Plane makes emergency landing on interstate near Joliet
NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — A stalled engine forced the pilot of a small aircraft to make an emergency landing Thursday on Interstate 355 near Interstate 80 south of Chicago, according to authorities. Illinois State Police
Traffic stop in northern Illinois reveals 897 tabs of LSD
HARVARD, Ill. (AP) — A 27-year-old northern Illinois man was arrested after police during a traffic stop discovered nearly 900 tabs of LSD in his vehicle. The (Crystal Lake) Northwest Herald reported that Alek A. Montemayor of
Gov. Pritzker to unveil new COVID-19 vaccine incentive
GURNEE, Ill. (WJPF) — Governor JB Pritzker is expected to announce Thursday another incentive to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Pritzker is scheduled to make the announcement at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Dead body found near Harrisburg
SALINE COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead along Route 13 in Saline County. The body was discovered Wednesday afternoon, just west of Harrisburg. Neither the identity of the man
18-year-old charged in airsoft shooting
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) — A Pinckneyville man is in custody after a shooting involving an airsoft gun. It happened Tuesday on West Ozburn Street in Pinckneyville. Police say after a verbal altercation, McCaline Houghland, 18, shot
Old King Coal festival returns for 2021
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) — After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, West Frankfort’s Old King Coal festival returns Thursday. Things begin at 5:00 p.m. and run through Sunday. The annual Coal Miner’s Memorial Service is scheduled
John A Logan College graduation scheduled for Thursday night
DU QUOIN, Ill. (WJPF) — John A Logan College will recognize it’s 2021 graduates Thursday night. School officials say nearly 480 students will receive their diploma. Due to social distancing requirements, commencement will take place at
Baker resigns coaching position, still employed by school district
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Marion High School Girls Track Coach Sara Baker has resigned her coaching position, but remains employed by the school district. The decision was made Wednesday night at the Marion School Board meeting.
Enhanced unemployment benefits won’t end early in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Unemployed Illinoisans will continue to receive an extra $300 in weekly benefits. Governor JB Pritzker says he’s “not going to pull the rug out from under people.” Business groups have sent the