Illinois tax rebates are coming — in time for the election September 13, 2022 8:29 am| SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Democrats who run state government celebrated while announcing that tax-rebate checks — totaling more…
Fentanyl-laced mail found in IDOC facilities September 5, 2022 5:59 am|Fentanyl-laced mail is making its way into Illinois’ corrections system and some are demanding a change in policy…
2 Illinois brothers face charges in Jan. 6 Capitol riot August 24, 2022 9:05 am| CHICAGO (AP) — Two brothers from Illinois have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for their…
West Nile Virus detected in Jackson County mosquitoes August 17, 2022 8:05 am| MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) – West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Jackson County. Symptoms of…
Two killed in pedestrian-train collision August 4, 2022 9:07 am| WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Two people were killed Wednesday when they were hit by a train…
$17.5 million being invested to rehab and renovate the Rend Lake Resort August 4, 2022 7:58 am| WHITTINGTON, Ill. (WJPF) — The State of Illinois is investing millions of dollars into the rehab and…
Store employees stop parking lot theft, detain suspect August 2, 2022 8:04 am| BLUFORD, Ill. (WJPF) – A man, trying to break into a car parked at a Jefferson County…
St. Louis region hit by more flooding, prompting rescues July 29, 2022 8:47 am|Source: AP ST. LOUIS (AP) — Heavy rains brought another round of flooding to the St. Louis region,…
Tim Leonard named Athletic Director at SIU July 23, 2022 8:28 am|Tim Leonard begins his role of Athletic Director at SIU on August 1st. Leonard was the former Athletic…
Gov. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19 July 19, 2022 5:01 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – Governor JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19. The 57-year-old said Tuesday he has…