Hefty Illinois tax incentive package helps lure Chinese EV battery plant September 12, 2023 8:15 am|MANTENO, Ill. (IRN) — A hefty tax incentive package has lured a Chinese-based battery manufacturer to Illinois. Gotion…
I-DOT awards millions in community planning grants September 12, 2023 8:13 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that more than $11.4 million is being…
Missing 81-year-old woman found alive September 11, 2023 1:07 pm|Borowitz WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – An elderly Williamson County woman who wandered away from her home over…
Williamson County Sheriff, others search for missing 81-year-old September 11, 2023 11:15 am|Borowitz WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The search continues Monday for a missing Williamson County senior citizen. Janet…
Large fight breaks out at exhibition basketball game September 11, 2023 10:37 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Carbondale Police are investigating a fight at an exhibition basketball game. Hundreds of people…
Illinois Lands New Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant September 9, 2023 9:09 am|Illinois has landed a new electric vehicle manufacturing plant. Gotion, which makes batteries for companies like Volkswagen, will…
Pair accused of attempting to extort Williamson County Sheriff’s Office September 7, 2023 11:23 am|MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve stopped an extortion scheme in which a…
Fatal Williamson County crash under investigation September 7, 2023 11:09 am|WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Authorities in Williamson County are investigating a fatal traffic crash. The sheriff’s office…
Mt. Vernon man arrested on meth charges September 7, 2023 11:07 am|Zachary Buchman MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A police raid on a Mt. Vernon apartment complex has resulted…
SIU celebrates increase in enrollment September 6, 2023 10:46 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – For the first time since 2014, enrollment at SIU Carbondale has increased. 11,359 students…