Two adults, two children hurt in Franklin County crash

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Four Florida residents, two of them small children under the age of 10, were hurt in a crash Thursday in Franklin County. Illinois State Police say the single vehicle crash happened at

Three arrested in Marion meth investigation

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Three people were arrested Wednesday in Marion in connection to an investigation involving the distribution of crystal methamphetamine. According to the Marion Police Department, a confidential source was used to purchase the illicit

I-DOT: “Think before you throw”

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – The Illinois Department of Transportation wants drivers in the state to think twice before throwing trashing out their vehicle window. I-DOT spokesman Paul Wappel said littering is not only bad for the environment,

McWilliam to make first court appearance Thursday

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — Alexander McWilliam, the Harrisburg man charged in the shooting death of Mishealia Meredith, will have his first appearance in court Thursday. The 36-year-old was arrested Tuesday after a stand-off with police at a

Walk-in vaccination clinics operating Thursday in Jackson, Franklin counties

(WJPF) — Free, walk-in vaccination clinics will be held today in Jackson and Franklin counties. In Jackson County, Illinois residents who are currently eligible to receive the shot under state guideline can get the one dose Johnson

Williamson County Road closed due to mine subsidence

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — A portion of Reed Cemetery Road in Williamson County is closed due to mine subsidence. The Williamson County Highway Department says the affected area is about a quarter mile south of Stotlar

Suspect wanted in Carbondale shooting

CARONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for firing shots that hit a pair of vehicles. It happened at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block

Illinois lawmakers propose additional fishing fee to fight Asian carp

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — In addition to the state’s existing stamp, Illinois lawmakers are working on adding another fee for those who want permission to fish in the state’s rivers and various water holes that would go

Teacher group says Illinois teachers, districts need more money

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The third annual State of Education report was released Tuesday by the Illinois Education Association and one of the main messages is that teachers and school districts need more money. One thousand adults

Pritzker says, ‘I trust doctors,’ receives COVID-19 vaccine

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker rolled up his sleeve Wednesday to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The 56-year-old governor said was eligible for the vaccine as a government worker and stepped up at the mass vaccination