Fire damages former Herrin elementary school
HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that damaged the West Side Elementary School building in Herrin. Firefighters were called out Monday afternoon and found smoke billowing out of a second
New Illinois laws affecting electronic cigarettes go into effect Jan. 1
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) – New Illinois laws that go into effect Jan. 1, will place more restrictions on electronic cigarettes. One law prohibits the advertising, marketing or promoting of an electronic cigarette in a manner that is
Criminal justice, victims rights laws go into effect Jan. 1 in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) – Around a dozen new laws going into effect Jan. 1 making changes to Illinois’ criminal justice system. Beginning New Year’s Day, law enforcement training will have a course to assist officers identifying and
House Ethics report finds that Matt Gaetz paid thousands for drugs and sex, including with minor
On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz that found “substantial evidence” that Gaetz paid women for sex and engaged in sexual activity with a minor. The House Ethics Committee
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state charges in NY connected to murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges in New York on Monday. Mangione, 26, entered court with his hands and feet shackled,
Staind + Breaking Benjamin to launch co-headlining 2025 U.S. Tour
Staind and Breaking Benjamin will launch their co-headlining 2025 Awaken the Fallen Tour, with special guests Wage War and Lakeview. The new run of shows is a reprise of the tour that took place this fall, which
Eagles expand Sphere Vegas residency through April 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, The Eagles have announced four additional shows for their Sphere residency in Las Vegas, now featuring 32 shows over 16 weekends through Saturday, April 12, 2025. The Eagles’ residency offers fans “the ultimate