Branson, Missouri to require face coverings
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The popular Missouri tourist town of Branson will require face coverings in most public places in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, despite the objections of many, including comedian Yakov
Carbondale Police, federal officials investigating mail theft
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police say over 75 individuals have been affected by thefts from mail collection boxes over the last several months. Carbondale Police, along with the US Postal Service and US Inspector General, are
Johnson County man convicted of first degree murder
VIENNA, Ill. (WJPF) — A Johnson County man has been convicted in the 2015 shooting death of his father. Dennis Schapmire, 41, was found guilty of First Degree Murder. Prosecutors say he killed his father, Nicholas Schapmire,
IL Dept. of Agriculture: Don’t open, plant, throw away unsolicited seeds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — After reports of unsolicited seeds arriving in the mail from foreign countries, the Illinois Department of Agriculture is offering this advice should you receive any seeds in the mail: Don’t open them, don’t
Wisconsin among 4 states added to Chicago quarantine order
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago added Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota to the list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks. Meanwhile, Illinois learned Tuesday that its own residents
Lawsuit seeks $150M in ComEd refunds after bribery scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — A class-action lawsuit filed in Cook County seeks $150 million in refunds from ComEd for rate increases and benefits the utility received from Illinois as part of an alleged bribery scheme. The lawsuit was