No foul play suspected in West City Walmart fire

WEST CITY, Ill. (WJPF) — Authorities say a heater placed too close to bags of charcoal started a small fire Saturday at the West City Walmart.  Firefighters were dispatched to the store at about 8:15 a.m. and

Two arrested in narcotics raid

JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) — Another so-called ‘drug house’ has been closed for business by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Around 4:00 p.m. Saturday, deputies raided the home on West 5th Street in Johnston City and found

79-year-old hurt in aggravated battery

Jennings JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) — Alcohol played a role in a fight at an auction Saturday in Williamson County.  The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to Bud’s Auction Barn in Johnston City at

Republican bills aim to assist Illinois in its battle against fentanyl

Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, talks about her fentanyl-related legislation at a news conference in the Capitol on Thursday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey) By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com  Illinois Republican senators have filed

Jackie Lis breaks SIU’s career home run record in win over Northern Illinois

CARBONDALE, Ill. – It was a historic day at Charlotte West Stadium on Sunday as shortstop Jackie Lis broke the Southern Illinois University softball career home run record with her 40th home run as a Saluki in SIU’s second game

U.S. Secret Service shoots armed man located near White House

The U.S. Secret Service shot an adult male near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Sunday who brandished a firearm leading to an “armed confrontation” with law enforcement.  The encounter happened near the

8 injured after driver plows vehicle into CarMax dealership in Southern California

At least eight people were injured Saturday after a customer plowed their vehicle into a CarMax store in Inglewood, California (located about 10 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles). Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Jonathan Torres

Dropkick Murphys’ St. Patrick’s Day ‘Live From Boston’ to be livestreamed

For the sixth year in a row, fans worldwide can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day live with Dropkick Murphys via the Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Live From Boston Live Stream on Monday, March 17. Premier streaming platform

Mastodon co-founder Brent Hinds parts from band after 25 years

Mastodon co-founder, guitarist/singer Brent Hinds, has announced his exit from the band after 25 years. The four-man lineup of Hinds, bassist/singer Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/singer Brann Dailor had remained unchanged since the band was