SIU to hold commencement exercises Saturday

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Just over 900 students will graduate Saturday from SIU. The university says 909 students will be recognized: 607 for bachelor’s degrees, 231 for master’s degrees, 50 for doctoral degrees, four for law degrees

Democrats question worker safety in Amazon warehouse rebuild

FILE – An Amazon distribution center is heavily damaged after a strong thunderstorm moved through the area, Dec. 10, 2021, in Edwardsville, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) CHICAGO (AP) — Several members of Congress want Amazon to

Semi-auto gun ban only part of solution, Illinois House told

FILE – Illinois state Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, speaks during a press conference surrounded by anti-gun violence advocates, many of whom have a connection to the recent Highland Park shooting, at the Capitol in Washington on July

Contested natural gas pipeline granted permanent certificate

FILE – The Eads Bridge crosses the Mississippi River from Illinois to Missouri as the sun sets beyond the Gateway Arch, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP) — Federal officials

Take a look at the trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Sony Pictures Entertainment has shared the trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the first of a two-part sequel to the 2018 Oscar-winning Into the Spider-Verse.  The two-and-a-half-minute trailer offers a look at the latest chapter of Miles Morales’

Henry Cavill will not be reprising his role as Superman in upcoming DC Universe films

Henry Cavill said in a social media post that he’s been dropped as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, following a meeting with filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran, who were named co-chairmen and CEOs of

Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford revealed in a new interview that he’s been living with prostate cancer. The 54-year-old said that he’s doing well after receiving treatment earlier this year. Commerford told Spin that he

Bono announces “Stories of Surrender” book tour residency at NY’s Beacon Theatre

Due to overwhelming demand, Bono has announced a spring 2023 run of eight dates at New York’s iconic Beacon Theatre for his critically acclaimed Stories of Surrender, from April 16th-May 3rd.  Stories of Surrender is in support of