SIU’s Lis ranked as #2 shortstop in nation by D1Softball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The preseason accolades continue to come in for Southern Illinois’ Jackie Lis, who was ranked as the nation’s second-best shortstop by D1Softball, as revealed on Wednesday morning. Only Isa Torres of Florida State was ranked higher
Gambling machines likely targeted in liquor store break-in
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Police in Williamson County are investigating a liquor store break-in. The incident happened around 5:00 am Wednesday at Dr. Liquors on Route 37, north of Johnston City. The burglar threw a brick
One killed, one injured in Marion crash
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – One person has been killed in a two vehicle crash in Marion. It happened around 7:00 am Wednesday near the intersection of Old Route 13 and Boswell Road. Marion Police say one driver
Madigan leaves witness stand expressing regret for ‘any time spent with Danny Solis’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago after a Jan. 3, 2024, hearing that delayed his trial. A year later, Madigan’s trial is wrapping up after the former speaker took the
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market
FILE – John Deere equipment is on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File) By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Deere & Co. unfairly
SIU Swimming’s Santiago and Pulido named MVC Swimmers of the Week
CARBONDALE, Ill. – After dominant performances at last Friday’s Indiana State Tri-Meet, Southern Illinois’ Alex Santiago and Celia Pulido received Missouri Valley Conference Weekly Honors on Wednesday afternoon. Santiago was named the MVC Men’s Swimmer of the Week while Pulido was the
President Biden delivers farewell address to the nation
President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to his predecessor and his successor, President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking from behind the Resolute Desk in
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The Israeli government and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip. The deal had been reached following the Qatari prime minister’s meeting with Hamas
CBS to air ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman’ concert special benefiting L.A. Wildfire Relief
Ringo Starr will celebrate the recent release of his country album, Look Up with the two-hour concert special ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman,’ celebrating the music and legacy of Ringo Starr through the lens of country music. It
Bon Jovi to release ‘Slippery When Wet: Deluxe Edition’
Bon Jovi will release their best-selling third full-length album, Slippery When Wet, on vinyl and digital deluxe on February 28, 2025. ‘Slippery When Wet: The Deluxe Edition’ includes the acoustic version of “Wanted Dead Or Alive” as