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Quick on-the-field emergency care from well-rehearsed medical personnel is widely credited with helping save Damar Hamlin's life. But whether his cardiac arrest could have been prevented is much less ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Zach LaVine made 11 of 13 3-pointers and scored 41 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 126-112 on Friday night to end the 76ers' home winning streak at 11. LaVine made t...

Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl has released the department's report for 2022. It clearly points to a problem with drug overdoses. 34 overdose calls were received along with four deaths. Ambuehl says ...

The Illinois House, along party lines, passed the assault weapons ban early Friday morning. The final vote was 64-43. State Representative Blaine Wilhour spoke out against the proposal on the house fl...

It is with deep regret that the college announces the passing of former Kaskaskia College President Dr. James C. Underwood. Dr. Underwood passed away at his home in Beaver Lake, Arkansas, on January 4...

For the second day in a row, a rural Iuka home caught fire apparently from an electrical problem. The fires were at the Michael and Kaylee Falconio home in the 8100 block of US 50 a half-mile east of ...

Centralia Police have arrested a 26-year-old Mt. Vernon man on drug charges. Bryce Edwards of South 7th was taken to the Marion County Jail. A 27-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia ...

The Salem Wildcats look to bounce back following Tuesday night's home loss to Mount Vernon when they return to Conference play to host the Roxana Shells. Listen starting around 7:30 on 100.1 FM and WJ...

Lady Cats Fall At Roxana, Head To Olney Saturday The Salem Lady Wildcats had a disappointing night on the road in conference at Roxana falling to the Shells 31-29. Emma Gregg and Jordan Kessler had 9 ...

We take a look at the prep girls post-season assignments. Salem will host a 2a Super Sectional. The Lady Cats will be competing in a sub-sectional trying to get to the Pana Sectional. They will be joi...