Illinois wheat harvest looks ‘really good,’ check-off program set to start in 2026
By JIM TALAMONTI Illinois Radio Network (IRN) — The president of an Illinois seed company says this year’s wheat harvest is looking good, in spite of a wet spring. AgriMaxx Wheat President Matt Wehmeyer is also a
Five Logan men’s basketball players receive invite to JUCO All-American Showcase
Five John A. Logan College men’s basketball played received invitations to the JUCO All-American showcase this weekend in Atlanta. The event is considered the top invite-only JUCO showcase. Carbondale native Decarl Payne as well as Marcus Eaves,
Centralia receives invitation to join Cahokia Conference
Just when we thought the conference carousal had finished spinning in the Southern Illinois region, it looks like things might actually be getting taken up a notch. Tuesday, River Radio Sports Central received confirmation that Centralia High
Herman’s Music Minute for July 9th
On this day in music history… In 1988, Cheap Trick topped the singles chart with “The Flame,” which was the lead single from their Lap of Luxury album. It was the band’s first number 1 hit, and
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President, congressional leaders in Washington
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, after the two leaders discussed that issue and the strikes on Iran the previous day. Netanyahu, who also visited
TSA to no longer require passengers to remove shoes during airport security screenings
The Transportation Safety Administration (“TSA”) will not be requiring that passengers take off their shoes anymore while they go through security checkpoints at select airports. NBC News shared that a press release received Monday states the TSA
Halestorm, Motionless in White, Knocked Loose confirmed for 2026 ShipRocked cruise
Halestorm, Knocked Loose and Motionless in White are among the artists playing the 2026 ShipRocked concert cruise, taking place Jan. 25-31, 2026. The 2026 edition of ShipRocked will see the Carnival Horizon ship set sail from Miami
Tears for Fears add six new dates to Las Vegas Residency
Tears for Fears will be returning for another run of live shows at the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas this fall. A social media post reads: “Viva TFF! We’ve had such a great time