COVID-19 outbreak traced back to Perry County church camp

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) — An outbreak of COVID-19 has been traced back to a Perry County church camp. Public Health officials are now alerting parents, whose children attended the Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp from July 10 –

Illinoisans can legally bet on the Olympics this year

  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — For the first time, Illinoisans will be able to legally place a wager on Olympic event. The Illinois Gaming Board approved Olympic betting in May, joining seven other states that allow it.

Grounded riverboat in Kentucky free after more than a week

CADIZ, Ky. (AP) — A riverboat stuck in Lake Barkley in Kentucky for more than a week was freed Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The American Jazz, with 120 passengers and 54 crew members, became stuck

Amtrak resumes pre-pandemic passenger rail schedule Monday

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Amtrak rail passenger service, significantly reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume full service on Monday. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced last week that the full pre-pandemic schedule will return with trains

Skeletal remains found in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

  MARION, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in southern Illinois were investigating after skeletal remains were found at a wildlife refuge. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office was working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois State Police

Woodlawn woman killed when floodwater carries vehicle off road

  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — A Woodlawn woman was killed when her car was swept off the road early Saturday morning by floodwaters. The body of Shelby Mitchell, a 25-year-old school teacher, was found Sunday. Authorities