Carterville star Taryn Ford named MaxPreps Illinois Player of the Year
Sophomore Taryn Ford played a massive role in the Carterville Lions’ 2A Softball State Title this year, filling whatever role was needed from her. Whether it was holding down the mound from the start of the game,
Bill eliminating IL’s grocery tax gives local government more taxing authority
Gov. J.B. Pritzker touts the elimination of Illinois’ grocery tax, but others say the plan eliminates taxpayer protections from local tax increases. Illinois’ 1% state grocery tax will go away Jan. 1, 2026, but local governments will
Tim Mapes Reports to Federal Prison
The longtime chief of staff for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to federal prison yesterday (June 11). Last year, a jury found 69-year-old Tim Mapes guilty of lying to a federal grand jury when answering
White House announces ban of medical debt from credit reports
The Biden administration has announced a rule to ban medical debt from credit reports of more than 15 million Americans, with Vice President Kamala Harris saying on Tuesday that the proposed rule would reduce the number of
Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 felony charges in federal gun trial
After deliberating for three hours, a jury on Tuesday in Delaware federal court found President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, guilty on all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018. The three felony
‘CMT CROSSROADS’ to feature Joran Davis and NEEDTOBREATHE
The newest installment of the iconic music franchise CMT Crossroads will feature rock band Needtobreathe and country singer-songwriter Jordan Davis, premiering on Thursday, June 13th at 8 pm ET/PT on CMT. Encore presentations of CMT Crossroads: Needtobreathe &
Halestorm & I Prevail team up for “Can U See Me In The Dark?”
Halestorm and I Prevail have teamed up for the new single “can u see me in the dark?”, ahead of their co-headlining tour set to kick-off this July… but first, they’ve got a new single for you