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Winchester Post Office Closed Till Further Notice, Several Left Without Power Following Friday Storm
Scott County residents are picking up the pieces this morning after storms caused severe damage Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning just before 3:00 pm for Central Scott and Morgan Counties. Minutes later a severe storm tore through the Winchester area knocking down trees and leaving several residents without power.
1 dead in early Saturday shooting in Bellefontaine Neighbors
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis County Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was fatally shot early Saturday in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Bellefontaine Neighbors police officers responded to a reported shooting around 2:40 a.m. in the 1100 block of Oran Drive. At the scene, officers found a man in his late teens suffering a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release.
Fight reported at Florissant Walmart
FLORISSANT, Mo. — Police said there was a "scuffle" at a Florissant big box store Saturday. People on social media reported hearing gunshots at the Walmart store at 3390 N Highway 67. Police said they did not receive any reports of gunshots. This is a developing story. Additional details...
My car got towed after my daughter was in an accident – I told them not to do it and I have to pay $8k to get it back
A TOW company snagged a disabled vehicle after a school-age daughter was involved in an accident. Now, the mother is speaking out after the towing company asked her to fork over $8,000 for the car removal she didn’t want. “I feel so violated,” an anonymous mom in Chicago told local CBS affiliate WBBM-TV. The woman […]
Man drives car into two pedestrians outside Barnhart bar & grill
BARNHART, Mo. — Two pedestrians were hurt after they were struck by a car Friday night outside a bar & grill in Barnhart, a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said early Sunday morning. The driver, a 30-year-old Crystal City man, was backing out of a parking...
Cubs claim Cardinals right-handed reliever off waivers
The Cubs have claimed Cardinals right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong off waivers, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Friday. The Cardinals recently designated Armstrong, 33, for assignment. They traded outfielder Dylan Carlson to the Rays in exchange for Armstrong at the previous MLB trade deadline. Now, he'll enter a Cubs bullpen that ranks eighth in bullpen ERA across the league (3.73 ERA).
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
USAC Silver Crown Results Ted Horn 100 Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
USAC Silver Crown Series raced at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon for the Ted Horn 100. Justin Grant scored the win over Kody Swanson and Briggs Danner. Grant swept the dirt miles in Illinois, winning at Springfield earlier this year. This is only the second time someone has done this in the last 15 years.
Yankees robbed of fair shot at 9th-inning comeback vs. Cardinals by umpire power trip
The New York Yankees were essentially dead and buried in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals -- as they often are when Will Warren's on the mound. Trailing 6-1 with two outs in the frame after being lulled to sleep by Kyle Gibson (who hasn't...
New coaches and historic touchdowns: What we learned about Peoria-area football in Week 1
New coaches got wins, Peoria Notre Dame earned a tough loss, there were plenty of points from Morton — and Richwoods' girls flag football team made a splash. Here are some takeaways from Week 1 in Illinois high school football around the Peoria area: ...
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Illinois Government Agencies Use of Controversial AI Technology
CTA Using Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Program to Identify Guns in Stations. Earlier this month the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) announced that it was currently one month into a year long pilot program with the private company ZeroEyes, a company that pairs surveillance videos with artificial intelligence to detect firearms. As implemented as part of the pilot program, when the AI technology software detects a possible firearm, a human employee is then alerted who reviews the footage for accuracy before they then alert the Chicago Police Department, the CTA and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications at the same time. Currently the CTA has paired the AI program with 250 cameras at various stations around the city, though it declined to identify which stations citing safety concerns. CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. said in a statement that “this added measure of protection provides additional peace of mind to everyone.” The US Department of Homeland Security recently reviewed the company’s technology and in a report stated that a group of first responders found that the technology was in fact “intuitive,” but advocates worry about the lack of public discussion and the effectiveness of the technology, particularly when weighed against potential violations to individuals civil liberties. ACLU Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka in response to the news warned against the use of more surveillance tools, particularly when he believes these technologies, “all come with allure of adding more safety, but they never seem to deliver on that promise.”
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
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