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Marion teen killed in accident

July 27, 2021 @ 6:24 am

A Marion teen was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Franklin County on Friday. Authorities say 19-year-old Silas Jones was southbound on North...

Fire destroys former church building

July 27, 2021 @ 6:21 am

A former church building in the community of Elco, north of Tamms, has been destroyed by fire. Crews from Jonesboro, Tamms, Ullin and...

Over 60 new covid cases locally

July 26, 2021 @ 5:42 am

Local health officials reported 62 new covid-19 cases on Friday. Williamson County had 39 new cases; Franklin County 23 new cases. Nearly a dozen...

Ezike: Pandemic of the unvaccinated

July 26, 2021 @ 5:38 am

Illinois’ top public health doctor says we are now in a pandemic of the unvaccinated. With covid cases increasing, Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi...

Five hurt in Alexander County crash

July 23, 2021 @ 7:17 am

ALEXANDER COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Five people, including two children, were hurt in a fiery crash in Alexander County. Illinois State Police say...

National Weather Service to begin sending alerts to cell phones

July 23, 2021 @ 7:15 am

PADUCAH, Ky. (WJPF) — Starting next Wednesday, the National Weather Service will begin sending severe weather alerts to cell phones. The Wireless Emergency...

Futiva warns of con-artists posing as employees

July 23, 2021 @ 7:13 am

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Internet service provider Futiva says scammers may be going door-to-door, trying to collect money. Futiva says while their agents...

Shawnee National Wilderness Area? Not likely says Senator Durbin

July 22, 2021 @ 11:47 am

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — A recently announced review of the Shawnee National Forest for wilderness designation won’t result in many changes, says Senator...