Extreme heat partially blamed for less people attending 2023 Du Quoin State Fair November 1, 2023 9:17 am|DUQUOIN, Ill. (WJPF) – Overall attendance was down for the 2023 Du Quoin State Fair. Officials with the…
Jefferson County man facing child pornography charges October 31, 2023 9:19 am|ASHLEY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Jefferson County man has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and child…
Groundbreaking ceremony planned for new Mississippi River bridge at Chester October 31, 2023 9:15 am|CHESTER, Ill. (WJPF) – A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Tuesday, October 31, marking the construction of a…
One killed in Route 13 motorcycle crash October 28, 2023 8:31 am|CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – The driver of a motorcycle was killed in a crash on Route 13 near…
Three arrested after drugs, gun found during West Frankfort traffic stop October 28, 2023 8:30 am|WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – Three West Frankfort residents were arrested after police found drugs and a gun…
Second person arrested in connection to Carbondale home invasion October 28, 2023 8:28 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A second person has been arrested in connection to an attempted home invasion earlier…
Former IDNR employee admits to exposing himself to coworker October 28, 2023 8:26 am|BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – A former Illinois Department of Natural Resources employee has pleaded guilty to official misconduct…
Late night prowler claims to be police officer October 24, 2023 10:58 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Carbondale Police are investigating a report of a man impersonating a cop. At about…
Two people killed in Grand Tower industrial accident October 24, 2023 10:45 am|GRAND TOWER, Ill. (WJPF) – Two people were killed in an industrial accident Monday in Grand Tower. The…
Woman dies after falling from Inspiration Point October 23, 2023 8:18 am|UNION COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A woman is dead after falling in the Shawnee National Forest. The accident…