After stalling, legislature expects energy deal this summer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois lawmakers are expected to come back sometime this summer after failing to bring sweeping energy legislation across the finish line. Tweaks to the proposal continue to be made. The Senate and House
Fire suppression efforts continue at Illinois chemical plant
ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) — Fire suppression efforts continued Wednesday at a chemical fire near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line as public health officials lifted an outdoor mask mandate for those within a 3-mile radius of the Chemtool plant.
June 18 – 21 free fishing weekend in Illinois
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — This Father’s Day weekend is a free fishing weekend for Illinois anglers. From June 18 – 21, you can fish without purchasing a license, salmon stamp, or trout stamp.
U.S. Rep. Mary Miller votes “no” on awarding Congressional Gold Medals to Capitol Police
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJPF) — U.S. Representative Mary Miller voted Tuesday against a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement officers in recognition of their efforts during the January
Investigation continues after shots fired Tuesday at Herrin Park
HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) — Herrin Police continue to investigate a shooting Tuesday night at the city park. While little league games were being played just yards away, police say an unknown number of suspects fired multiple