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Pedestrian killed in Murphysboro accident

November 10, 2021 @ 9:12 am

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — A person was killed Monday when they were hit by a vehicle in Murphysboro. It happened at about 5:20...

Classes cancelled Friday at SIU

November 10, 2021 @ 9:11 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Classes at SIU are cancelled Friday. Chancellor Austin Lane is encouraging students to use that time to practice self...

Herrin man arrested for pulling a gun in road rage episode

November 10, 2021 @ 9:08 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — A Herrin man was arrested after police say he pulled a gun during an episode of road rage in...

Carbondale man arrested after violent home invasion

November 10, 2021 @ 9:05 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — A Carbondale man faces charges including home invasion and aggravated battery. Carbondale Police say just after 11:30 a.m. Friday,...

Pritzker 5-year fiscal forecast has $1.7B revenue increase

November 10, 2021 @ 8:35 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An unexpectedly robust rebound in post-pandemic Illinois tax revenue reported Tuesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration bodes well for...

Ex-kennel operator sentenced after 29 dogs killed in fire

November 10, 2021 @ 8:33 am

WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — The operator of a suburban Chicago kennel where 29 dogs were killed in a fire will spend 20 days...

Still no action on addressing Illinois’ $4.4 billion unemployment debt

November 10, 2021 @ 8:28 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — If nothing is done soon to address Illinois’ unemployment trust fund debt, employer groups say the costs to do...

Legal sports betting popular in Illinois

November 10, 2021 @ 8:26 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) –In its first year, legal sports betting in Illinois has proved to be hugely popular. Eric Noggle, state revenue analyst with...