Illinois residents must travel to bet on Illini, Loyola

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A state law on sports gambling law is making it difficult — but not impossible — for Illinois residents to bet on the University of Illinois men’s basketball team when March Madness kicks

State funding allocated for boat access areas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Nearly $460,000 in state funding is being allocated for boat access areas in southern Illinois.  According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, The Boat Access Area Development Program provides financial assistance to

Man wanted in connection to Meredith murder

GALLATIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — A Harrisburg man is now wanted in connection to the recent murder of Mishealia Meredith. The 19-year-old was shot to death on Sunday. Her body was found in a remote part of