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SAFE-T Act amendments include denying pretrial release for serious crimes

December 1, 2022 @ 8:38 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Changes to the SAFE-T Act’s no-cash bail provision set to take effect Jan. 1 have been filed and Illinois state...

Marion man arrested for attempted murder, domestic battery

November 30, 2022 @ 11:31 am

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A Marion man has been arrested on charges including attempted murder and domestic battery. At about 2:10 Tuesday afternoon, Marion...

Chemical leak at Murray State University chemistry lab sends three to the hospit...

November 30, 2022 @ 9:31 am

MURRAY, Ky. (WJPF) – Three people were taken to the hospital Tuesday after a chemical leak inside the chemistry building at Murray State University....

Harrisburg man arrested for making false shooting threat

November 30, 2022 @ 9:28 am

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) – A Harrisburg man has been arrested for making a false threat at his local Walmart. Edward Hopkins, 56, was arrested...

Buyers sought for Herrin City Lake #2

November 30, 2022 @ 9:23 am

HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – The City of Herrin is moving forward with a plan to sell City Lake #2 and the surrounding property. The...

Avian flu suspected in over 300 wild bird deaths

November 30, 2022 @ 9:11 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – Over 300 water birds, mainly snow geese, were recently found dead at several state-owned hunting grounds in southern Illinois. Avian...