Chester standoff ends in one arrest April 3, 2024 @ 10:05 am CHESTER, Ill. (WJPF) – A six hour long police standoff in Chester ended with a man being arrested on gun charges. Chester Police say... Read More
4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect ... March 28, 2024 @ 9:22 am ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Four people were killed and seven were hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday across multiple locations... Read More
Herrin man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop March 27, 2024 @ 10:41 am WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – A Herrin man has been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Franklin County. The Franklin County... Read More
Carbondale argument ends in arrest on weapons charge March 23, 2024 @ 8:06 am CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale woman has been arrested for pulling a gun during an argument. Carbondale Police say they were called to... Read More
Harrisburg Police investigate Monday night shooting March 20, 2024 @ 9:17 am HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) – Police in Harrisburg are asking for the public’s help in figuring out who’s responsible for a shooting in a residential... Read More
Man walks into Carbondale business, threatens customers with knife March 19, 2024 @ 9:14 am CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A man is facing weapon and drug charges after police say he walked into a Carbondale business and threatened the... Read More
Williamson County woman violates order of protection multiple times March 18, 2024 @ 9:21 am CREAL SPRINGS, Ill. (WJPF) – A Williamson County woman was issued another citation for again violating the conditions of her pretrial release. The Williamson... Read More
Alleged Chicago gang member arrested as part of Williamson County narcotics inve... March 15, 2024 @ 9:41 am CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – A months-long narcotics investigation in Williamson County has resulted in the arrest of a man who police say is a... Read More
Franklin County Sheriff's Office warns of scam March 15, 2024 @ 9:21 am BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is putting is warning the public about a scam that they say has already affected... Read More
Missouri man sentenced to life in prison in connection to body found in Cypress ... March 14, 2024 @ 9:50 am PULASKI COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Missouri man has been convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in connection to a body... Read More