SIU Board of Trustees freezes tuition for ’24-’25 school year

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — At a Thursday meeting in Carbondale, the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees voted to not increase undergraduate tuition rates at the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses in the 2024-25 school year. “SIU prioritizes

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,

Pritzker’s grocery tax plan is ‘zero benefit to taxpayers,’ GOP senator says

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The conflict over how to address getting rid of Illinois’ 1% grocery tax continues with Republicans saying their plan should be considered. In 2022, as a way to address high inflation, the legislature