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Hermitage Lumber POWRi Late Model Division August 23-25
Belleville, IL. (8/25/24) Finding footing in the second season of speedy competition, the Hermitage Lumber POWRi Late Model competitors would be eager to continue 2024 with a double shot for possible points implications at a pair of premier hosting facilities. Weekly action would find Matt Becker earning checkers at Callaway on Friday and Tucker Cox gaining checkers at Lucas Oil on Saturday.
Moody Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Redshirt freshman forward Regan Moody has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference announced today. The Belleville, Ill., native, netted two goals during the previous matchweek, helping the Illini to a 1-0-1 record. Against Missouri on Aug. 22, Moody's 73rd-minute header off a corner...
Fangmeyer Leads Troy Women’s Golf at Tiger Classic
Laura Fangmeyer led the Troy women's golf team at the Tiger Classic, finishing tied for 22nd after a solid final round of 72. The team improved from a morning score of 307 to 300 in the afternoon, securing a 10th place overall finish. Georgia Southern won the tournament, finishing 13 strokes ahead of Campbell. Brinson Hall also had a strong performance, tying for 31st with a total of 149. Troy will continue their fall season in two weeks at the Green Wave Classic.
Illinois School Closings: Chicago-area high school announces early closure due to heat
A suburban Chicago high school has announced it would close early Tuesday "due to the weather forecast" as dangerous heat and humidity continue for another day across Northeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Lyons Township High School, in LaGrange, on Monday announced an "early dismissal schedule (7:45am-11:30am)" for Tuesday due to...
Top salaries at St. Louis Public Schools uncovered
ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side is taking a closer look at the top dollar salaries offered to district level employees at St. Louis Public Schools. Superintendent Keisha Scarlett, who is now on leave, brought in those staffers who she knew from her time in Washington State. Now, school leaders are preparing for a work session Tuesday to approve even more spending.
FORECAST: First Warns in place Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ahead of beautiful weekend
Heat and storms for now, but relief is in sight. Monday’s high of 99 made for the second day in a row of our hottest weather so far this year. We keep it warm & muggy for Tuesday morning, with temperatures starting in the mid to upper 70s. This is about 10 degrees warmer than normal right from the start. So the afternoon’s high of 95 is no surprise, and it will have a heat index of 100-105. There will barely be a breath of wind from the southwest at 5-10 miles per hour.
Parent says handling of Kirkwood middle school teacher’s antisemitic behavior falls short
ST. LOUIS COUNTY (First Alert 4) -- Frustrations linger for some parents in the Kirkwood School District after they say a middle school history teacher got into a war of words over flying a Palestinian flag in their classroom. At least one student has been removed from the teacher’s class...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
RFK Jr. remains on Illinois ballot; Green Party, Libertarian candidates removed
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his independent presidential campaign last week, but his name will still appear on the ballot in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met jointly in Chicago and Springfield Friday morning to certify the names that will appear on the ballot and issued rulings on objections to...
Illinois high school rule change caused confusion and controversy. How the IHSA fixed it
Illinois' underclass high school athletes are back in the lineup for all-star events after an adjustment made this month by the state's athletic association. The Illinois High School Association has clarified — via a new definition — a by-law change that triggered confusion among those involved in its team sports, especially baseball...
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