondale June 14, 2021 11:00 am| CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police say a dispute between acquaintances Friday ended in shots fired. It…
Carjacker returns to scene of crime to return toddler to mom June 14, 2021 7:01 am| CHICAGO (AP) — A man who carjacked a woman’s SUV on Chicago’s West Side returned to the…