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Illinois measure would give income tax exemption for student...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois state senators are aiming to pass a student loan forgiveness income tax exemption, among other changes to the tax code. Lawmakers were in Springfield for two days the week...

Would-be thief cuts hole in tavern wall

CAMPBELL HILL, Ill. (WJPF) – A man tried to break into a Jackson County bar by cutting a hole in the side of the building. At about 4:15 a.m. Friday, a man can bee...

Illinois legislators to decide whether to end cash bail

BY JOHN O’CONNOR – ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois legislators have one more chance to finalize the criminal justice overhaul known as the SAFE-T Act. Major portions take effect Jan. 1...

Newsradio WJPF interview with Tucker Kennedy | November...

Ameren Illinois Spokesperson Tucker Kennedy joins The Morning Newswatch....

Newsradio WJPF interview with Dave Severin | November 2...

Illinois State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joins The Morning Newswatch....

Newsradio WJPF interview with Jesse White | November 23...

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) joins The Morning Newswatch....

Would-be thief cuts hole in tavern wall

CAMPBELL HILL, Ill. (WJPF) – A man tried to break into a Jackson County bar by cutting a hole in the side of the building. At about 4:15 a.m. Friday, a man can bee...

Three injured in Interstate 57 crash

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Three people were injured Monday in a three vehicle crash on Interstate 57 in Jefferson County. It happened just after 6:30 a.m., near the interchange with Interstate 64. According...

Thomas McCoy sentenced to 30 years for Kenda Ardery murder

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A West Frankfort man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 2019 murder. Thomas McCoy pleaded guilty to First Degree Murder in the death of Kendra...

Salukis finish third in MVC All-Sports Trophy standings

Southern Illinois finished in third place in the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy standings, the league announced on Thursday. Illinois State won the league’s All-Sports Trophy, while Missouri State took home second place, followed...

Kaeber Rog named third team All-American

Southern Illinois University shortstop Kaeber Rog has been named a third team All-American, Collegiate Baseball announced Thursday. Rog had one of the best statistical seasons in program history in his first season as a Saluki. The...

Justin Fetcho rejoins SIU Golf as Director of men's and wome...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University announced on Thursday that it has named Florida State assistant and former Saluki head coach Justin Fetcho as the director of golf & head men’s golf coach. “We’re extremely...