Reitz appointed to Coal Advisory Board

RED BUD, Ill. (WJPF) — Democratic State Representative of Illinois’ 116th House District Nathan Reitz has been appointed to the Illinois Coal Development Board. It’s an advisory board for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Hemp plants stolen in Williamson County

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of hemp plants taken from a farm in the rural Marion area. The plants have an estimated value of over $8,000 if they