Stolen gun recovered from Carbondale home
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man was arrested after police found a stolen gun and drugs inside his home. Carbondale Police say they were asked Wednesday night to accompany an individual retrieving items from a home
SIU women’s soccer adds Carley Kandel to staff
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Women’s soccer head coach Graeme Orr has announced that Carley Kandel will be joining the Southern Illinois coaching staff ahead of the 2023 season. “I am delighted to make Carley my first hire at SIU,”
Saluki men’s basketball will participate in 2023 Cancun Challenge
Reports surfaced Thursday morning that SIU men’s basketball will be one of the participants in this year’s Cancun Challenge. NEWS: New Mexico State, James Madison, Fresno State and Southern Illinois will headline the field for the 16th
Logan’s Tre Hondras earns Gold Glove award
John A. Logan Baseball’s Tre Hondras was announced as an NJCAA and ABCA Gold Glove winner on Thursday. Congrats to #Vols OF/INF @trehondras24 on being named a @NJCAABaseball and @ABCA1945 Gold Glove Winner! #GoVols pic.twitter.com/kSZsStjz2a — Logan
Carterville native Luke Ford getting chance with XFL Team
Carterville native Luke Ford is getting another shot at a professional football career. Ford was picked up by the San Antonio Brahmas on Tuesday. We have claimed the rights to the following undrafted rookies: Luke Ford WR,
Herrin woman killed in Wednesday morning traffic crash
ENERGY, Ill. (WJPF) – A woman is dead after a two vehicle crash on Route 148 in Energy. It happened around 8:00 a.m. Wednesday near the Energy Village Hall and Police Station. Ciara Corbitt, 30, of Herrin,
Two of three burglary suspects arrested
THOMPSONVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – Two of the three suspects in a recent Thompsonville burglary have been arrested. Dylan Russell and Sam Garten were taken to the Williamson County Jail. A third suspect, Carl Copher, is still at
U.S. Coast Guard continues search for missing submersible after noises are heard in the area
On Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard continued the search continued for a missing submersible that was taking five people to the wreckage of the Titanic, as crews continued to hear noises and were “actively searching” the area.
Johnston City man arrested for stealing copper in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Johnston City man has been arrested in Carbondale, accused of stealing copper. Carbondale Police say around 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, an officer on foot patrol in the 1200 block of East Main Street
Suspected murder-suicide under investigation in Eldorado
ELDORADO, Ill. (WJPF) – A suspected murder-suicide is under investigation in Eldorado. The victims were a 68-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman. Their bodies were found Tuesday, by a relative, at their home in the 800 block