Pritzker under fire for SNAP errors, $705M penalty risk for Illinois
By CATRINA BARKER Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for hundreds of millions in food subsidies if the state’s error rate isn’t cleaned up. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
‘You preferred secrecy and lies’: Madigan confidant gets 2 years for role in ComEd bribery scheme
Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, a former close friend and advisor to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Thursday, July 24, after receiving a two-year prison sentence. McClain was convicted in 2023’s
Former DuQuoin teacher arrested for possession, dissemination of child pornography
DUQUOIN, Ill. (WJPF) – A former teacher in the DuQuoin School District has been arrested on charges of possession and dissemination of child pornography. Jon Montgomery, now 70, taught junior high band for over 25 years, retiring
Sesser man sentenced to 31 years for child sexual assault
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Sesser man has been sentenced to 31 years behind bars for sex crimes committed against a 12-year-old family member. According to the Franklin County State’s Attorney’s Office, in December of 2023,
Herman’s Music Minute for July 25th
On this day in music history… In 1980, AC/DC made an explosive comeback, releasing their Back in Black album. It was the group’s first album with lead vocalist Brian Johnson. The band’s former frontman Bon Scott had
Judge rules that man accused of assassination attempt on Pres. Trump can represent himself at trial
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year at a golf course in South Florida can represent himself during his trial. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon signed
Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at age 71
Wrestling legend Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea died on Thursday at the age of 71. News of Hogan’s passing was first reported by news outlet TMZ. According to the Clearwater Fire and Police Departments, a 911 call was
I Prevail share the video for ‘Into Hell’
I Prevail have shared the video for their new single ‘Into Hell’, the follow-up to their previously-released single “Violent Nature.” ‘Into Hell’ drops alongside the cinematic music video for the track, and frontman Eric Vanlerberghe shares of
Grammy Awards reveals 2 new categories, rule changes for the 2026 ceremony
The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, which includes a stand-alone category for best album cover. The academy announced that the best recording package and the best boxed or special