2020 Cobden Peach Festival cancelled
COBDEN, Ill. (WJPF) — This year’s Cobden Peach Festival has been cancelled due to concerns over the possible spread of COVID-19. Organizers made the announcement Tuesday, adding they plan to hold the festival again next year. This
17-year-old shot after Carbondale fight
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — A fight between acquaintances in Carbondale led to a 17-year-old being shot Friday. It happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of West Walnut Street. The male victim was taken to a
Chicago cancels Lollapalooza, other festivals due to virus
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials have canceled summer festivals through Labor Day, including Lollapalooza, over coronavirus concerns. The city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced Tuesday that it had scrapped all permitted special events including
New cases of COVID-19 reported Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 797 new cases of COVID-19, including 95 additional deaths Tuesday In southern Illinois, new cases were reported in Johnson (1) and Williamson (4) counties. One death
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative to shut down one coal-fired generator
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — The Southern Illinois Power Cooperative has announced plans to shut down the company’s largest coal fired generator. As many as 26 of the company’s 82 employees could face layoffs. The Marion power plant
Two killed in high speed crash
CARMI, Ill. (WJPF) — A pair of Carmi men are dead after a high speed crash Monday night. It happened at about 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fackney and Fifth Streets in Carmi. Police say the
New cases of COVID-19 reported Monday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — In the past 24 hours, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 658 new cases of COVID-19, including 23 additional deaths. In southern Illinois, new cases were reported in Alexander (2), Jackson (3),
Three injured in Jackson County crash
ROCKWOOD, Ill. (WJPF) — Three people, including two 16-year-old girls, were hurt in a two car crash in Jackson County Sunday. It happened at about 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Route 3 and Hog Hill Road
Lincoln Birthplace increasing visitor access this week
HODGENVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in Kentucky is increasing visitor access and services this week with guidance from government health officials about the coronavirus pandemic. The park at Hodgenville reopened access Monday to its