Williamson County Sheriff's Office search for missing Marion man June 24, 2021 @ 7:52 am WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. Wesley Gentry, 39,... Read More
Zanotti one of three recommended for U.S. Attorney post June 24, 2021 @ 7:46 am WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Williamson County State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti is one of three people that have been recommended to be the... Read More
Credit rating agency revises Illinois' financial outlook June 24, 2021 @ 7:17 am CHICAGO, Ill. (WJPF) — Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on Illinois’ General Obligation Bonds from negative to positive. The bonds are now... Read More
19 indicted, 15 arrested in Franklin County on drug charges June 23, 2021 @ 9:11 am FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — A six-month-long undercover narcotics investigation has led to the indictment of 19 people in Franklin County. The indictments... Read More
No firework display planned this year at Rend Lake June 23, 2021 @ 9:04 am FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Fireworks won’t light up the night sky this year at Rend Lake. The Benton-West City Chamber of Commerce,... Read More
SIU names new head of diversity, equity, and inclusion June 23, 2021 @ 8:41 am CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — SIU Carbondale is welcoming a new Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Paul Frazier is described by the... Read More
Union County man pleads guilty to sexual assault June 22, 2021 @ 9:24 am JONESBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — An Anna man has pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Rusty Shipley, 22, is charged with sexually assaulting a child... Read More
Changes planned for Ft. Massac State Park June 22, 2021 @ 9:23 am METROPOLIS, Ill. (WJPF) — A $200,000 state grant will bring changes to Fort Massac State Park. At a press conference Monday, State Senator... Read More
Canoer drowns in Current River June 22, 2021 @ 9:18 am CARTER COUNTY, Mo. (WJPF) — A canoer has drowned on the Current River. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says David Robles, 82, of... Read More
Rauner settles robocall lawsuit June 22, 2021 @ 8:39 am SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Former Governor Bruce Rauner has settled a lawsuit over robocalls made during his campaigns. The calls, made to possibly... Read More