SIU women’s basketball inks Hiba Malkawi from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
CARBONDALE, Ill. – On Wednesday, head coach Kelly Bond-White of the Southern Illinois University women’s basketball team announced the signing of Hiba Malkawi from Plano, Texas. Malkawi is a 5-foot-7 guard who is transferring to SIU from Northeastern Oklahoma (NEO)
SIU Football names Eriq Moore new cornerbacks coach
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill announced on Wednesday that Eriq Moore will be the team’s new cornerbacks coach. Moore has spent the past two seasons coaching defensive backs at Missouri Western State, helping lead the
Three juveniles injured in Franklin County stabbing; two additional juveniles charged
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Two teenagers are facing felony charges after a fight and stabbing in rural Franklin County. It happened at about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says three juveniles were treated
Sen. Fowler’s legislation would create “nuisance” deer tags
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — State Senator Dale Fowler is sponsoring legislation to address the damage deer can do to a farmer’s crop. According to Fowler, Senate Bill 710 would make it easier for farmers and landowners to
2 cases of the measles reported in northern Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. (WJPF) — Two cases of the measles have been reported in Cook County. Public health officials say one case is an adult from the suburbs of Chicago. The other is a Chicago resident who recently
Proposed IL climate task force won’t tackle policy-driven outmigration
By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) –The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee has approved legislation to study the potential movement of populations due to climate issues. Senate Bill 1859 advanced to the House
Political leaders discuss transit dollars, governance at Illinois Capitol
By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Elected officials around the state are keeping a close eye on public transit negotiations at the Illinois Capitol. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Mayor
Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma religious charter school can be publicly funded
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh a pivotal case that could determine whether a Catholic school in Oklahoma can become the nation’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school. The justices heard arguments on Wednesday regarding whether
Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail from ICE detention
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi has been released on bail following a federal judge’s order on Wednesday. The move comes weeks after Mahdawi, 34, was taken into custody by armed agents from the Department of Homeland Security
Ghost shares the video for “Lachryma” off new album SKELETÁ
Ghost have unveiled the video for “Lachryma” from their new album, SKELETÁ, which dropped on April 25th. The song follows lead single “Satanized,” which was unveiled in early March along with the album announcement. The video for