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A dozen new COVID-19 cases here

July 3, 2020 @ 7:55 am

There are 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Southern Illinois. Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department reports eight new cases, including five in Franklin County and...

Bailey wins court case

July 3, 2020 @ 7:52 am

A judge in Illinois has ruled that all of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive orders to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state are...

Saline County man pleads guilty to arson in Walmart fire

July 2, 2020 @ 8:51 am

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — An Eldorado man has pleaded guilty to starting a fire last year inside of the Harrisburg Walmart. James Curtis, 36,...

Commission created to help revive Illinois misses initial report deadline

July 2, 2020 @ 8:38 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill(IRN) — Add the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission to the list of other recent commissions state lawmakers formed that missed important benchmarks. The...

2020 Firework Displays

July 1, 2020 @ 2:17 pm

All firework displays begin at dusk unless otherwise noted. July 3 Lake of Egypt Marion Elks #800 Property Walker’s Bluff ($10.00 per car after...

14 St. Louis-area residents accused after FBI sting

July 1, 2020 @ 10:37 am

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fourteen people from the St. Louis area are facing federal charges accusing them of attempting to have sex with minors...

Wage hike, driving privileges, civics addressed in new laws

July 1, 2020 @ 10:36 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — New Illinois state laws dictating minimum wage, certain driving offenses and LGBTQ history education in public schools will take effect...

Facebook to build $800 million data center in DeKalb

July 1, 2020 @ 10:35 am

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Facebook has announced it will build an $800 million data center in DeKalb that will create about 100 permanent jobs...

United Airlines donates 10,000 N-95 masks to SIH

June 30, 2020 @ 10:30 am

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — 10,000 N-95 masks will soon be in the hands of healthcare provider throughout southern Illinois. The masks are being...

Southern Illinois fire departments, EMS providers receive state grant

June 30, 2020 @ 9:27 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Over 150 fire departments and EMS providers across the state, including many in southern Illinois, will share $3.5 million in...