Driver Killed After Vehicle Overturns on Illinois Route 184

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning on Illinois Route 184. The Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Communications received a 9-1-1 call just before 7 a.m., reporting the crash south of
Herman’s Music Minute for December 23rd

On this day in music history… In 1964, The Beach Boys were flying to Houston when Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown mid-flight. Upon landing, Wilson wanted to go home to Los Angeles, despite The Beach Boys’
One Dead After Sunday Night House Fire in Mt. Vernon

One person has died following a house fire in Mt. Vernon Sunday night. Mt. Vernon firefighters were called to the scene at 8:29 p.m. in the 900 block of Pace Avenue. Crews arrived to find a single-story
Carbondale Man Arrested on Multiple Charges

Carbondale police responded to a weapons incident late Thursday night on New Era Road. Police say 25-year-old Ethan Hipps of Carbondale was firing a homemade firearm and was also wanted on an active Jackson County warrant for
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduces resolution to force DOJ into full release of Epstein files

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday he will move to force a Senate vote on legal action against the Justice Department over its failure to fully release records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, escalating
Trump administration halting five offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns

The Trump administration announced Monday it is pausing leases for five major offshore wind projects along the East Coast, citing national security risks identified by the Department of Defense. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the decision follows
Brandy & Monica, Florence + The Machine, Brandi Carlile to appear on CNN’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ special

Brandy and Monica will take the stage together on New Year’s Eve, extending the momentum of their recently completed ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’ with a nationally televised performance on CNN’s annual NYE celebration. The R&B stars
Tesla sets new dates for January 2026 tour

Tesla have announced a new leg of tour dates for January 2026 for their ongoing Keepin’ It Real Tour — now titled the Still Keepin’ It Real Tour. Tesla also just wrapped a run of dates at
