Stabbing under investigation in Colp
COLP, Ill. (WJPF) – A fatal stabbing is under investigation in Colp. Police were called to two different locations on Johnson Street and Ferguson Street – at about 6:45 a.m. Thursday. No arrests have been announced,
New contract funds Cave-in-Rock Ferry through 2024
CAVE-IN-ROCK, Ill. (WJPF) – A new contract has been signed that will keep the Cave-in-Rock Ferry running for another two years. The agreement is valued at over $3.3 million. The ferry is operated by a private
Shooting death under investigation in Williamson County
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Authorities in Williamson County are investigating a homicide. At about 10:50 p.m. Wednesday , the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says a man was shot to death at a rural home in
Kentucky governor announces another round of tornado-recovery funding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced another round of state assistance for regions of Kentucky hit by tornadoes last December. The nearly $800,000 in funding will go to Hopkins and Taylor counties, the governor
Illinois grocery tax suspended for year starting Friday
By CLAIRE SAVAGE for the Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The sales tax on groceries in Illinois will be suspended for a year starting Friday, under the state budget approved in April. The state’s tax relief program will
After contempt order, state transfers ‘unfit’ detainee, but dozens across state remain in limbo
By GREG BISHOP for the Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — After the secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services was found in contempt of court, a county detainee was transferred to state custody, but
Illinois law enforcement officials unveil illegal gun tracing technology
By KEVIN BESSLER for the Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A new tool for Illinois law enforcement tracks down sources of illegal guns. Crime Gun Connect is a database law enforcement can use to find