Victim ID’d, three suspects charged in Mt. Vernon Mur
Laura Beneway MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – Police in Mount Vernon have released more details about an ongoing murder investigation. Patrick Williamson, 57, of Mount Vernon, was killed early Monday morning at home on south 15th Street.
Logan guard Caden Hawkins picks up offer from USI
Carterville native and John A. Logan College point guard Caden Hawkins received another four-year college offer on Tuesday. Southern Indiana is the latest school to offer Hawkins. This past season, Hawkins averaged 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and
Logan Baseball racks up 20th straight victory
John A. Logan Baseball is on fire. The #12 Vols dominated Illinois Central on Tuesday, collecting 17 total hits in a 14-4 victory. Bryer Arview, Austin Wiegan, and Jonah Weathers all hit home runs in the victory.
Massey, Bey hit transfer portal
SIU men’s basketball saw more players hit the transfer portal on Tuesday. Both Antwaun Massey and Tyler Bey were both reported to have entered the portal. Southern Illinois F Antwaun Massey has entered the transfer portal. https://t.co/K9RbGicHKj
SIU women’s basketball star Gift Uchenna enters transfer portal
SIU women’s basketball star Gift Uchenna is entering the NCAA’s transfer portal according to On3’s Talia Goodman. Southern Illinois junior Gift Uchenna intends to enter the transfer portal, sources told @On3sports. The 6-3 post player averaged 14.5
Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney
Lawmakers discuss several gambling initiatives, including taxes on fantasy sports games
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a slew of bills affecting gambling in the state. Fantasy sports has become tremendously popular around the country, now some lawmakers want a cut of the action. One measure,
Industry concerns persist as Illinois lawmakers push for regulation of hemp-infused drinks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The debate over hemp-infused products is far from over at the Illinois Capitol. Lawmakers discussed proposed regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating beverages in a state Senate Liquor Committee hearing Tuesday afternoon. State Sen. Bill
White House denies classified information was shared in group Signal chat
Two of the Trump administration’s top intelligence officials have denied that classified information was shared in an encrypted group chat, which were being discussed when editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic had been mistakenly added to the
White House announces Russia and Ukraine have agreed to Black Sea ceasefire
The White House announced on Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks on energy facilities by both countries. Russia and Ukraine agreed to