In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Jan. 7, 2025, after his first day of surprise testimony in his corruption trial. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ismael M. Belkoura) By HANNAH MEISEL
Christopher pair arrested for residential burglary
CHRISTOPHER, Ill. (WJPF) – Alert neighbors and quick action by police landed two Franklin County residents in jail for burglary. Christopher Police say around 12:00 pm Tuesday they received reports of two individuals dressed in dark clothing
John A. Logan College SI Basketball Week 7 Poll: Benton slides as most of the poll remains unchanged
Following a week where most area teams didn’t get any basketball in due to winter weather, this past week saw a few explosive match-ups. The most important one though was a rivalry game between Benton and Pinckneyville
Trump administration orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave immediately
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) said in a memo that all federal DEI employees will be placed on leave as of Wednesday evening. The official move comes after President Trump signed executive orders upon his
11 people detained by Turkish authorities involved in ski resort hotel fire that killed 79
Authorities in Turkey have detained 11 people they said are involved in the fire that killed 79 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains. The fire occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel
Billy Joel and Rod Stewart teaming for co-headlining concert at Yankee Stadium
Rod Stewart and Billy Joel are coming to Yankee Stadium for a special one-night-only performance. Joel’s social media platforms read: “JUST ANNOUNCED: One-night-only performance! Billy Joel alongside two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart at
Killswitch Engage shares additional 2025 tour dates
Killswitch Engage has expended its 2025 tour with additional dates. The upcoming trek kicks off on March 5th in Nashville and runs through April 12th in Portland, Maine, with the band now announcing dates into May. The