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Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
Dolton mayor speaks out at meeting A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from having her say. Henyard slammed recent actions by trustees to limit her spending and enact a new credit card policy. Earlier this month, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed the Village of Dolton racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card purchases, including $43,000 spent on Amazon in one day last year. ...
New law gives Missouri state auditor power to audit local governments without invitation
On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business he owned. During the course of their work, auditors found that the records for the village of 209 people on the border of Ray and Clay counties were in “total disarray with missing financial records (and) other vital city records stored in a makeshift camper...
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 2024
HERE ARE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 2024. St. Louis University: Wednesday September 4th 10:00 Library. Washington University: Tuesday September 10 2:00 Library. Illinois State University Wednesday September 18th 10:3. University of Illinois: Thursday September 19th 2:00 Library. Illinois College Jacksonville: Monday September 23 10:00 Library. CHECK WITH GUIDANCE...
Williamsville Shuts Out Rochester in Non-Conference Matchup
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a 3-0 win over Rochester on Wednesday at Paul Jenkins Field. The Bullets were led by Sawyer Woods and Garrett Timm. Woods had two goals on the night while Timm picked up the shutout in goal. Williamsville heads to the Peoria Christian Tournament this weekend while Rochester travels to Collinsville on Saturday.
Soccer Game Recap: Carlyle Takes a Loss
Carlyle lost against Roxana back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians fell 5-3 to the Roxana Shells. The Indians/Lady Indians haven't had much luck with the Shells recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Labor Day celebrations near you
Aug. 24 – Labor Celebration Parade & Picnic - kids games, food and refreshments. Location: Parade starts at Wood River IL Round House, parade will continue North on Wood River Ave and end at the Wilshire Village Parking Lot in East Alton, IL. Picnic for Union Members and their...
Suspicious activity in House Springs raises safety concerns
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) -- Ethan and Mandi Couch are so concerned about suspicious activity in front of their home in House Springs that they won’t let their young children play in the front yard. “It’s a problem that’s getting out of hand,” said Ethan Couch....
Low attendance at Busch Stadium show Cubs faithful are more loyal than Cardinals fans
It turns out St. Louis Cardinals fans only have interest in their team if they're winning. Over the majority of my life, that hasn't been a problem. For decades, St. Louis was the toast of the National League Central and a model franchise. But coming off its first losing season since 2007, the Redbirds have seen decreased fan interest and ticket sales this year - and it's taken center stage of late, even drawing the ire of the Padres broadcast team.
SIUE’s Military and Veteran Services to Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the GI Bill
As the GI Bill marks its 80th anniversary this year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services is celebrating with a series of events reflecting on how the landmark legislation has transformed veterans’ lives and reshaped higher education. The opening event is a celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 4 with a presentation from Kevin Wathen, EdD, director of Military and Veteran Services. Beginning at 2 p.m. in the Legacy Room of the Morris University Center, Wathen’s presentation will explore the history of the GI Bill and how VA funding transformed SIUE in recent decades.
Cougars Kick off Play at Ohio State's Wolstein Classic Thursday
SIUE (0-0-1) at Ohio State (1-0-1) Thu., Aug. 29, 7:00 p.m. CT. Live stats: ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sidearmstats/msoc/. Live video: BigTen+ (Connor Schuh, Tyler Danburg) LAST SEASON: SIUE finished 16-1-3 and was unbeaten through its first 19 games. The Cougars captured the first-ever Ohio Valley Conferene Regular Season and Tournament titles and appeared in the NCAA Tournament for the 24th time. SIUE's .850 winning percentage was the best in Division I.
It’s All About the Kids at West End Service Station Sept. 7
EDWARDSVILLE - Bring the kids to the West End Service Station, 620 St. Louis St., Edwardsville, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 and get your kicks at this Route 66 attraction with the creator of the ‘Hank the Hero’ story character and Woody, a black lab therapy dog who enjoys listening to stories about Hank.
Charges Filed After Public Assault, Battery Near Dewey’s Pizza
EDWARDSVILLE - After being granted pretrial release twice, a homeless Edwardsville man faces new charges following a public assault and battery incident near Dewey’s Pizza in Edwardsville. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.
Muench, Gjelaj Honored as Players of the Week
A pair of SIUE men's soccer players are among the honorees as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its Players of the Week following the season's first week. Nic Muench (Heidelberg, Germany) was chosen as the Offensive Player of the Week while Rob Gjelaj (Romeo, Michigan) was selected as the Goalkeeper of the Week.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
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