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”

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