WIU starts Master’s Degree program in precision agriculture

(From Western Illinois University) Western Illinois University is implementing a new program for people who want to get an advanced degree in a part of agriculture. The university says in the fall a Master’s Degree will be
Area politicians, candidates react to Biden withdrawal, Harris endorsement

Congressman Eric Sorensen (left) and Judge Joe McGraw. The two are running in the November, 2024 election for Sorensen’s seat in Congress. (Photos from political campaigns) A number of Illinois Democrats took some time before coming out
Shaboozey celebrates first No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

Shaboozey is celebrating his first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and top 10 breakthrough on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart with the double-platinum smash hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Shaboozey also made history with “A
Sarah Michelle Gellar joins cast of ‘Dexter’ prequel series ‘Original Sin’

Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined the cast of Showtime’s ‘Dexter’ prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin. Deadline reported that Gellar, 47, will guest star as Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department and Dexter Morgan’s
‘Twisters’ tops North American box office with $80M in earnings

Twisters is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $80 million in its opening weekend. Twisters had the third biggest opening weekend of 2024, surpassing “Godzilla vs. Kong” ($80 million), but behind “Inside Out 2” ($154
LL Cool J to drop first album in 11 years, ‘The FORCE’

LL Cool J has announced his 14th studio album The FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) will be released on Friday, September 6th via Def Jam Recordings/Virgin Music Group. The 14-track album, produced in its entirety by