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Tony Adams school supply drive happening Saturday
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Every year, thousands of kids head back to school in the St. Louis metro and the Metro East. Some families struggle to get the everyday essentials necessary for learning. On Saturday, New York Jets safety and Metro East native Tony Adams is hosting...
Two dead in Cahokia Heights shooting
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Two men are dead after a shooting in Cahokia Heights Friday afternoon, according to officials. Police responded to a call for a shooting in the 100 block of Judith Ln. before 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they found 41-year-old Anthony Andrews and 40-year-old Torian Hopkins. Both...
Marine Carousel Closed Until Further Notice
MARINE — The Marine Village Board met early on July 3 at 4 pm in recognition of the July 4th holiday. During public comment, Lynn Scherer said the bat house for the lake is ready to be installed on a pole made from an oak tree that died in the Lake Park. John Molitor informed the board that the stop signs and poles need to be replaced at Marion and Nebraska Streets due to being faded. Mayor Kelly Tracy reminds residents that when approaching an intersection with no stop signs, it is a yield in all directions.
Teen shot Friday night in Alton
Alton Police are investigating a shooting that resulted from a large group of unsupervised juveniles shooting fireworks at one another. It happened Friday night in the area of Highland and Webster. Officers say as tensions rose, gunfire erupted, and a 14-year-old boy was struck. He was taken to Alton Memorial...
Illinois Democrat becomes latest House member to call on Biden to exit race
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) became the latest House Democrat to call on President Biden to exit the 2024 presidential race Friday, following his poor debate performance last week. Quigley, in an interview Friday evening on MSNBC’s “All in with Chris Hayes,” joined a growing list of Democrats who are skeptical about Biden’s ability to beat…
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Illinois police are making more traffic stops: Study
(WTVO) — New data showed Illinois police made more traffic stops in 2023 than the year before. The Department of Transportation’s study shows stops are up 12%, the highest since 2019. Four out of five police agencies reported they stopped more Black and Latino drivers compared to White drivers. Black drivers were more likely to […]
Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares. One Colorado funeral home owner let the body of a woman decompose for two years in a hearse parked outside a house he rented, while hoarding the cremated remains of dozens of others inside. Last year, authorities discovered nearly 200 improperly stored bodies at another Colorado funeral home […] The post Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Illinois
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Illinois loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Illinois Tollway warns of I-PASS text message scam
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam being sent out in the form of text messages. The text appears to come from “Illinois toll way” and details a specific toll amount that the customer owes. One Central Illinois resident received the text below, which serves as an example […]
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
Vibrant sunflowers will be on display in Spanish Lake
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Sunflowers will be on display, highlighting their vibrant bursts of gold at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake. The staff of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has planted many sunflower plots that will be showcased throughout July and August. The exhibit is annual tradition at the Columbia […]
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