Jacobin

Phil Ochs Wrote the Soundtrack to the New Left

The 1960s saw a stampede of lefty folk musicians, but none as politically engaged as Phil Ochs. A true activist-musician who ...

Drew and Ellie Holcomb perform 'Tennessee' at Nashville's State House

Singer-songwriter and Tennessee native Drew Holcomb wrote the song 'Tennessee,' which is on track to become the new state ...

100 years of Route 66: Take the ultimate driving trip on America’s ‘Mother Road’

With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience ...
Central Illinois Proud

Peoria to celebrate Liv Warfield with street naming ceremony

Olivia “Liv” Warfield, an award-winning musician from Peoria, will be honored with a street-naming ceremony on April 14th, ...

8 states, 3 time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this ...
Southern Illinois Now

‘All My Exes’: Lauren Alaina’s hit duet was inspired by a fight on Broadway

Lauren Alaina currently has her biggest hit on the radio since 2021's "Getting Over Him" with Jon Pardi. If there's any ...

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site to host programs on food traditions, American folk music in Ill.

The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will host two events in April to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Southern Illinois Now

Two months after its peak, ‘Choosin’ Texas’ is back for fifth week at #1

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is proving to have staying power the size of the state it mentions, as the track returns to ...
The New York Times

Montana State, Illinois State advance to FCS championship game

Montana State's Adam Jones rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns against Montana. Jones and the Bobcats out-rushed the Grizzlies 240 yards to 96. Courtesy Kelly Gorham / Montana State Communications ...