Saluki nab three-star prospect from Louisville

SIU men’s basketball received a commitment form a three-star prospect out of Louisville, KY Wednesday night. The Salukis got a verbal commitment from Jeremiah Jackson, a 6’4 small forward who is considered the 5th best small forward
Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The Illinois State Board of Elections fined Senate President Don Harmon $9.8 million for accepting greater campaign donations than the law allowed in 2024. Harmon loaned his campaign
One arrested after standoff

HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – A brief standoff in Herrin ended with US Marshals arresting a wanted fugitive. According to the Herrin Police Department, Michael Sloan was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after officers raided a home in
Herman’s Music Minute for August 21st

On this day in music history… In 1987, the Emile Ardolino film Dirty Dancing was released. Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, the movie was a success, earning positive reviews from critics. The Dirty Dancing soundtrack was
Federal judge denies DOJ’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts. The ruling Wednesday by federal Judge Richard Berman
Target CEO stepping down after 11 years, as sales continue to decline amid DEI cuts backlash

Target CEO Brian Cornell, who has served as the company’s chief executive for more than a decade, will leave his role at the beginning of 2026, according to CNN. Cornell will officially be succeeded on February 1,
YUNGBLUD shares video for “Zombie” starring Florence Pugh

YUNGBLUD just dropped “ZOMBIE,” the latest single from his fourth studio album IDOLS. The song debuted alongside a a new cinematic music video starring Academy Award-nominated actress Florence Pugh. Directed by Charlie Sarsfield and produced by Untold
Goo Goo Dolls share video for ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, debut new song ‘Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)’

The Goo Goo Dolls have shared the video for “Nothing Lasts Forever,” written by vocalist/guitarist John Rzeznik and produced by Gregg Wattenberg and Grant Michaels. The visual was directed by Kat White and filmed in Los Angeles,