Some Choate patients to be transferred, facility to be partially repurposed unde... March 8, 2023 @ 11:20 am ANNA, Ill. (WJPF) – Governor JB Pritzker has put forth a plan that he says will address some of the persistent problems at the... Read More
Marion man arrested on cyberstalking charges March 8, 2023 @ 7:16 am CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Marion man has been arrested on charges of cyberstalking. Tyler Labelle, 27, was arrested on Monday. In a Tuesday... Read More
Former nurse pleads guilty to stealing opioids March 7, 2023 @ 9:46 am MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A former healthcare worker has pleaded guilty to charges that she stole opioids from a hospital. Linnea O’Neal, 46, of... Read More
Downstate union abandons dues demands and termination threat March 7, 2023 @ 8:04 am MURPHYSBORO, Ill, (IRN) — A downstate factory worker is claiming victory over a union that was taking money from her paycheck. Mary Beck slapped... Read More
Father of Nashville Waffle House shooter gets 18 months March 7, 2023 @ 7:31 am PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an... Read More
Accused Chicago officer killer ordered held without bond March 6, 2023 @ 7:24 am CHICAGO (AP) — A judge ordered a teenager held without bond Friday in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer. Steven Montano, 18,... Read More
Arrests have been made in connection to a stolen vehicle in Williamson County March 4, 2023 @ 8:20 am Pittsburg, Ill. (WJPF) Arrests have been made in connection to a stolen vehicle in Williamson County.. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office received a report... Read More
$1Million Bond Set For Three Suspects After Shooting Gel Water Beads At Marion J... March 4, 2023 @ 8:16 am A 1 million dollar bond has been set for the three males arrested for shooting gel water beads at students in Marion. 18 year... Read More
$1Million Bond Set For Three Suspects After Shooting Gel Water Beads At Marion J... March 4, 2023 @ 8:16 am MARION, Ill. (WJPF) A 1 million dollar bond has been set for the three males arrested for shooting gel water beads at students in... Read More
Illinois’ gun ban addresses ‘episodic massacres,’ state argues in defense ... March 3, 2023 @ 9:06 am SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — In its response to plaintiffs’ groups suing to block Illinois’ gun ban and registry, the state argues the law is... Read More