Bailey takes lead in GOP primary poll June 13, 2022 6:23 am|With a little more than two weeks before the June 28 primary election, a new front-runner in the…
Five Southern Illinois counties at ‘high’ community level June 13, 2022 6:19 am|Five Southern Illinois counties are now considered at high community level for COVID-19. The Illinois Department of Public…
Southern Illinois mayor dies suddenly May 30, 2022 6:50 am|A Southern Illinois mayor and former junior college president has died. Mike Dreith, 65, who was the current…
Marion remembers deadly tornado May 30, 2022 6:46 am|A memorial service was held on the town square in Marion on Sunday to remember those who lost…
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…