Carbondale City Council unanimously approves face mask ordinance
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — The Carbondale City Council has unanimously approved a new ordinance requiring face masks to be worn in all public places. The new rule is in response to a recent rise in the number
No injuries reported after SUV crashes into Carbondale restaurant
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Nobody was hurt when an SUV crashed through a Carbondale restaurant. It happened during the lunchtime rush Thursday at Emma & Arnie’s Sandwich Shop. No charges against the driver have been announced by
Month-long closure of Cairo Bridge to begin Saturday
PADUCAH, Ky. (WJPF) — The Cairo Bridge, which carries US 51 over the Ohio River, will close Saturday for repair work. The closure is expected to last about a month. Crews will work along a nearly 2-mile
New daily COVID-19 cases hits nearly 2 month high
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — 48 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across southern Illinois Thursday. New cases were confirmed in Franklin (5), Galatin (1), Jackson (15), Jefferson (6), Massac (1), Perry (3), Randolph (1), Saline (5), White
Bipartisan calls for special session grows alongside chorus for Madigan to step down
FILE – In this Aug. 28, 2017, file photo, Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, looks out over the floor the Illinois House at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State