I-DOT awards millions in community planning grants September 12, 2023 7:13 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that more than $11.4 million is being…
Missing 81-year-old woman found alive September 11, 2023 12:07 pm|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – An elderly Williamson County woman who wandered away from her home over the…
Williamson County Sheriff, others search for missing 81-year-old September 11, 2023 10:15 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The search continues Monday for a missing Williamson County senior citizen. Janet Borowitz,…
Large fight breaks out at exhibition basketball game September 11, 2023 9:37 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Carbondale Police are investigating a fight at an exhibition basketball game. Hundreds of people…
Illinois Lands New Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant September 9, 2023 8:09 am|Illinois has landed a new electric vehicle manufacturing plant. Gotion, which makes batteries for companies like Volkswagen, will…
Pair accused of attempting to extort Williamson County Sheriff’s Office September 7, 2023 10:23 am|MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve stopped an extortion scheme in which a…
Fatal Williamson County crash under investigation September 7, 2023 10:09 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Authorities in Williamson County are investigating a fatal traffic crash. The sheriff’s office…
Mt. Vernon man arrested on meth charges September 7, 2023 10:07 am|MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A police raid on a Mt. Vernon apartment complex has resulted in one…
SIU celebrates increase in enrollment September 6, 2023 9:46 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – For the first time since 2014, enrollment at SIU Carbondale has increased. 11,359 students…
18-year-old arrested after Mt. Vernon knife fight September 6, 2023 9:39 am|MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – An 18-year-old has been arrested following a knife fight in Mt. Vernon. Early…