City of Carbondale postpones spring clean-up May 11, 2020 @ 9:24 am CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — The City of Carbondale has postponed its annual spring clean-up due to COVID-19. According to a Monday press release, the... Read More
Ex-comptroller seeks release from prison over virus concerns May 11, 2020 @ 9:05 am DIXON, Ill. (Sauk Valley Media) — The former Dixon comptroller convicted of stealing nearly $54 million from the northern Illinois city is seeking release... Read More
Pritzker defends extended order, faces salon owner lawsuit May 11, 2020 @ 8:37 am FILE – In this April 23, 2020 file photo, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces an extension of the stay at home order for Illinois as... Read More
Union County man wanted for battery, endangering the life of a child May 8, 2020 @ 5:32 am Ronald Davis, Jr. | Union County Sheriff’s Office UNION COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help... Read More
Labor deal averts strike at dozens of Illinois nursing homes May 7, 2020 @ 8:37 am CHICAGO (AP) — Staff at dozens of Illinois nursing homes have called off a strike set for Friday morning after the workers’ union reached... Read More
Suburban Chicago duo charged in starving deaths of 2 dogs May 7, 2020 @ 8:34 am NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man and woman face felony cruelty to animals charges for allegedly starving two of their dogs to... Read More
ISP investigating Cairo shooting May 7, 2020 @ 8:15 am CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) — Illinois State Police are investigating a shooting in Cairo. It happened Tuesday in the 2300 block of Pine Street. A... Read More
GOP wants 'local' say in Pritzker's COVID-19 reopening plan May 6, 2020 @ 8:04 pm FILE – In this May 8, 2019 file photo, Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, speaks as Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, looks on in Springfield, Ill.... Read More
Jim Bakker seeks suit dismissal; ex-governor is his lawyer May 6, 2020 @ 8:16 am FILE – In this May 13, 2016, file photo, then Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, speaks during a news conference in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP... Read More
Gov. Pritzker: 5-part reopening plan dependent on infections May 6, 2020 @ 8:03 am FILE – In this April 23, 2020 file photo, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces an extension of the stay at home order for Illinois as... Read More