Food delivery driver robbed at gunpoint

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A food delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint in Carbondale. It happened around 8:20 p.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of South Illinois Avenue. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as
17-year-old arrested in liquor store robbery

COLP, Ill. (WJPF) – A 17-year-old broke into a Williamson County liquor store and took multiple bottles of alcohol before he was eventually tracked down and arrested by police. The break-in happened around 2:00 am Sunday at
Stolen pickup truck recovered, suspect arrested

CAMBRIA, Ill. (WJPF) – A brief chase ended with a stolen truck recovered and one man in custody. A white Ford pickup was reported stolen from a home in Cambria just before 9:00 am Saturday. Less than
LA Wildfires: Death toll rises to 24 as winds intensify in area

(Per ABC NEWS): Thousands of firefighters are continuing to battle several wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds. About 105,000 people remain under
Pres. Biden speaks with Israeli PM Netanyahu on hostage, cease-fire deal

The White House said onn Sunday that President Joe Biden has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a race to reach a Gaza hostage and cease-fire deal before Biden leaves office on Jan. 20. The
Recording Academy & MusiCares pledge $1M to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts

The Recording Academy and charity foundation MusiCares have pledged $1 million to support artists and music industry professionals impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The organizations have teamed up to form the Los
Eminem, Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette nominated for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Eminem, Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette, N.W.A., Sheryl Crow, George Clinton, Bryan Adams, Mike Love, Boy George, Steve Winwood, Doobie Brothers, David Gates and Tommy James are among the performers nominated for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame.