Carterville facility wins Governor’s Engaging Aging Award
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) — A Carterville long term care facility is the recipient of the Governor’s Engaging Aging Award. Shawnee Alliance received the award for their efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to older adults in more than
State Rep. Mike Murphy resigns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Springfield area State Representative Mike Murphy has resigned his position. The first term Republican’s retirement went into effect at just before midnight Tuesday. Murphy’s district was mapped into the same district as
Store clerk opens fire on alleged thief’s get away vehicle
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WJPF) — After a shoplifting incident in Cape Girardeau, two people were arrested, including the store clerk. It happened Tuesday afternoon at the Cape Plaza shopping center on William Street. Police say the
Carmi man arrested after police chase, crash in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — Two people were arrested after a police chase in Saline County. Harrisburg Police say the incident started at about 9:00 p.m. Monday when they got a call from Carmi Police advising them
GOP Rep. Davis to seek reelection, skips race for governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, who toyed with the idea of challenging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker next fall, said Tuesday he will seek a sixth term in Congress. The Republican from Taylorville had said