Franklin County man facing theft, attempted burglary charges

Cletis Hanks FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Franklin County man is facing charges of theft and attempted burglary. Cletis Hanks, 22, is accused of stealing an ATV earlier this month in rural Thompsonville. The Franklin County
Illinois’ gun ban in front of Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois’ gun and magazine ban will be the focus of an Illinois Supreme Court hearing Tuesday in Springfield. After the ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms was enacted Jan. 10, lawsuits were
Debate continues over penalty enhancements at the Illinois Statehouse

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The prohibition against penalty enhancement legislation in Springfield is sparking heated debate. A Democratic bill that would enhance penalties for anyone who allows someone to pet their bear or monkey was recently introduced
3 killed, 6 wounded in Farmington, New Mexico shooting

Three people were killed and six others injured (including two officers) after a gunman opened fire in Farmington, New Mexico. Officers then shot and killed the alleged gunman, police confirmed. Farmington is located in northern New Mexico, only
Suspect in custody after baseball bat attack on staffers of Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly said on Monday a man with a baseball bat walked into his office in Fairfax, Virginia and asked for him before assaulting two members of his staff with a baseball bat. According to
Steel Panther announce new 22-date leg to 2023 summer concert run

Steel Panther will return to the road in the U.S. this summer. The band just announced a 22-city run in support of their latest album, On the Prowl. The tour will follow the band’s current dates as they
U2 adds eight additional Las Vegas Residency dates

Due to popular demand, U2 has announced additional eight dates for their U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere, now with 25 total shows spanning September 29 through December 16, 2023. U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere marks