Mt. Vernon woman accused of shooting husband
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mount Vernon woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly shooting her husband. The incident happened Monday night at home in rural Franklin County. Police say the husband was able to
Shortage of overnight truck parking contributed to deadly Greyhound bus crash, regulators say
By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Overnight parking for long-haul truckers at interstate rest stops is critically short and was a key contributor to a 2023 Greyhound bus crash in Illinois that killed three people,
Justice Department investigates Chicago’s hiring practices after mayor touts Black hires
FILE – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson takes his seat at the witness table during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP
Changes to Illinois Prisoner Review Board ready for Pritzker’s desk
By GREG BISHOP Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) – Changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board can soon be sent to the governor’s desk after a measure cleared the final hurdle Tuesday. Controversy surrounded the PRB
Illinois House passes bill to protect water source from carbon sequestration
By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) – A bill to protect a large source of drinking water in Illinois from carbon sequestration is headed to the governor. The source in question is the Mahomet
Herman’s Music Minute for May 21st
On this day in music history… –In 1976, Blue Öyster Cult released their fourth studio album, titled Agents of Fortune. It remains the highest-charting album in their catalog, peaking at number 29. The album also contains their
President Trump unveils $175 billion plans for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping proposal from the White House for a new missile defense initiative aimed at shielding the United States from potential threats posed by nations such as North Korea. The concept,
New Orleans jail worker arrested for allegedly assisting in escape of 10 inmates
A maintenance employee at a New Orleans jail has been taken into custody for allegedly aiding in the escape of 10 inmates late last week, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The arrest comes as the search for the six
Lynyrd Skynyrd to release ‘Celebrating 50 Years: Live at the Ryman’ and share collaboration with Jelly Roll
Legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has announced the upcoming release of Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman – a live album and DVD commemorating their star-studded last show in 2022 with stalwart guitarist Gary
Stevie Nicks to embark on solo North American tour this Summer/Fall
Stevie Nicks has announced a set of solo tour dates for the summer and fall of 2025, in addition to her scheduled stadium performances with Billy Joel. Stevie last toured in 2024 with more than two dozen