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Missouri Senate feud spills into governor’s race as GOP leader’s PAC funds attacks on Bill Eigel
In the winter, Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin said she would vote to expel state Sen. Bill Eigel. This summer, a political action committee connected to O’Laughlin is working to stop him from becoming governor. On July 5, the NEMO Leadership PAC — which was created to support O’Laughlin — contributed $100,000 to the Great […]
Severe thunderstorm warning for Guthrie & Adair cos. until 10:15 a.m.
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT FOR MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN GUTHRIE...ADAIR...SOUTHWESTERN DALLAS AND WEST CENTRAL WARREN COUNTIES... At 946 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of Bevington to near Winterset-Madison County Airport to Fontanelle, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Winterset, Greenfield, Stuart, Earlham, De Soto, Avenue Of The Saints Event Center, Fontanelle, St. Charles, Dexter, Martensdale, Orient, Diamondhead Lake, Patterson, St. Marys, East Peru, Macksburg, Bevington, Greenfield Municipal Airport, Nodaway Park, and Badger Creek State Park. This includes the following highways... Interstate 35 between mile markers 52 and 62. Interstate 80 between mile markers 85 and 109. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
SIUE Pharmacy faculty, staff receive national teaching innovation recognition
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) was recently awarded with the national Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for their innovative project, “Making an ‘ImPaCT (Improving Patient Care for Tomorrow)’: A longitudinal, required innovation curriculum to address practice-based problems.”
SIUE recognized as a top choice for military veterans
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earned a prestigious place among the best institutions for veterans, ranking 100th overall and 15th in the Midwest in the 2023 Best For Vets Colleges list. This recognition underscores the University’s commitment to providing high-quality education and comprehensive support services tailored to military-connected students. The...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
A Bright Future with D&D Electric
Imagine if the sun sent you a monthly bill for all the sunlight you use. Thankfully, it does not, and that’s where solar energy comes in! Harnessing the power of the sun is like having an endless supply of free pizza delivered to your door – minus the calories and with a LOT more environmental benefits.
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Strange Earthquake Just Hit this O’Fallon, Illinois Neighborhood
When it comes to New Madrid Fault earthquakes, I think I've now seen it all. There was just a tremor that shook a neighborhood in O'Fallon, Illinois Saturday morning. I had to do a double-take when I saw this earthquake appear on the USGS earthquake map this morning. It was a 2.4 magnitude quake in a subdivision in O'Fallon, Illinois and it's been confirmed by a USGS seismologist. It was centered here.
‘Oh Say Can You Sing?’ Jacks Looking For Anthem Singers
If you've got the pipes, the 'Jacks are looking for you. The upcoming 2024-2025 season will be here before you know it and the hockey club is looking to fill its roster of National Anthem singers. The Granite City Lumberjacks put the notice looking for singers on social media. We...
Just 21 days before new school year, SLPS parent concern lingers over transportation and superintendent
ST. LOUIS — Monday marked 21 days before St. Louis students will be headed back to school. What is normally an exciting time has now become uncertain. Krystal Barnett said as a St. Louis parent and CEO of Bridge 2 Hope, which advocates for quality education, she is worried about the state of St. Louis Public Schools.
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