John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll Week 4: Marion and Murphysboro climb the ranks after huge road wins

Thanks to a last second touchdown to come-from-behind and steal a victory on the road at #2 Mt. Vernon 37-34, the Marion Wildcats soared from the #5 ranking all the way up to the #1 ranking in
Illinois gun ban trial Day 3: State works to defend law

Attorneys for the state of Illinois called their first witness to the stand in the trial against the state’s gun and magazine ban. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines
Mount Vernon man arrested for Child Pornography and Sexual Abuse

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mount Vernon man has been arrested for child pornography and sexual abuse. 33 year old Christopher Milburn was arrested at his home on the morning of September 18th for an active
Tupperware Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Tupperware Brands, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The Orlando, Florida-based food storage and kitchen products company, which has been in business for nearly 80 years, is seeking bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time since 2020

The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is lowering its key interest rate by 50 basis points (or a half percent) in the first interest rate cut since 2020 — with the hopes to protect the
Neil Young and Stephen Stills reuniting for Harvest Moon Charity Concert

Neil Young and Stephen Stills will reunite to headline 2024’s Harvest Moon charity concert, taking place October 5th in Lake Hughes, California. The day-long show benefits the Painted Turtle Camp and the Bridge School. In addition to
Heart announces rescheduled Royal Flush Tour dates

Heart has announced rescheduled North American tour dates for their 2025 Royal Flush Tour, after postponing the tour when it was revealed in July that singer Ann Wilson had undergone an operation to treat an undisclosed cancer