Herman’s Music Minute for April 28th

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On this day in music history…   In 1969, The Chicago Transit Authority’s self-titled debut album was released. The album peaked at number 17 on the chart, and it stayed on the chart for a total of

NubAbility Athletics Foundation in Du Quoin Expanding

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DU QUOIN, Ill. (WJPF) -The NubAbility Athletics Foundation in Du Quoin is expanding. The foundation is a nonprofit serving children with congenital and acquired limb differences since 2011 NubAbility recently received a gifted church property that now

APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS MADIGAN CORRUPTION CONVICTION

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By Jim Talamonti with the Illinois Radio Network The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on ten counts of public corruption. The ruling came down Monday after Judges

Rend Lake Water Festival begins tomorrow

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BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – The Rend Lake Water Festival starts tomorrow. The festival, “Sparkle & Splash,” will run from April 29th through May 2nd in Benton. Hours for the carnival are scheduled for 6pm-10pm Wednesday through Friday

Marshmello and Portugal. The Man team up on the track ‘Phoenix’

Christopher Comstock aka Marshmello (Producer/DJ) performs at the Bill Graham Civic. San Francisco^ CA/USA: 1/12/2018

Portugal. The Man has teamed up with chart-topping producer Marshmello for a new collaborative single, “Phoenix.” The track blends Marshmello’s polished, melodic production with the band’s signature warmth and introspective songwriting. Frontman John Gourley reflected on the