Benton’s Docker Tedeschi receives offer from Eastern Illinois
Benton star Docker Tedeschi picked up his second college offer Thursday night. The 6’8 forward was offered by the Eastern Illinois Panthers. Blessed to receive my second Division 1 offer from Eastern Illinois! pic.twitter.com/znfZbfwdzx — Docker Tedeschi
IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals to remain at Illinois State University’s CEFCU Arena through 2029
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA), Illinois State University (ISU), and the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau announced on June 18, 2024, that they have reached a five-year contract extension for the IHSA Girls Basketball State
Sleeping Zeigler man rescued from burning home
ZEIGLER, Ill. (WJPF) – A Zeigler man has a police officer to thank for alerting him that his house was on fire. According to the Zeigler Fire Department, a Zeigler Police Officer reported a possible kitchen fire
State of Illinois to buy out nearly 40 flood damaged East St. Louis properties
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (WJPF) – The State of Illinois will spend nearly 2.6 million dollars to buy approximately 40 East St. Louis homes that experience repeat flooding and flood damage. The money comes through the Department
6 people hurt in Benton crash
BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – Six people were hurt Wednesday night in a two vehicle crash in rural Benton. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a pickup truck occupied by five teenage males ran a stop sign
One arrested, juvenile suspect sought in Mt. Vernon shooting
Ellinger MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – One person has been arrested, a juvenile suspect remains at large in connection to a shooting in Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon Police say Gabriel Ellinger, 18, of Mt. Vernon, was arrested
Saluki men’s basketball announces 2024-25 season opener at neutral site
SIU men’s basketball is one of six teams competing in The Field of 68’s Opening Day Showcase. The Salukis will start the Scott Nagy era on a neutral floor November 4 against Charleston in Sioux Falls, South
Tropical Storm Alberto forms over the Gulf of Mexico, bringing severe rain, flooding to Texas
Per NBC News, Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed over the western Gulf of Mexico. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed on Wednesday that Alberto was moving west at
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in public classrooms
Under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday, Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. The legislation mandates that a
Falling in Reverse team up with Jelly Roll for new song ‘All My Life’
Falling in Reverse have teamed up with Jelly Roll on the new song, “All My Life.” Frontman Ronnie Radke invited country crossover star Jelly Roll to collaborate on the country-leaning new song, which comes alongside a western-themed