Holder, Nigut named to Preseason All-MVC Team; Salukis picked second in MVC Preseason Poll
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Southern Illinois baseball has been picked to finish second in the Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Poll, the League office announced Monday afternoon. Shortstop Jaxon Holder and left-hander Alec Nigut were selected as Preseason All-MVC players. Illinois State (72),
Vols land #16 seed headed in to NJCAA Tournament
John A. Logan College won Friday night’s Region 24 Championship game over Kaskaskia 84-46 to punch their ticket to Hutch and compete in this year’s NJCAA Division I Tournament. On Sunday, the Vols found out who and
NWS: At least two tornadoes touched down in southern Illinois Friday night
PADUCAH, Ky. (WJPF) – A strong storm system brought widespread severe thunderstorms to the region late Friday into early Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, the fast moving storms produced several tornadoes, damaging wind, and some
Illinois Congressman advances legislation to ease penalties on electronic tax filings
WASHINGTON, D.C. (IRN) — With Tax Day about a month away, an Illinois Congressman is trying to simplify the tax filing process. Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, has introduced the Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act.
Pritzker noncommittal about future, as 2026 GOP field remains slim
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — At least one Republican has his eyes on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s job, but the gubernatorial field remains wide open for both major parties in the state. Pritzker is still not saying if
Despite paying second highest gas taxes, study shows Illinoisans deal with subpar roads
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A new study shows that Illinois’ high gasoline taxes are not leading to good roads and bridges. The Reason Foundation has released its Annual Highway Report, which examines pavement condition, deficient bridges, traffic
Severe weather outbreak across the Midwest, South leaves over 36 dead
Per NBC News: at least 36 people have died across Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama and Mississippi as powerful storm systems swept through the Midwest and South, with Sunday marking the third day of the damaging
California man awarded $50 million in lawsuit against Starbucks over permanent injury from burns
A California man was awarded $50 million in damages in a lawsuit against Starbucks, due to burns that he suffered while being handed a tray of hot drinks at a Starbucks location in southern California in 2020.
Barenaked Ladies embarking on ‘Last Summer on Earth’ 2025 Tour
The Barenaked Ladies will head out on the 2025 ‘Last Summer on Earth Tour’ joined by Guster, Sugar Ray, and Fastball, spanning 38 shows across North America. A post on Instagram reads: “ Just announced: Last Summer
Tesla shares electric ‘All About Love’ video
Legendary rock band Tesla has shared the electric version of the music video for their latest single, “All About Love,” part of their All About Love EP, now available as a special edition release on limited collector’s