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McCann pleads not guilty to misusing campaign funds

PLAINVIEW, Ill. (WJPF) — Former State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Sam McCann has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he illegally spent campaign contributions. The 51-year-old Republican entered his not guilty plea Tuesday....

Victim ID'd in fatal plane crash

MAYFIELD, Ky. (WJPF) — Authorities have released the name of the pilot killed Monday in a plane crash near Mayfield, Kentucky. Henry Babenco, 60, was the only person onboard the small plane at the...

U.S. Attorney John Lausch to stay on the job

CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — The Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney investigating public corruption in Illinois will be retained by President Joe Biden after all. U.S. Sens Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworkth announced John Lausch, the U.S....

Legislation aims to shed light on transportation projects

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois lawmakers are introducing legislation that they say would hold the Department of Transportation accountable for the transportation projects they undertake. The American Society of Civil Engineers recently gave Illinois...

Two killed in Pulaski County train-truck crash

PULASKI COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Two people were killed when the truck they were riding in was hit by a train in Pulaski County. The accident happened at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday on a...

Suspect in custody after officer-involved shooting in southe...

HARDIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — One person is in custody after a burglary, car theft, and officer involved shooting in southeastern Illinois. Illinois State Police say the incident started at about 10:12 p.m. Saturday...

Maddy Vermejan named MVC Player of the Week

Southern Illinois University redshirt senior second baseman Maddy Vermejan has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Vermejan slashed .500/.750/.714 to help SIU extend its win streak to 14...

Makenzie Silvey named MVC Player of the Week

Southern Illinois University senior guard Makenzie Silvey has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Makenzie Silvey led the Salukis to a sweep of the Indiana State Sycamores over the...

Talkin Vols Podcast: Detrick Reeves Jr. scores 10 in Logan d...

The much anticipated debut of Detrick Reeves Jr. happened Thursday night in #4 John A. Logan’s 92-64 win over Wabash Valley. Reeves finished the game with 10 points, six of which game on a...

Southern Illinois Miners announce 2021 schedule

Southern Illinois renews chase for second championship May 27, home opener June 1 Marion, IL (February 17, 2021) – The Southern Illinois Miners have announced their schedule for the 2021 Frontier League season. The 96-game...