Three suspects in Cape Girardeau home invasion arrested in southern Illinois
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. (WJPF) – Three suspects in a Cape Girardeau armed home invasion have been arrested in southern Illinois. Cape Girardeau Police say around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, two armed men forced their way into a home
Randolph County man charged with possession of child pornography
Brian Fricke CHESTER, Ill. (WJPF) – A Chester man has been charged with a dozen felony counts of possession of child pornography. Illinois State Police say the investigation into Brian Fricke, 33, began in mid-February 2024. The
Fowler-backed legislation addressing “food deserts” advances in Springfield
Dale Fowler SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – Legislation addressing food deserts has passed the Illinois State Senate. SB 3265 is sponsored by State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg). According to Fowler’s office, the bill would create a program within
Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility
The Michael A. Bilandic building, home to the offices of the Illinois Commerce Commission, is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Natural
Utility company aims to amend measure that prohibits disconnects for non payment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — An Illinois utility company has changed their position to neutral on a proposed measure to limit utility cutoffs for nonpayment after working with legislators and obtaining some floor amendments. House Bill 4118 says no
Saluki Softball claims third win over Big Ten this season in Champaign
Champaign, Ill. – Southern Illinois defeated Illinois by a final score of 6-1 on Wednesday evening in Champaign as the Salukis wrap up non-conference play with their third win over a Big Ten opponent this season. The
SIU’s Cereto named MVC Golfer of the Week
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Edouard Cereto was named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday. Cereto posted a tournament score of 212 (-1) which was good enough for first place in the individual competition Sunday
At Chamber Day, legislative leaders highlight issues that could affect Illinois businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chamber Day Wednesday in Springfield, giving lawmakers from both sides of the aisle the ability to discuss issues affecting Illinois businesses. Senate President Don Harmon,
Donald Trump says Arizona Supreme Court went ‘too far’ with abortion law ruling
On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump said that a new court ruling in Arizona upholding a near total ban on abortion in the state – based on a 19th-century law – had gone too far and “needs
Ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months for perjury
Ex-Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg was sentenced on Wednesday to five months in jail for perjury after he lied under oath during his testimony in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial and during the