March 8, 2017 | WGIL 93.7 FM

Illinois to provide $1M for migrant student summer programs

Illinois is handing out $1 million in federal grants to help educate children of migrant families. The Illinois State Board of Education announced Tuesday that the Migrant Education Program funds will help pay for educational services this

Judge rules comptroller may choose funds for paying workers

A judge has ruled that the Illinois state comptroller may direct which accounts should be used to pay state employees. Democratic Comptroller Susana Mendoza reported late Tuesday that St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien (luh-SHEE’-ehn) ruled

Prize Winning Racehorse and Colt Stolen in Italy

Prize winning racehorse, Blonde Bombshell along with a thoroughbred colt were stolen from their stables in Italy on Tuesday. The stable is protected by a security system, leading investigators to believe the crime was committed by someone

Floyd Mayweather Taunts Conor McGregor, Saying “Sign the Paper

Floyd Mayweather taunts Conor McGregor, saying “sign the paper”, in reference to the long rumored fight between the pair. While it’s mostly just been back and forth on the internet or in interviews, the fight seems like

Knoxville City Council establishes new employee retirement plan

Knoxville City Council officially established their retirement plan for city employees on Monday night.

3 Dead In Train / Bus Crash in Mississippi

At least 3 people are dead in a deadly crash between a freight train and a packed charter bus in Mississippi. Another 40 people were injured when when the train smashed into the bus. At least 3

Wikileaks Dumps Secrets of CIA Hacking

WikiLeaks released thousands of pages of documents that appear to reveal CIA surveillance techniques. Some of the exploits may have been developed within the CIA, while others appear to have been purchased, copied or downloaded from non-governmental