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Chicago man kills stun gun-wielding man who broke into home

October 24, 2019 @ 5:18 pm

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a man has killed an intruder who broke into his apartment. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has...

Body confirmed to be that of missing hiker

October 24, 2019 @ 7:01 am

UNION COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Authorities in Union County confirm the body found at a campsite is that of a missing hiker. 68-year-old Don...

One killed in Williamson County crash

October 24, 2019 @ 7:00 am

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — A Marion man is dead after crash in Williamson County. It happened around 12:10 AM Thursday on Fowler School Road,...

Search on for "armed and dangerous" suspect

October 24, 2019 @ 5:18 am

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Authorities in Franklin County are searching for an armed and dangerous man who assaulted a police officer and later...

15 inmates affected by carbon monoxide leak at Williamson County Jail

October 23, 2019 @ 11:04 am

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Inmates and staff at the Williamson County Jail had to be taken to the hospital after a carbon monoxide leak...

Body found at Union County campsite

October 23, 2019 @ 8:56 am

UNION COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — A death investigation is now underway in Union County after the body of a man was found Tuesday at...

Former Jabr Estate burns in overnight fire

October 23, 2019 @ 8:55 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Multiple fire departments were on scene of a massive fire Tuesday night at one of Carbondale’s most famous homes. Formerly...

Cape Air to continue service at Veterans Airport

October 23, 2019 @ 8:53 am

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Cape Air will continue to provide air service at Veterans Airport. The Massachusetts based currently offers daily flights between Marion...

Remains found in Jefferson County ID'd

October 23, 2019 @ 8:45 am

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (AP) — Police say burned human remains found two years ago in rural southern Illinois are those of a woman who...

Warren joins striking Chicago teachers as negotiations stall

October 23, 2019 @ 8:39 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren called for people across the country to support striking Chicago teachers after joining educators picketing outside...