2.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Perry County

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL. (WJPF) – A small earthquake was felt early Sunday morning in Perry County. The 2.5 magnitude quake originated about four miles northeast of Pinckneyville. No damage has been reported.

Michigan man injured in I-57 crash

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL. (WJPF) – A Michigan man has been injured in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 57 in Williamson County. It happened around 7:30 AM Saturday  in the southbound lanes near mile post 47. According

Union: Tentative deal reached with charter school operator

CHICAGO (AP) – The nation’s first teachers’ strike against a charter school operator is ending in Chicago. The Chicago Teachers Union says more than 500 teachers will return to classes Monday at Acero’s charter schools after reaching

New U of Illinois center to focus on autonomous technology

URBANA, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is creating a new center to focus on autonomous technology such as self-driving cars and robotic assistants. The university has allocated $2.1 million for the Center for Autonomy.