LOCAL NEWS

SIU Commencement Today
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Graduation kicked off this weekend at SIU. May 9, the Simmons Law School Commencement Ceremony took place at Shryock Auditorium. Two commencement ceremonies will take place today May 10…the first at 9am and…
- May 10, 2025 8:08 am·

A visit from Homeland Security Secretary Noem sparks debate in Springfield
By BEN SZALINSKI & JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Two hours in the state capital was enough for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to criticize Illinois’ immigration laws and its governor…
- May 8, 2025 7:53 am·

Domestic Disturbance call leads to arrest of teen in Mt. Vernon
MT. VERNON Ill. (WJPF) A domestic disturbance call led to the arrest of a teen in Mt. Vernon. Early May 7 around 2:30am, the sheriff’s office responded to a domestic disturbance call on Old Union Lane. The…
- May 8, 2025 7:30 am·
Rock News

- May 9, 2025 3:40 am|
The Killers, Tyler, the Creator and Olivia Rodrigo headlining 2025 Osheaga Festival

- May 9, 2025 3:30 am|
My Bloody Valentine to embark on 2025 overseas tour

- May 8, 2025 3:40 am|