Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?

By Sam Freeman and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The Illinois House is once again considering a bill that would restrict cellphone use in public and charter schools In its most recent version,
Knoxville 8th grader’s ‘Give a Crap About Habitat’ project raises awareness for affordable housing in Knox County

Michael Knight, left, and Jordan Knight at WGIL studios, April 15, 2026. (WGIL) A Knoxville eighth grader has found a way to make people laugh — and then think. Michael Knight, a student at Knoxville Jr. High
‘Farce of Nature’ brings laughter to Prairie Players stage starting Friday

Jill Bradford, Cheri Siebken, and Mary Ellen Milem of Prairie Players Civic Theatre preview “Farce of Nature,” opening April 17 at the blackbox theater on Seminary Street. (WGIL) Prairie Players Civic Theatre opens its spring production, the
From Disco Turkeys to Horned Frogs — take Massey’s mascot and nickname quiz

Evan Massey is a former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach and a regular contributor to WGIL. He writes basketball history features and a weekly Time Capsule column. This week’s quiz is testing your knowledge of nicknames,
‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 first-look photo reveals Sarah Paulson as Cordelia

FX’s American Horror Story is gearing up for a major comeback season, and one of its most beloved characters is officially returning. Ryan Murphy has confirmed that Sarah Paulson will once again play Cordelia Goode, the powerful
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils 2026 inductees: Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis, and more

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 inductees, with the announcement made live during American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Richie. This year’s selections highlight a wide-ranging mix of influential artists across
Taylor Swift tops the 2026 American Music Awards nominations

Taylor Swift once again dominates the list of nominees for the American Music Awards (AMAs), leading the 2026 nominations with eight total nods and extending her position as the most awarded artist in the show’s history. With
Taylor Swift tops the 2026 American Music Awards nominations

Taylor Swift once again dominates the list of nominees for the American Music Awards (AMAs), leading the 2026 nominations with eight total nods and extending her position as the most awarded artist in the show’s history. With
