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Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Marion Connects hosts Marion Wildcats themed Third Thursday Event to kick off school year
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - It’s the beginning of the school year across the Heartland and thanks to a local non-profit, the city of Marion is kicking things off with a bang. Marion Connects is a local non-profit that focuses on community engagement. On Thursday, August 15, The organization hosted a Friday Night Lights-themed, Marion Wildcats kick-off event for its August Third Thursday Event.
$100,000 winning Powerball ticket bought near Rockford last year remains unclaimed
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Road Ranger, located at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park in September 2023. The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite...
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Notre Dame stars Riley Leonard, Ben Morrison ink deals with Rhoback, Fighting Irish fans get special offer
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard and cornerback Benjamin Morrison are the newest members of the Rhoback U family, the company announced Thursday evening. Leonard and Morrison are yet another star athletes to join forces with one of the top apparel companies on the market to release their licensed Notre Dame line.
Former LSU point guard transfers to Murray State to play football
It’s not every day you see a player transfer back to a previous school. It’s even more rare when they return to play a different sport. However, that is exactly what Justice ‘Juice’ Hill is doing. And if anyone is familiar with doing things a little differently – it’s the 6’0 point guard from Little Rock. Hill committed to Arkansas way back as a freshman in high school and was locked in on the Hogs. He even graduated high school early to spend a semester on the bench for Mike Anderson – but when he was fired and replaced by Eric Musselman,...
Murray State set to face Pittsburgh in upcoming season
PADUCAH, KY -- More and more pieces to Murray State's non-conference schedule keep getting revealed as it was reported on Thursday that the Racers will face Pittsburgh this upcoming year. The Racers will face Pittsburgh on the road with the game taking place on November 8th, which would be their...
Union City Woman Charged With Cruelty to Animals
A Union City woman was charged following a dog complaint on North Dobbins Street. Police reports said an Animal Control officer responded to the residence following complaints of constant barking. At the scene, Animal Control observed four dogs in wire crates under a tree. The police report stated one dog...
Saluki Women’s Golf announces hiring of Rory Weinfurther as new head coach
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Women’s Golf program announced the hiring of Rory Weinfurther as the new Head Coach, beginning in the 2024-25 season. “Rory will bring a lot of enthusiasm and competitiveness to the program,” Director of Golf Justin Fetcho said. “She is a very accomplished player of her own and had the opportunity to compete multiple times in the NCAA postseason, so she knows what it takes to succeed at a high level.”
SIU will celebrate Diversity Week with guest speakers, luncheon, art and more
“Creating a Culture of Belonging for All” is the theme as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Diversity Week 2024 with a variety of special events and activities Aug. 26-30. Plans include a luncheon, guest speakers, an interactive art exhibit, a voter registration drive, panel discussions, social activities and more.
Public asked to give input on transportation needs in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau Transportation Trust Fund 7 (TTF-7) Committee asks for public input regarding transportation needs within the Cape Girardeau city limits. The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) is a 0.5% (one half-cent per dollar spent) sales tax dedicated solely for transportation-related improvements...
High School Football Scrimmages 2024: Who, When, Where
This season is the first year that the IHSA is allowing a scrimmage between two teams in Week 0 of the season. Week 0 refers to the week before the first official week of the season. A majority of Southern Illinois’ teams have found scrimmage partners and plan to meet either Friday, August 23 or Saturday, August 24.
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