Murphysboro teachers to strike Thursday
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — There will be no classes, no sporting events, no extra-curricular activities for students of Murphysboro CUSD #186 Thursday. Murphysboro teachers voted to strike Wednesday night after rejecting the final offer from the Murphysboro
Pritzker demands Sandoval quit chairmanship during probe
FILE – Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval, D-Chicago (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that Sen. Martin Sandoval should step down as chairman of the Transportation Committee
New abortion clinic going up in Fairview Heights
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — Planned Parenthood has quietly been building a new abortion clinic in Illinois, just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, as Missouri women concerned about the uncertain future of a St. Louis
Mother arrested for kidnapping daughter
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — A 15-year-old Marion girl, kidnapped by her mom, has been found and returned home safely. 32-year-old April Craig had lost all parental rights to her daughter, Adrien Simmons. Both were located in
Jury seated, opening statements given in Pullen trial
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — The trial of Jody Pullen, Jr continues Wednesday in Murphysboro. Jury selection wrapped up late Tuesday. Opening statements were then given and then the prosecution began presenting its case. Pullen faces multiple charges
US sought corruption evidence in search of senator’s office
CHICAGO (AP) — A search of Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s office and home by the FBI was focused on activities involving the politician and employees of the state Department of Transportation. That is according to a