Illinois students gain in English but lag in mathematics
By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — An overview of the state of students in Illinois schools has been released, and officials are saying the highlight is the proficiency rate for English language arts
Controversial swipe fee law in Illinois goes to court
By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois is the only state that is moving ahead with a law that limits banks from charging interchange fees on tax and tip revenues, but was officially
Madigan co-defendant had unparalleled access to speaker, ex-top aide testifies
Ex-lobbyist Mike McClain (left), longtime confidant to former House Speaker Michael Madigan (right), are pictured in previous appearances at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago in relation to their public corruption trials. (Capitol News Illinois photos by
John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll End of Season: Nashville leapfrogs to top following Chester’s first loss
At the end of the regular season, with #1 Chester falling to Waterloo, the Nashville Hornets ascend to the #1 ranking in the John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Poll’s End of the Season Poll. The
Middle school student arrested for threatening classmates, administrator
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A juvenile has been arrested for threatening fellow students and an administrator at Carbondale Middle School. Carbondale Police say the juvenile was located before school started Wednesday, around 6:30 a.m., and made their
John A. Logan College Women’s Basketball Coach Charlie Jones receives 2024 Sportsperson Award
John A. Logan College announced Wednesday that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Charlie Jones has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Sportsperson Award from 100 Black Men of Southern Illinois, Inc. The Sportsperson Award honors talented
Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge 1,600 individuals from voter rolls
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Virginia can continue with its purge of more than 1,600 voter registrations ahead of next week’s general election, that state officials say are held by non-citizens. The emergency decision
Harris ‘strongly disagrees’ with criticism of people based on who they vote for in response to Biden remarks
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday said she ‘strongly disagrees with any criticism of people based on who they vote for,” with her remarks coming after President Joe Biden received backlash after his remarks in which he
Disturbed to embark on The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour
Disturbed have announced that they will embark on a 34-date North American ‘The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour’ in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album – considered one of the most important and influential
Maroon 5 expands Las Vegas residency into 2025
Due to popular demand, Maroon 5 is set to return to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2025 for eight more performances of their Las Vegas residency, M5LV The Residency: March 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21,