LOCAL NEWS

Centralia Man Facing Multiple Charges After Deadly Shooting
CENTRALIA, Ill. (WJPF) – An arrest has been made following a deadly shooting in Centralia. 21 year old Shavonte Samuels of Centralia was arrested for the shooting that occurred this past Sunday, April 19, in the 900…
- April 23, 2026 8:45 am·

Herrin Elementary Faculty Member Faces Sexual Assault Charges
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – An educator of the Herrin Elementary School is facing sexual assault charges. Christopher Ballard of Carterville was taken into custody April 22nd in connection to an ongoing investigation into improper conduct with…
- April 23, 2026 8:22 am·

Illinois Republicans say Dems’ redistricting amendment would create more corrupt maps
By Sean Reed with the Illinois Radio Network (The Center Square) – A newly proposed Illinois constitutional amendment would change the way legislative and representative districts are drawn in the state. Republican state lawmakers strongly oppose the…
- April 22, 2026 8:04 am·
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See Black Veil Brides video for the title track to upcoming album ‘Vindicate’

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