Legislation allows Illinois farmers to better control wildlife damaging crops

By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network SPTINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois farmers now have an easier path to deal with deer that are causing damage to their crops. A measure passed the General Assembly that would implement

Bill to expand horse-track gambling fails to cross Illinois legislative finish line

By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Legislation to advance casinos at horse-racing facilities once again failed to reach the finish line this year in Illinois. Senate Bill 1473 provided for construction of a

One killed in head-on crash

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A fatal traffic accident is under investigation in Jackson County. The head-on crash happened around 10:00 am Wednesday on State Route 127, near the intersection with Geothermal Lane. One person died at

Herman’s Music Minute for June 5th

On this day in music history… In 1964, The Rolling Stones played their first American concert at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California. They would perform 12 more shows over the following 15 days to complete

CBO says Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could inflate deficit by $2.4 Trillion

According to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the major legislative package backed by President Trump known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could increase the federal deficit by $2.4 trillion over the

Queens of the Stone Age share trailer for ‘Alive in the Catacombs’ concert film

Queens of the Stone Age have announced a new concert film, ‘Alive in the Catacombs.’ The film documents a largely acoustic performance that the band, accompanied by a three piece string section, which was recorded in the

U.S. tariffs go into effect; doubling to 50% on steel, aluminum

The United States doubled its tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% on Wednesday, as part of President Trump’s broader trade policy. The new rates took effect at midnight Eastern time in a move that cast a