Former Harrisburg Pastor Facing Criminal Sexual Assault Charges
A former pastor of Lighthouse Apostolic Faith Church in Harrisburg is facing criminal charges in Moultrie County. Danny Varnadore, who recently stepped down from his role as pastor, is scheduled to appear in court next week for
Illinois Unveils Statewide Plan to Boost Student Math Skills
Illinois education officials say they’re working to close a long-standing performance gap in student math scores with a new statewide “numeracy plan” aimed at improving how math is taught, learned, and supported in schools. Each year, the
Herman’s Music Minute for December 8th
On this day in music history… In 1980, around 10:50pm Eastern time, John Lennon was shot four times by Mark David Chapman outside his residence at the Dakota in New York City. In the ensuing chaos,
Herrin Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges
Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant Thursday in Herrin as part of a meth trafficking investigation. Deputies say they arrested Joel Copley after finding methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and cash inside his home. Copley is facing
Sparta Woman Facing Several Charges including Wire Fraud
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 43-year-old Carrie Kelley of Sparta. She’s facing several charges, including two counts of theft of property over one million dollars, wire fraud, and multiple counts of filing fraudulent Illinois income
Judge halts DOJ use of key evidence regarding new charges against ex-FBI Director James Comey
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from accessing or using materials taken from a longtime associate of ex-FBI Director James Comey, adding a significant hurdle as prosecutors consider reviving a dismissed criminal case. U.S.
Pres. Trump slams Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar for ‘lack of loyalty’ after issuing pardon
President Trump is sharply criticizing Rep. Henry Cuellar, expressing anger that the Texas Democrat chose to run for Congress again under his party’s banner just days after receiving a presidential pardon that cleared him and his wife,
Guns N’ Roses share two new songs “Nothin’” and “Atlas”
Guns N’ Roses have officially released two new singles — “Nothin’” and “Atlas” — marking their first releases since 2023. The band have Guns N’ Roses have been releasing new material in recent years, in conjunction
Megadeth announce ‘Behind The Mask’ global cinematic event
Megadeth have announced the global cinematic event, Megadeth: Behind The Mask, which will premiere in more than 1,000 cinemas across over 35 countries on Thursday January 22, 2026. The one-night-only screening premieres one day prior to the