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HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — Two of the more popular destinations in the Shawnee National Forest are now closed…

HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — This year’s HerrinFesta Italiana has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. The…

CHICAGO (AP) — A new federal lawsuit seeks an court order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s…

FILE – In this June 15, 2015, file photo, Dallas Police Chief David Brown briefs the media about…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois continued to share in the nation’s economic pain wrought by COVID-19 with 178,421…

CAVE-IN-ROCK, Ill. (WJPF) — The Cave-in-Rock Ferry resumed normal service Thursday morning. The ferry closed late last week…

(WJPF) — Five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in three southern Illinois Counties. On Wednesday, public…

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are investigating after a newspaper delivery person had their vehicle stolen. It…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Board has named three finalists for the police superintendent post currently held…

Gemini Middle School staff member Richard Kunz prepares for pick up meals to students, families, and members of…