Two Herrin residents facing meth trafficking charges February 27, 2024 8:37 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Pre-trial hearings have been scheduled for two Herrin residents accused of trafficking meth…
Three homes damaged in West Frankfort fire February 27, 2024 8:31 am|WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – Three homes have been damaged by fire in West Frankfort. Firefighters arrived at…
Illinois Municipal League sees negative impact in Pritzker’s budget February 26, 2024 8:03 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The Illinois Municipal League is warning that eliminating the 1% grocery tax as Gov.…
Trucking group says they’ll sue if IL adopts CA emissions standards February 26, 2024 7:17 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — California vehicle emissions standards may be coming to Illinois. An Illinois state legislator has…
Illinois ranked choice voting task force hears about possible complications February 26, 2024 6:58 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — An Illinois task force investigating a possible switch to ranked choice voting in elections…
EPA approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in Illinois, 7 other Midwest states February 23, 2024 9:50 am|DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Drivers in eight Midwestern states will be able to fuel up with a higher…
Carbondale man facing attempted murder charge over Wednesday morning stabbing February 22, 2024 9:37 am|Cody Simon CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing Wednesday…
Proposed $53B state budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools February 22, 2024 9:29 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money…
Medical emergency likely cause of school bus crash February 21, 2024 9:21 am|CREAL SPRINGS, Ill. (WJPF) – No major injuries were reported after the driver of a school bus suffered…
Armed Mt. Vernon resident stops attempted break-in February 21, 2024 9:18 am|Dewayne Corbett MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mt. Vernon man is behind bars after police say he…