Herring denied pretrial release; preliminary hearing set for late July
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – Brian Herring, the Herrin man accused of a domestic battery over the weekend which left a woman in critical condition, appeared in a courtroom yesterday. He was ordered to remain behind bars until
Marion man facing felony gun charge
Kievaun Mann MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – An 18-year-old is facing felony charges after firing a gun during an altercation. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Keivaun Mann fired several rounds from a handgun late Sunday night
Advocate: IL must opt in to ‘big beautiful bill’s’ school choice scholarship tax credit
By GREG BISHOP Illinois Radio Network (IRN) — With the “one big beautiful bill” now law, a national school choice scholarship tax credit program will launch in 2027. A school choice advocate says Illinois should opt in.
Analyst says ag trade deals key to global competitiveness despite pressures
By CATRINA BARKER Illinois Radio Network (IRN) — Illinois farmers are feeling the immediate effects of tariffs impacting soybean exports, but an agricultural expert says many believe these measures could help restore America’s competitiveness in the global
Herman’s Music Minute for July 8th
On this day in music history… In 1967, The Monkees performed at the Jacksonville Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on their North American tour. At this show, The Monkees welcomed a new opening act: The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
South Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 3 killed, 10 injured
At least three people were killed and 10 others injured in a shooting early Monday in South Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the shooting occurred on the 1500 block of South 27th
Pres.Trump announces 25% tariffs on seven countries including Japan, South Korea starting August 1st
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that at least seven countries are set to face steep tariffs on their imports, to begin on Aug. 1st. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump shared
Drummer Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam after 27 years
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has announced that he’s leaving the group after 27 years. Both Cameron and the band each issued statements on social media sharing the news of the split. Cameron’s final album with Pearl
Falling in Reverse sets North American Summer 2025 tour
Falling in Reverse has set an extensive headlining tour across North America this summer. The God Is A Weapon Tour launches on August 10 in Denver, Colorado, and wraps up on September 26 in Las Vegas, and