BBQ legend Mike Mills passes away
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — Mike Mills, founder of 17th Street Barbecue, has died. Mills’ daughter announced his passing Tuesday from what’s being called a non-covid illness. Mills won numerous barbeque competitions across the country. In 2010, he
Four charged with murder in 2019 homicide
HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — Four people now face murder charges in connection to the 2019 death of a Herrin man. On January 27, 2019, Jeffery Ennis, 50, was found lying in a driveway in the 700 block
Vehicle damaged in Carbondale shooting
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are investigating a Christmas shooting that damaged property, but caused no injuries. Officers were called to the 500 block of South Beverage Street around 11:20 p.m. after a report of shots
Two arrested for Carbondale armed robbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Two men have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery Monday in Carbondale. At about 11:30 p.m., officers were called to a business in the 700 block of North Giant City Road.
Illinois businesses prepare another minimum wage increase
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — With the new year, Illinois will see another minimum wage hike on Jan. 1. The state’s minimum wage goes up to $11 for hourly workers, $6.60 for those who also earn tips, and