1 person dead, 2 shooting incidents under investigation in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — One man is dead after what appears to be a retaliatory shooting on Carbondale’s north side Monday. The first incident happened just after 3:30 p.m. in the 900 block of North Almond Street.
Illinois launches online COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois public health officials have launched a COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers to check before leaving the state. The online map of the United States shows states that have an average daily case rate
Review cites ‘operational failures’ in Smollett prosecution
FILE – Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago on Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) CHICAGO (AP) — A special prosecutor in Chicago says Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and
Two women shot while inside their vehicle in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Two women are recovering after being shot while inside their car in Carbondale. It happened around 3:00 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of North Springer Street. According to Carbondale Police, the victims
Illinois imposes new Metro East COVID-19 rules after spike
CHICAGO (AP) — State officials are again imposing restrictions in southwestern Illinois following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the restrictions Sunday, including limiting capacity at meetings and social events and closing bars
Illinois county tables decision to keep jail’s ICE contract
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — A county board has tabled a decision on whether a northern Illinois jail will keep its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain immigrants. The Northwest Herald reports the resolution will
Former Gov. James Thompson dies at age 84
FILE – In this Oct. 7, 1985 file photo, Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, behind the wheel of a Chrysler convertible, is joined by G. Glenn Gardner, left, and Yoichi Nakane, after a news conference in Chicago.