Convicted felon arrested on weapons charges May 24, 2022 @ 10:34 am CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A convicted felon is back behind bars after he was caught by police in possession of a stolen gun.... Read More
Ex-mayor pleads guilty in red-light camera scandal May 24, 2022 @ 8:37 am OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (AP) — A former suburban Chicago mayor pleaded guilty Monday to taking kickbacks to support the use of red-light cameras... Read More
Two new measures promote Illinois-grown food May 24, 2022 @ 8:35 am By ZETA CROSS for the Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois farmers will now have an easier time getting Illinois-grown food... Read More
Metropolis man wanted on warrants arrested after fighting with police May 24, 2022 @ 7:26 am METROPOLIS, Ill. (WJPF) – A Metropolis man is facing battery charges after fighting with a police officer during an arrest. Metropolis Police say... Read More
Man charged after shootout at Chicago's Millennium Park May 23, 2022 @ 8:17 am CHICAGO (AP) — A 22-year-old man faces aggravated assault of a peace officer and weapons charges following a shootout with an off-duty sheriff’s... Read More
Marion landscaper facing sexual abuse, unlawful restraint charges May 23, 2022 @ 8:16 am MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A Williamson County businessman has been arrested on sexual abuse charges. Chris Sollers, 41, operates a landscaping business and... Read More
Williamson County State's Attorney cited for DUI May 23, 2022 @ 8:04 am MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – Williamson County State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti has been cited for driving under the influence. In an open letter to... Read More
Illinois health officials encourage second booster shot as Covid-19 cases rise May 21, 2022 @ 8:19 am COVID-19 is rising up again in several areas of the state. The State Department of Public Health is reporting more than 40,000 new cases... Read More
Herrin man arrested for possessing child pornography May 21, 2022 @ 8:08 am A Herrin man has been arrested for possessing child pornography. Herrin police received a report of a suspicious man around 6:30am on Thursday, May... Read More
Bomb threat closes Randolph County Courthouse Thursday May 19, 2022 @ 11:22 am CHESTER, Ill. (WJPF) — The Randolph County Courthouse closed to the public Thursday morning due to a bomb threat. Th Randolph County Sheriff’s... Read More