Meat processor Deli Star to employ nearly 500 in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An Illinois meat processor is planning to relocate to midtown St. Louis, bringing nearly 500 jobs to the area. Deli Star Corp., of Fayetteville, Illinois, is in the midst of renovating more than
Vehicle damaged by gunshots in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are looking for the person responsible for firing gunshots in a residential neighborhood. Police say at about 10:45 p.m. Sunday, a person fired several shots in the 300 block of
Carbondale Police investigate Monday shooting
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — A pedestrian was hit by gunfire Monday in Carbondale. Carbondale Police say at about 5:50 p.m., the victim was walking near the intersection of North Pierce and East Burke Streets when they
Sens. Durbin, Duckworth ask for wilderness designation review of Shawnee National Forest
HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are asking the U.S. Forest Service to determine if the Shawnee National Forest meets the requirements to be considered for wilderness protection. The Shawnee Wilderness
Bald Knob Cross receives anonymous cash donation
ALTO PASS, Ill. (WJPF) — An anonymous donation will allow the caretakers of Bald Knob Cross to upgrade the landmark’s exterior lighting. A recent gift of over $3,000 will be put towards new LED lights. Cross
Brookport Bridge to close Thursday morning for repair
BROOKPORT, Ill. (WJPF) — The Brookport Bridge will temporarily close Thursday. From about 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., workers will be repairing overhead signage and performing right of way maintenance work on the bridge approaches. There will