Family of American says he was freed by Taliban in swap September 19, 2022 8:37 am| WASHINGTON (AP) — An American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has…
Two Illinois sites get new names, eliminating derogatory term September 19, 2022 8:31 am| PALOS PARK, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago waterway and a western Illinois island have been renamed…
State program allows Illinois prisoners to take college courses with federal grants September 19, 2022 8:29 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Classes have begun at college campuses around the state, but also at an…
Illinois sports betting revenue tops $1 billion mark September 19, 2022 8:25 am| CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — The sports betting industry in Illinois has reached a new milestone. The state…
Vice President Harris to visit Illinois Friday September 16, 2022 8:43 am| CHICAGO, Ill. (WJPF) – Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Illinois Friday. Vice President Harris will…
SIU Board of Trustees approves FY 2023 budget September 16, 2022 8:36 am| EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – The SIU Board of Trustees has approved a $356 million dollar budget for…
Bed Bath & Beyond closing Carbondale, Fairview Heights locations September 16, 2022 8:33 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — The Carbondale Bed Bath & Beyond is slated to close. The home goods retailer…
Illinois tax revenue surpasses pre-pandemic growth trend but challenges lie ahead September 16, 2022 8:28 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A new report from Pew Charitable Trusts finds that tax revenue in Illinois is…
How will a third consecutive La Nina weather pattern affect Illinois’ winter? September 16, 2022 8:26 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — For a third year in a row, it appears the country will see…
Two Cairo men charged in two-year-old gun theft case September 15, 2022 9:11 am| CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WJPF) – Two Cairo men have been charged in connection to a Cape Girardeau…