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Firefighter injured in Fairview Heights apartment fire
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill.. (First Alert 4) - One firefighter was injured during an apartment fire in Fairview Heights Tuesday morning. Officials say the fire happened around 1:30 a.m. off Winchester Place and North Illinois Street. First Alert 4 crews were on the scene and say firefighters were able to extinguish...
Milk House Hayride Party Big Success
The WGEL Hayride was on the road Sunday night, as the Milk House in Greenville celebrated National Ice Cream Day. The event was a huge success, with a line for ice cream even before the Hayride started at 7 o’clock. WGEL ran out of the 200 can coozies it was giving away to those in attendance.
Organizer of Centralia Summer Market pleased with turnout and family participation
Great weather brought out a big crowd to the 4th Annual Centralia Summer Market this weekend. Mimi Hawkins enjoyed all the kids smiles as they were able to take part in a new of free activities for children including bounce houses, face painting, and shell painting. For the adults, there...
Heritage Days Coming To AFHM
The American Farm Heritage Museum’s annual Heritage Days event is coming up this weekend, Friday through Sunday, at the museum near Greenville. Brent Adkins, from the museum, was our guest on the WGEL morning show recently and he told the event this year will feature the Minneapolis/Moline brand of tractors. Instead of featuring one engine this year, they’re going to set up numerous displays with hit-or-miss engines.
Experience personalized cosmetic care at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa
SPONSORED – With an eye for aesthetics and a perfectionist at heart, Dr. Ryan Diederich promises personalized plastic surgery and botox options at MidAmerica. Located in southern Illinois and only a 15-minute drive from St. Louis, MidAmerica specializes in a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. 4955 S State...
7th Annual Cardboard Boat Race This Weekend At Meridian Village
GLEN CARBON - The annual cardboard boat race at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon is sailing into its seventh year this weekend on Friday, July 26, 2024. The race will be held in the indoor pool at Meridian Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Glen Carbon, with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. and races starting at 2 p.m.
SSM Health welcomes new orthopedic spine surgeon in Centralia
SSM Health Medical Group in Illinois continues to expand its spine surgery and pain management services in Centralia, Il by adding an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to its medical staff. Dr. Amit Bhandarkar, MBBS, MS, MD, is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who is globally trained and fellowship-certified. He received training from...
FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing soon to be with new ownership
Accel Entertainment, Inc. has announced the purchase of Fairmount Park with future plans of expanding. Fairmount Holdings, Inc., owner of FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing, and Accel agreed to a contract valued at approximately $35 million, according to a spokesperson for Accel. Accel is one of the nation’s leading distributed...
STLCC And SIUE Sign Nursing Articulation Agreement
EDWARDSVILLE - St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have established an articulation agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for nursing students in the region. The agreement streamlines...
Nashville Mourns as Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Gallatin Pike, Calls for Improved Safety Infrastructure Intensify
A Nashville pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night on Gallatin Pike near Walton Lane. As reported by officials, the man, 48, was hit while attempting to cross the road at 9:50 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. As detailed by the same source, the driver involved in...
Here's when the sunflower field opens at Eckert's
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — The sunflowers are back at Eckert's Farm in Belleville. Starting Thursday, July 25, guests can visit the 2-acre sunflower field and cut their own flowers to take home, according to a release from Eckert's. The field will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays until Aug. 4.
SIUE clerical workers ratify new contract that includes average 15.5 percent pay raises, back pay
After more than 600 days of contentious contract negotiations, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) clerical workers, represented by AFSCME Local 2887, and the university have ratified a new four-year contract that includes an average 15.5 percent pay raise and backpay. Local 2887 President and Chief Steward Amy Bodenstab said...
SIUE Athletics Internship Program Open for 2024-25 School Year
SIUE Athletics is excited to announce that the internship program is open for the 2024-2025 sport seasons! An internship in SIUE Cougars Athletics provides a fun and high-energy environment where you will learn and apply what goes on behind the scenes in a NCAA Division I game day. Internship opportunities...
Marion County Sheriff’s Department investigates Sandoval burglary
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a weekend burglary at a Sandoval home. Sheriff’s Deputies say the breakin was at a home in the 300 block of North Main Street. Entry was gained by breaking in a door. Items from the home were found in the yard and alleyway. A gun, comic books and knives were among items taken from the home.
Cannon McIntosh Maneuvers to the Top with POWRi National Midgets and Xtreme at Spoon River Speedway
Belleville, IL. (7/20/24) Cannon McIntosh would ride the high line to success of Spoon River Speedway to earn his twenty-fifth career feature win with the POWRi National Midget League, running in conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, on Saturday Night’s exhilarating action after leading the final ten laps.
NWS Says At Least 27 Tornadoes In Chicago Area On July 15th
During the evening hours of July 15, a well-organized and long-lived complex of thunderstorms rolled across Iowa, Illinois and parts of Indiana. Widespread damaging winds of 60 to locally 100 mph were observed within the line, especially from eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and central Illinois. In addition, at least 27 occurred in the NWS Chicago County Warning Area.
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