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Completion of statewide next generation service upgrades

Illinois State Police have announced the completion of statewide next generation service upgrades. 169 Public Safety Answering Points throughout Illinois, commonly called 911 call centers, have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911. NG911 upgrades...

Jefferson County man found guilty for murder

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Jefferson County man has been found guilty in the death of his wife. The verdict came down Friday March 27th after about three hours of deliberation. 52 year...

Illinois GOP senators urge action on business, worker tax re...

By Sean Reed with the Illinois Radio Network (The Center Square) – Three Illinois Senate Republicans called for passing a legislation package they say would bring relief to small businesses and their employees across...

Aunt Verna is Ready for Easter!

This is a quote from Aunt Verna today… “It warmed my heart like that first shot of fireball.” What in the world is she talkin’ bout now!? Tune in every Thursday morning at 7:40AM, presented by Small’s...

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Old Monroe Distilling Company: River Radio Barrel Fest Partn...

I had a chance to visit with Adam Stumpf with Old Monroe Distilling Company from Columbia, IL on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show! Adam, and his team, have produced a very special limited edition bourbon for...

Great Cardboard Boat Regatta - April 18th!

The 51st Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta is coming to SIU’s Campus Lake on Saturday, April 18th! First race starts at 1PM! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun! It’s always great when our...

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SIU star guard Quel’Ron House heads to transfer portal

SIU men’s basketball star guard Quel’Ron House is the latest Saluki to hit the transfer portal. He confirmed the...

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SIU Women’s Basketball adds former JUCO star Fredriecka Wa...

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois women’s basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White announced the addition of Fredriecka Wallace, a 6-foot-2 forward and two-time...