Secretary of State bomb squad activated during overnight standoff August 16, 2023 8:23 am|ZEIGLER, Ill. (WJPF) – A mental health crisis overnight in Zeigler ended with a visit from the bomb…
Lightning the suspected cause in two Monday morning fires August 15, 2023 8:28 am|(WJPF) — Lightning is the suspected cause of two Monday fires. Around 4:00 a.m. firefighters in DuQuoin were…
Pritzker vetoes bill that lifted moratorium on new nuclear power stations August 14, 2023 9:22 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois’ moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction will stay in place for…
Starting next year, child influencers can sue if earnings aren’t set aside, says new Illinois law August 14, 2023 9:13 am| CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers…
3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say August 14, 2023 8:41 am| AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the…
Two Women Arrested in Williamson County for Endangering the Life/Health of a Child and Methamphetamine August 12, 2023 8:14 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Two women have been arrested in Williamson County for Endangering the Life or…
Zeigler Man Guilty of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault August 12, 2023 8:03 am|ZEIGLER Ill. (WJPF) – A Zeigler man has been found guilty of multiple sexual assault charges involving a…
Illinois Supreme Court upholds state gun and magazine ban August 11, 2023 9:17 am|CHICAGO, Ill. (WJPF) – In a four-to-three decision, the Illinois Supreme Court sided Friday with the Pritzker administration…
Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his Madigan August 10, 2023 9:12 am| CHICAGO (AP) — The trial of a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan opened…
Police officer stabbed while conducting wellness check August 10, 2023 9:07 am|NASHVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – A police officer is recovering after being stabbed in the neck in Washington County.…