Governor urges Congress to legalize abortion May 12, 2022 6:23 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor is urging Congress to legalize abortion in federal law now that…
SUV crashes through Carbondale storefront May 2, 2022 9:06 am| CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale jewelry store is temporarily closed after an SUV smashed through its…
Highway named after fallen firefighter April 11, 2022 6:55 am|The Illinois legislature has voted to rename a section of Illinois 148 near Christopher as the Kody M.…
Former Herrin mayor passes away April 11, 2022 6:51 am|Former Herrin mayor Vic Ritter has passed away. The Herrin Independent reported the news over the weekend on…
Carbondale man convicted of selling crack cocaine March 29, 2022 10:39 am| MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man has been found guilty of selling illegal drugs. Jeffrey Chism,…
Mask mandate in schools no longer required February 28, 2022 6:24 am|Masks are no longer required in schools after Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a sudden reversal in his policy…
ISP squad car struck, trooper injured February 28, 2022 6:20 am|An Illinois State Police trooper was injured Saturday when his squad car was struck by a passing motorist.…
Pulaski County deputy dies in crash February 21, 2022 6:26 am|The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that one of its deputies died late Saturday evening. According…
Plummer bill requires no pay from private parties February 21, 2022 6:23 am|Saying private dollars shouldn’t be paying public employees, an Illinois state lawmaker has introduced legislation which would prevent…
Two killed in Alexander County crash January 31, 2022 8:27 am|Two out of state residents were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Alexander County on Sunday. The accident…