Mt. Vernon argument turns deadly
Robert “Aaron” Lewis MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – One person is dead, another is behind bars after police say an argument escalated to violence in Mt. Vernon. The victim was a 62-year-old man; his name has not
John A. Logan women’s basketball picks up 4-seed in District 24 women’s basketball tournament
The John A. Logan women’s basketball team officially are the 4-seed in this year’s District 24 Tournament. The Lady Vols, led by first-year head coach Charlie Jones, finished the year 9-14 and 8-4 in the GRAC. They
State commission says Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4 billion
By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, speaks at a news conference Wednesday at the Illinois Capitol to highlight the findings of a new report on state funding for public universities. She
Defending NJCAA champs John A. Logan College draw 5-seed in District 24 Tournament
The John A. Logan men’s basketball team are the 5-seed in the District 24 Tournament at Rend Lake College. The defending NJCAA Division I men’s basketball champs finished the season with a 14-15 regular season record and
With feds citing ‘extensive cooperation,’ judge gives ex-Sen. Terry Link 3 years’ probation
By HANNAH MEISEL & DILPREET RAJU news@capitolnewsillinois.com Former Democratic state Sen. Terry Link exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago with his attorney Catharine O’Daniel on Wednesday after being sentenced to three years’ probation on tax evasion
Xavier Johnson earns First Team All-MVC Accolades
ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois guard Xavier Johnson continues to rake in the postseason accolades after being named First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference, the League office announced Wednesday night in St. Louis. Johnson finished the regular season ranking fourth in
Bryan Mullins finishes third in MVC Coach of the Year voting
ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois head coach Bryan Mullins finished third in the Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year voting, the League office announced Wednesday night at its annual Awards Banquet ahead of Arch Madness. It marks the second
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for president
On Wednesday, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president in a drastic turnaround. McConnell declared his support in a short statement after Trump’s Super Tuesday victories, which pushed the GOP front-runner closer to the
Democrat Adam Schiff, Republican Steve Garvey advance to general election for California’s Senate seat
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Republican Steve Garvey will face each other in California’s November Senate race. seeking to fill late Sen. Diane Feinstein’s Senate seat. Feinstein, D-Calif., died last September, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed
Pixies announce departure of bassist Paz Lechantin after 10 years
Pixies have shared news of the departure of bassist Paz Lenchantin, sharing a statement on social media announcing that she has ‘exited the band to concentrate on her own projects. We are grateful for Paz’s contributions, and