Two Gott’s, more questions in Williamson County Treasurer primary

  MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – The race for treasurer in Williamson County is attracting statewide attention after it was discovered that two different candidates, both named Ashley Gott, will be on the Republican primary ballot. The “first”

Fire damages Murphysboro Walmart

  MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) – The Murphysboro Walmart will be closed until further notice for cleanup after a fire. It’s believed the fire started on the roof of the store, sometime between 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office searching for non-compliant offender

  BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a violent offender. Terry Parkhill is classified as a Violent Offender Against Youth and, as such, must let authorities know his current

Murphysboro man convicted in Carbondale stabbing

  MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) – A Murphysboro man has been convicted of multiple counts of aggravated battery, all stemming from a stabbing last year. The Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office says the November 5, 2021 incident started

Cave-In-Rock Ferry open Thursday, likely to close again Friday – Sunday

  CAVE-IN-ROCK, Ill. (WJPF) – The Cave-In-Rock Ferry reopened for regular service Thursday, but will likely close again this weekend. The ferry had been out of service since February 25 due to high water levels on the

Madigan pleads not guilty in racketeering, bribery case

By JOHN O’CONNOR for the Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who held a virtual lock on Statehouse power for most of the past four decades, pleaded not guilty Wednesday

3 federal lawsuits accuse Salvation Army of wage violations

  NEW YORK (AP) — The Salvation Army was accused in three federal lawsuits filed Wednesday of violating federal labor law by not paying minimum wage to participants in its work-based rehabilitation programs. The lawsuits, filed in