Five people, four massage parlors named in Marion prostitution investigation
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – Five people were arrested Friday, accused of engaging in prostitution at four Marion massage parlors. Marion Police say a lengthy, undercover investigation, with the cooperation of Herrin Police, resulted in the following
Brookport Bridge reopens after winter weather closure
BROOKPORT, Ill. (WJPF) – After about a four day closure due to freezing on the bridge deck, the Brookport Bridge is again open for travel. The bridge, which has a metal road surface instead of concrete or
State high court to hear challenge to Missouri gun law
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday on the constitutionality of a new state law forbidding local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws. A lower court judge rejected
Drew Peterson asks judge to vacate murder conviction
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A judge was scheduled Monday to consider former Chicago-area police Sgt. Drew Peterson’s motion to vacate his 2012 conviction in the murder of his third wife. Officials have said Peterson will not attend the
Illinois opens applications for violence-prevention grants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials have announced the first of three applications for violence-prevention grants. The Department of Human Services said there’s $50 million for prevention services in Chicago including street-based “interruption” and victims’ services. Money for
Illinois judge blocks school mask mandate, state to appeal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents school districts statewide from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms, saying Gov. J.B. Pritzker overstepped his legal authority with