Illinois governor imposes stay-at-home order to curb virus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, announces a shelter in place rule to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus, during a news conference Friday, March 20, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois
Customers cheer after woman gives birth at Missouri Walmart
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KYTV-TV) — Customers cheered at a Walmart in Missouri after a woman gave birth to a baby girl in the store’s toilet paper aisle. Store manager Jessica Hinkle says the woman told employees Wednesday that
Carbondale Police investigating home invasion
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are investigating a home invasion that happened Friday on West Sycamore Street. Around 6:40 a.m., two white men and one while woman entered the victim’s home and demanded money. The suspects
SIU-C puts graduation ceremonies on hold
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — SIU has put on hold their scheduled May commencement exercises in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The decision to scrap the ceremonies does not mean students will not graduate. Qualified students will have
86-year-old recovering after being hit by truck
MASSAC COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — An 86-year-old Metropolis woman is recovering after being hit by a truck while crossing the street. According to Illinois State Police, Betty Varnum was walking across US 45 just before 1:00 p.m.
Williamson County issues disaster declaration, closed county administrative building
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Williamson County has joined Jackson County in declaring a disaster declaration in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. County government will remain open, but effective Friday, the Williamson County Administrative Building will be
Man faces federal charges in Illinois trooper’s killing
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a southern Illinois man accused of fatally shooting a state trooper on drug and weapons charges. U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft announced Thursday that 46-year-old Christopher
Illinois officials: 3 more dead, 422 now positive for virus
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois public health officials say three more people have died after contracting the coronavirus and 422 people statewide have now tested positive for the disease caused by the virus. A total of 4 people
Suspect test kits seized at O’Hare International Airport
CHICAGO (AP) — Illegal coronavirus test kits were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The officers intercepted packages containing the questionable drug kits Thursday after they arrived from the