Herman’s Music Minute for April 28th

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

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

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

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
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes revised congressional map targeting four Democratic seats

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has introduced a newly redrawn congressional map that could significantly boost Republican representation in the state, potentially adding up to four GOP-held seats if approved. The proposal now heads to the Republican-controlled state
Suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting is charged with attempted assassination of the President

Cole Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, appeared briefly in federal court Monday after being charged in connection with the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Prosecutors allege he attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump,
Marshmello and Portugal. The Man team up on the track ‘Phoenix’

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
The All-American Rejects return with the song “King Kong” ahead of first album in over a decade

The All-American Rejects are ramping up their return with the release of “King Kong,” a high-impact new single that previews their upcoming album Sandbox, arriving May 15. Issued independently, the track highlights a refreshed creative direction for
