East Cape Girardeau structures condemned after flooding
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, IL. (WJPF) — The East Cape Girardeau Village Board has unanimously voted to condemn a portion of the community. The trailer park, camp ground, A-frame homes, and the former Tiki Hut were all deemed
Additional charges filed in Ardery murder
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL. (WJPF) — Additional chargers have been filed against Thomas McCoy, the West Frankfort man accused in the murder of Kendra Ardery. McCoy faces two counts of First Degree Murder, one count of Concealment of
Study says Chicago casino wouldn’t be profitable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A consultant has determined that a casino in Chicago would not be profitable enough. The study by Union Gaming Analytics released Tuesday concludes that Illinois casino tax and fee structures are too “onerous”
Illinois’ 1st West Nile virus case confirmed in Chicago man
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health says a Chicago resident in his 70s is the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in the state this year. It said Tuesday the man
Marker commemorates planting of Illinois’ first soybeans
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — A marker will be placed at a site in southern Illinois where the state’s first soybeans were planted. Officials of the Illinois State Historical Society will join Lewis and Clark Community College representatives
Pelosi to kick off Governor’s Day at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will keynote the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch. Organizers expect thousands to attend Wednesday’s brunch that kicks off Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair . The