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Two men allegedly attack each other at Arnold gas station
A 50-year-old Arnold man and 45-year-old Imperial man allegedly attacked each other outside the Phillips 66 gas station, 3910 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. One of the men was injured in the attack and was transported by private convenance to seek treatment, Arnold Police reported. At about 7:45 p.m. Aug. 18,...
Cougars Begin 30th Season of Volleyball at IU-Indianapolis Tournament
WHERE WE'RE AT: SIUE heads to Indianapolis, Indiana to start of their 2024 season. The Cougars will take on Eastern Michigan and Valparaiso on Friday with IU Indy following on Saturday at the IU - Indianapolis Tournament. A NEW LOOK: The 2024 season features five new freshmen. Claire Jones, Sophia...
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from have 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.
Missourians say team owners should pay majority of new stadium costs, new poll shows
The results offer the most recent portrait of Missourians’ thoughts on whether local and state governments should provide public funding for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
Death toll grows: Listeria outbreak tied to deli meat; illness reported in Missouri
More illnesses and deaths have been reported due to a massive contamination of deli meats. It is now the largest listeria outbreak in 13 years, according to a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illnesses have been reported over the past several weeks in Missouri and 17...
They walked away from a Missouri cult. Now they’re warning anyone who’ll listen.
FESTUS — A small white church with a red door sits in an old neighborhood by the railroad tracks here. It's just a few blocks north of the bars, restaurants and shops that line East Main Street. Faith groups have called the building home since the 1930s. Last year,...
Water main break floods parking lot in Chesterfield
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A water main break flooded part of the Trader Joe’s complex in Chesterfield Thursday morning. This happened around 1 a.m. on Clarkson Road and First Alert 4 crews spotted at least two breaks in the parking lot. Fire crews were able to...
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
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. The 21-month investigation...
State officials celebrate new Illinois DCFS region/field office
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – State officials are represetatives from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services held a ribbon cutting Thursday for the new Illinois DCFS region/field office in Marion. The Illinois DCFS was joined by Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler, Mayor Mike Absher, Marion’s former Director of...
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...
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...
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...
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