Foreclosure Lawsuit Tangles Former Developer in Marion STAR Bonds Project

MARION, Ill. — One of the original developers behind Marion’s $112 million STAR Bonds redevelopment project faced serious financial trouble before construction began, court records show. Jerry Barrass, a member of the original three-person development team and
Illinois Lawmakers Push Back on Trump Order Targeting State AI Laws

Illinois lawmakers say they will continue enforcing state laws regulating artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting state-level AI regulations. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to review and potentially
Herman’s Music Minute for December 16th

On this day in music history… In 1983, the John Herzfeld film Two of a Kind hit theaters. The movie showcased a reunion of stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, who had co-starred in Grease five
Carbondale Police Investigate Shots Fired on West College Street

Carbondale police are investigating a shots-fired incident reported Thursday evening in the 700 block of West College Street. Officers were called to the scene around 7:07 p.m., but police say the suspect or suspects had already left
Authorities share new photos, videos of person of interest as manhunt for Brown University shooter enters third day

Authorities are continuing the manhunt for the gunman in the deadly shooting at Brown University, while investigators disclosed that a previously detained person of interest has been released and the case has shifted direction. Two students were
Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, arrested on suspicion of murder in their deaths

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that Nick Reiner, the younger son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder following their deaths. Reiner,
VOLBEAT earns record-setting 12th #1 on Billboard mainstream rock chart with “Time Will Heal”

Volbeat’s recent single, “Time Will Heal” marks the band’s twelfth #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Chart, with the band maintaining the record for the most number one singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart by an artist
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony airing Jan. 1 on ABC

ABC announced that this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony will be aired January 1st, 2026 on the network. The 40th annual induction ceremony was held on November 8 at the Peacock Theater
