Williamson County State’s Attorney hires Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate, fills two other positions

  MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – After a month on the job, Williamson County State’s Attorney Marcy Cacsio-Hale says she’s hired three new employees. After being unfilled for several months, the county now has a Domestic Violence Victim’s

Missing southern Illinois man found dead in Missouri

  JOHNSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The body of a missing southern Illinois man has been found in Missouri. Jason Blair, 43, was last seen alive on Thursday, August 18th, walking along a road north of Fredericktown,

Resident assistance program attracts doctors to rural Illinois

By TRINA THOMAS for the Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A program designed to provide better access to rural healthcare is helping both rural communities and new doctors. Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program Conference

Candidates for Illinois governor appeal to voters with 80 days before election

  By ANDREW HENSEL for the Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — With around 80 days until Illinois’ gubernatorial election, the major party candidates are laying out their plans for if they are elected. The Illinois