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Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
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'.
Mascoutah Grapples with Severe Flooding Fallout: A Citizen’s Experience and City’s Response
On July 16, residents of Mascoutah, Lebanon and the surrounding area found themselves contending with severe flooding. This flood, which some compare to the severe flood of the 1950s and the 2022 event, tested the city’s flood management systems and elicited strong responses from both residents and city officials.
Troy PD announces Labor Day traffic safety campaign
TROY — The Troy Police Department will participate in a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. According to a Troy PD news release, with powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled...
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
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Give their Students Red-Carpet Treatment
EAST ST. LOUIS - Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to give their students a rousing welcome on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 12.
Mueller Furniture & Mattress Warehouse Showroom celebrates first anniversary
Mueller Furniture, a fourth-generation, family-owned business, recently announced that its fourth location located at 51 Commerce Lane in Fairview Heights, Ill, is turning one. Mueller Furniture & Mattress Warehouse Showroom opened on Aug. 25, 2023, and has the largest mattress gallery and premium clearance section in the St. Louis and...
Conservation Officer Confirms Bobcat Sighting in Belleville Subdivision
BELLEVILLE – A bobcat sighting in Brookhill Estates, near Green Mount Road in Belleville, has garnered significant attention this past weekend. The wildcat was first spotted on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, when a person let a dog out in the backyard. Brookhill Estates, located just east of Green Mount...
#Racing4Rider KKM Challenge Increases Bonuses to $35K at Coles County Speedway
Belleville, IL. (8/16/24) Mounting appeal and anticipation since the initial announcement of the #Racing4Rider KKM Challenge presented by Start2Finish, at Coles County Speedway on September 4-7, continues to increase in giveback winnings reaching nearly $35K with overwhelming support. Steadily increasing in giveback support through the overwhelming generosity of friends, fellow...
StockMod Nationals Returns to Lake Ozark Speedway on September 25-28
Belleville, IL. (8/16/24) Mounting in excitement from the inaugural year successes in divisional actions of top-tier entrants, the rapidly approaching Second Annual POWRi StockMod Nationals is slated for September 25-28 as Lake Ozark Speedway once again takes center stage with a total purse exceeding $75,000 and National Championship implications on the line.
Iowa earns commitment from elite pass rusher in class of 2025
Iowa landed one of the biggest recruits in modern program history on Thursday evening. The Hawkeyes earned a commitment from 4-star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa, beating out other programs such as Penn State and Utah. Epenesa also made trips to Miami and Missouri this summer prior to announcing his commitment.
16-year-old Odin girl injured in crash on first day of driving
A 16-year-old Odin juvenile girl on her first day of driving crashed into a ditch on the North Hoots Chapel Road near Young’s Road northwest of Salem Wednesday morning. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department handled the wreck. The Salem Fire Protection District was called to assist the driver, but she was able to get out of the car on her own.
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