Former Saluki Derek Shelton gets a contract extension
Carbondale native and Saluki Hall of Famer Derek Shelton received a contract extension from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. The Pirates, who are managed by Shelton, are 16-7 this season. Shelton’s initial deal was set to
Junior Cook sets new career record for RBIs at Murphysboro
Murphysboro Softball has been led by junior slugger Sarah Cook this entire season and this past weekend she set the career record for career runs-batted-in. The junior shortstop batted in two runs on Saturday in a 10-9
Former SIU Football coach Dick Towers passes away
Sunday evening, Rick Towers, the son of former SIU Football coach Dick Towers, announced the passing of his father on social media. Dick Towers was 92. Towers coached the Salukis from 1967 to 1973. His career record
Illinois professor looks at the pros and cons of artificial intelligence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — An Illinois professor says the evolution of artificial intelligence, or AI depends on our ability to balance the pros and cons of the technology. David Gunkel, professor of communications at Northern Illinois University
Lawmakers could take ‘master class’ on corruption with ‘ComEd Four’ closing arguments set
CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — The “ComEd Four” trial preparing for closing arguments in Chicago could provide what one state representative says is a “master class” on needed ethics reforms at the Illinois capitol. Closing arguments are set
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell departs company following probe into ‘inappropriate conduct’
Comcast announced on Sunday that NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is stepping down following an investigation by outside counsel after a complaint of “inappropriate conduct.” Comcast said Shell’s departure, “effective immediately,” followed an investigation led by outside counsel into a
Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during trip to Israel
On CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to meet with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis when the expected 2024 presidential candidate visits Israel this week. Netanyahu is a staunch
Pearl Jam announces nine 2023 U.S. Tour Dates
Pearl Jam has announced nine U.S. tour dates taking place in August/September. The band will kick-off with two shows in St. Paul, Minn., on Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, followed by performances in Chicago, Indianapolis and Fort
NJ Governor declares September 23rd as ‘Bruce Springsteen Day’
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has formally declared that Bruce Springsteen’s birthday, September 23rd, will be known as ‘Bruce Springsteen Day’ across the state of NJ. Governor Murphy presented the proclamation at the American Music Honors, which