John A. Logan College SI Basketball Post-Holiday Tournament Poll: Benton rises to #1 as logjam fills middle of poll

The Benton Rangers have taken the top spot in the SI Basketball Poll for the first time this season after a big 51-50 win at Pinckneyville over the host Panthers in the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic. The
SIU Volleyball hires Brittany Harry for head coaching vacancy

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois announced today that Brittany Harry has been named the 10th women’s volleyball head coach in program history. She replaces Ed Allen, who departed in December after six seasons at the helm of
New Illinois laws effect public health

By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network The Illinois Department of Public Health announces that a number of new laws and rules are now in effect that officials say are designed to strengthen the public health system in
Legislators present issues they want addressed for Illinois’ lame duck session

By GREG BISHOP Illinois Radio Network Illinois legislators return Saturday for the start of the final days of the 103rd General Assembly. One Republican legislator says that’s an opportunity to address economic concerns for taxpayers. State Rep.
Suspect in Cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump hotel identified as having military backrground

Officials confirmed Thursday that the suspect in the Cybertruck explosion outside of the Las Vegas Trump Hotel had a background in the U.S. military. The Cybertruck was rented to suspect Matthew Alan Livelsberger, 37, an active duty
Presidential Citizens Medal recipients to include members of Jan. 6 committee

President Biden announced Thursday that the Presidential Citizens Medal will be awarded to Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the lawmakers who led the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021,
Eric Clapton shares video for ‘The Call’

Eric Clapton has released a new video for the track “The Call,” off his recently released studio album Meanwhile. ‘The Call’ is the second video released from Meanwhile, following the previously-released animated clip for the album’s first
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band to embark on tour in support of country album ‘Look Up’

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will embark on new tour dates this year. The All Starr Band lineup features Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette, and Buck Johnson on keyboards. The