Juneteenth now an Illinois state holiday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday declaring Juneteenth an official state holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its territories in 1865. Juneteenth will be recognized as
Foam brings fire at Illinois chemical plant ‘under control’
ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) — An industrial firefighting team continued battling a fire Tuesday that has consumed an chemical plant in northern Illinois and forced the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses. Before pouring fire-fighting foam on the
No movement on energy policy overhaul as Senate adjourns
CHICAGO (AP) — Legislators returned to Springfield to take up a massive overhaul of energy policy that includes a bailout for nuclear plants and closing coal-fired plants, but negotiations stalled Tuesday. Proposals on energy and an elected
Carbondale man charged with home invasion, sexual assault
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — A Carbondale man has been indicted on multiple charges, including home invasion and sexually assaulting an elderly person. Kyle Locklear, 30, faces eight felony charges in connection to a May 1, 2021
Shots fired at Herrin Park
HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — Two people are in custody after shots were fired Tuesday at the Herrin Park. Multiple shots rang out just before 7:00 p.m. near baseball diamond #6. Tee-ball and little league games were