Activist, 23, named to vacant Chicago-area state House post
CHICAGO (AP) — A 23-year-old community activist who works for U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia has been appointed…
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East St. Louis official faces $175K in fines to state board
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — An East St. Louis elected official owes more than $175,000 in accrued…
2 Soldiers killed in Afghanistan from Virginia, Illinois
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Pentagon says the two soldiers killed Saturday in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb…
Prosecutor wants federal death penalty in lawyer’s slaying
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The Madison County state’s attorney wants to see if the federal death penalty could…
Higher education board names CSU administrator as director
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago State University chief financial officer has been named the new executive director…
Two house fires under investigation in Cairo
CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) — A pair of house fires are under investigation in Cairo. Firefighters were first called…
Pier 1 to close Carbondale location
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Another national retailer is closing their Carbondale location. Pier 1 Imports has started liquidation…
Illinois accountant admits to embezzling $65M from clients
CHICAGO (AP) — An accountant has pleaded guilty to embezzling millions of dollars from a wealthy northern Illinois…
Official: DNA test to determine if coyote bit Chicago child
This Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 photo provided by Chicago Animal Care and Control in Chicago shows an injured…
Chicago coyote captured after 2 suspected attacks reported
A Chicago police officer and a Chicago Animal Care and Control worker carry a coyote out in a…
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