FOUND: Missing Chicago teen found safe

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Rakim Verner, the 18-year-old Chicago resident reported missing earlier this week and who was thought may be suicidal, has been found safe. Carbondale Police located Verner south Carbondale just before noon Friday. Verner

JALC President announced retirement

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) — John A Logan College President Ron House has announced his plans for retirement. House says he’ll step down from his position at the end of the year. Dr. House was appointed President of

Lawsuit by scholar’s family against counselors dismissed

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois judge has dismissed for a second time a lawsuit filed by the estate of a slain visiting Chinese scholar against two social workers at a University of Illinois counseling center.