Anna-Jonesboro names Chamness next Athletic Director
Anna-Jonesboro Community High School named Mike Chamness their next Athletic Director earlier this week. Chamness takes over for Rick Livesay, who recently suffered personal tragedy. Chamness is also the boys’ basketball coach at Anna-Jonesboro; he has been
Area Football stars named to IHSFCA All-State teams
Photo Credit: Troy Clark The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association released their All-State teams on Wednesday. Several area players were named to the teams. In 2A, Johnston City’s Evan Sanders and Chester’s Zain Al-jassim both received
A push is underway to reform Illinois’ Tier II Pension
The push is on for Illinois legislators to advance some form of pension reform to address what proponents say are shortfalls in Tier II pensions. Illinois implemented Tier II pensions with fewer benefits in 2011. Former Illinois
Centralia Man Arrested on Federal Charges of Child Pornography
CENTRALIA, Ill. (WJPF) – A Centralia man has been arrested for child pornography charges. On Wednesday November 13, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 45-year-old Leith Hiltibidal on federal charges of Distribution of Child
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader
Senate Republicans met behind closed doors Wednesday to vote by secret ballot, and have elected South Dakota Senator John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. Thune, currently the number
President Biden pledges smooth transition in meeting with President-elect Trump at White House
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, shaking hands before reporters and news cameras. The two men took photos and spoke briefly, but did not respond to questions from reporters.
Foreigner extend Farewell Tour, will feature singer Lou Gramm on select dates
Foreigner have extended their farewell tour, with the band planning to feature classic members at select shows, including original lead singer Lou Gramm. The dates start with a previously announced Las Vegas residency at The Venetian. Classic
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, New Order, Garbage to headline Cruel World Festival 2025
The ’80s-themed new wave and alt-rock festival Cruel World has revealed its 2025 lineup led by New Order and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds as headliners. The Cruel World appearance will mark the final date on