Third Annual SIU Saluki Homecoming
The Strip is Shutting Down! …And it’s time to have a party! It’s the third annual SIU Saluki Homecoming, coming to the Carbondale Strip on October 16th! Illinois Ave (the strip) will be closed from College St.
Three vehicle crash in Carbondale under investigation
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF ) – Police are investigating a three vehicle crash in Carbondale. On August 20 just after 8am, police responded to the 1900 block of North Illinois Avenue. Officers learned a vehicle traveling north on
Mt. Vernon man facing sex offender and child pornography charges
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mt. Vernon man is facing sex offender and child pornography charges. On August 20, 72 year old Virgil Higginson was arrested for one count Sex Offender Registration Violation and 5 counts
Parents facing charges after death of their child in Du Quoin
DU QUOIN, Ill. (WJPF) – Two parents from Du Quoin are facing charges after the death of their child. 28 year old Amanda Russell and 34 year old Michael Russell have been arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter among
Boil water order in Carterville
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – In Carterville, multiple areas are under a boil water order. Texas Ave., Michigan Ave., and Elles Ave. all between Division and Mulberry, all customers on Vine Alley, and 204, 206, and 208 Missouri…including
Herman’s Music Minute for August 21st
On this day in music history… In 1987, the Emile Ardolino film Dirty Dancing was released. Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, the movie was a success, earning positive reviews from critics. The Dirty Dancing soundtrack was
FBI execute search warrants, seize devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell amid misconduct probe
Federal law enforcement authorities have seized electronic devices belonging to former Representative Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. FBI agents confiscated an iPhone and a
FBI arrests Albany woman in alleged bomb plot targeting New York State Capitol
Federal law enforcement officers arrested a 35-year-old local woman on Wednesday following an investigation into an alleged plot to detonate explosives inside the New York State Capitol. Authorities from the FBI and local police departments took Jessica
Breaking Benjamin reaches top spot on Rock Airplay and Active Rock Charts with ‘Something Wicked’
Breaking Benjamin has secured the top position on both Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart and the Mediabase Active Rock chart with its single, “Something Wicked”. The milestone marks the band’s ninth career No. 1 hit on the
Motörhead enters the virtual stage with New KnuckleBonz360 fan experience
Motörhead is expanding its legacy into the digital realm through a new partnership with KnuckleBonz360, unveiling an immersive fan destination that brings the band’s iconic imagery and music to life in a shared virtual environment. The collaboration