Natalie Phelps Finnie appointed IDNR Director January 24, 2023 7:33 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – A southern Illinoisan will be the next head of the Illinois Department of Natural…
Illinois GOP chairman wants review of neutrality in primary process January 24, 2023 7:26 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The chairman of the Illinois Republican Party is providing some insight on how the…
Body taken with stolen funeral home van found in Chicago January 24, 2023 7:22 am|CHICAGO (AP) — A man’s remains were recovered Monday in Chicago, two days after they were in a…
Missouri man gets life sentence for Illinois officer’s death January 24, 2023 7:19 am|EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A Missouri man was sentenced to life plus 13 years in prison on Monday…
Another 1,690 plaintiffs sue over Illinois’ gun ban January 24, 2023 7:17 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Another challenge to Illinois’ gun ban from attorney Thomas DeVore has been filed, and…
Death investigation underway in Carbondale January 21, 2023 10:22 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — State and local police are investigating a death in Carbondale. At about 1:30 a.m.…
Franklin County man sentenced to 48 years for sexually abusing a child January 20, 2023 9:51 am|BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – A West Frankfort man has been sentenced to 48 years in state prison for…
Carbondale man arrested for business burglary, threatening police January 20, 2023 9:49 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man is facing multiple charges after police say he robbed a business…
Southern Illinois man convicted of traveling to entice a minor into sexual activity January 20, 2023 9:46 am|BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – An area man has been convicted in federal court of traveling to entice a…
Drugs, other risks ruled out at prison where dozens got sick January 20, 2023 9:42 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Testing to determine the reason two dozen employees at a state prison this week needed…