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Death row inmate pleas for commute of sentence as DNA evidence was 'contaminated' during arrest
Marcellus Williams is set to be executed Sept 24 for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, which he has denied for two decades, urging authorities to test DNA that he's sure will exonerate him
SIU staff encouraged to attend a virtual wellness session Sept. 23
The SIU System will offer a wellness session for staff only on Sept. 23. The session on “Change Management in Practice” is from noon to 1 p.m. The session will be led by the SIU School of Medicine’s Sookyung Suh, transformation strategist for the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, assistant professor in the Department of Medical Education and director of Organizational Change Management. See the flyer for the link to the meetings and the credentials.
Savannah DeFini Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week
SIUE women's soccer junior Savannah DeFini (Gretna, Nebraska) earned Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week honors after scoring her first career hat trick during SIUE's 6-1 home opener against Chicago State. DeFini started the scoring spree against Chicago State at the 8:26 marker. She scored her second goal at the...
Mia Rose Holdings starts construction of its first multifamily development in Illinois
Mia Rose Holdings started construction of its first multifamily development in Illinois. The Meridian will be a 144-unit Class-A luxury rental community in Glen Carbon, Illinois. At the intersection of Highway 157 and North Meridian Road, the location is ideal with proximity to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and the...
One decade later: How Ferguson boosted the Black Lives Matter movement
Following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. in 2014, the community of Ferguson, Missouri — less than 30 minutes from SIUE’s main campus — erupted in protest, reinvigorating the young Black Lives Matter movement across the nation. 10 years later, the impact of the protests is still felt in the Metro East.
Record-setting Illinois Lottery Fast Play jackpot-winner sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is not just a lot richer, but is also a history-maker after winning one of the largest-ever Fast Play jackpots in the game’s history. According to Illinois Lottery officials, the winning ticket worth nearly $1.7 million was sold at a gas station in suburban Alsip earlier this week.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
Three-star 2025 Plainfield Central OL Kaveon Lee plans Illini visit: 'I just want to see the team work'
Kaveon Lee could've entered his senior season with his football future solidified. But after six months as a Northern Illinois commitment, the three-star Plainfield (Ill.) Central Class of 2025 offensive tackle decided to open up his recruitment. "I just felt I committed too early," Lee said. "That was my first...
The caboose at Miner Park in Glen Carbon
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Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Older Adults in Illinois at Increased Risk for Suicide
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 and 74 years, with at least a high school education living in small urban and rural environments and involving firearms as the source of fatal injury.
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Illinois bill would create board to tackle high prescription drug prices; doctors, patients weigh in
People had plenty to say at a third town hall about the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois on Tuesday."It was insulting. It was insulting to me as an individual. You can't respect my need for those medications, and just think of all this people who don't have that advocacy," said Mary Rothschild, a patient with allergies.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I went through a series of talking to my physician, talking to my insurance company, trying figure out how can I get the medication that's the better medication that I needed," said Lequita Michelle Mathew,...
St. Clair County acquires Army Reserve Center in Belleville
Property used for several decades for the training and processing of military personnel as a United States Army Reserve Center in Belleville has been purchased by St. Clair County for the housing of items related to disaster recovery. Approved unanimously recently by the St. Clair County Board, the site located...
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