Vols big man K.J. Debrick announces he’s headed to Cleveland State
John A. Logan big man K.J. Debrick announced his commitment to Cleveland State on Monday. The 6’10 Springfield native averaged 1.9 blocks per game this past season, leading the Vols in their nation-leading blocks per game average
Logan’s Jones follows former Salukis to UW-Green Bay
John A. Logan 6’7 guard Elijah Jones announced his commitment on Monday. The 6’7 sophomore guard from South Holland is headed to the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. Jones follows former Saluki assistant Pat Monaghan and
Sacking Crime: Saluki sacks leader Anthony Knighton now a member of Carbondale Police Department
Former SIU Football player Anthony Knighton finished his career on the football field as the record holder for most career sacks (25.5), tackles for loss (52.0), and games started (57) in SIU history. He’s taking that experience
Pair of Logan Softball players announce commitments
Monday afternoon, two Logan Softball players announced commitments to four-year universities. Infielder and former Carterville Lion Abbey Crain is headed to Eastern Illinois to play for the Panthers. Crain is batting .331 this season with two triples
State’s accounts payable under $1 billion for the first time in 15 years
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – State Comptroller Susana Mendoza says that for the first time in 15 years, the state’s accounts payable is valued at less than $1 billion. According to Mendoza, as of Monday morning, accounts payable
One killed Monday in I-57 crash
UNION COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A fatal crash on Interstate 57 in Union County is under investigation. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. Monday in the southbound lanes, between the Anna and Lick Creek Road exits. Police
70-year-old pedestrian killed in Pulaski County accident
MOUND CITY, Ill. (WJPF) – Illinois State Police are investigating a traffic accident that killed a 70 year-old pedestrian. The senior citizen died at the scene after being hit by a vehicle around 10:00 p.m. Sunday along
Illinois lawmakers, industry, environmentalists and citizens debate CO2 pipelines
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — What kinds of regulations there will be on future carbon sequestration projects in Illinois depends on if common ground can be found. Some see carbon capture and storage, or CCS, as a way
State lawmakers discuss measures designed to provide justice to crime victims
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois lawmakers are looking to provide justice to victims of crimes like drug overdoses and domestic violence. Illinois Senate Republicans discussed six measures focused on reducing fentanyl deaths, protecting victims of domestic abuse,
Report shows schools are tossing Chromebooks which are designed to expire after four years
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A new report has found that the millions of taxpayer-funded Chromebooks that flooded schools during the pandemic are being discarded because of their expiration dates. Chromebooks were an affordable way to help educate