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Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters could see three non-binding referendums on the November ballot once it’s certified next month. The Illinois State Board of Elections said the ballot is set to be certified Aug. 28. Alongside candidates for president, Congress, Statehouse seats and other elected offices, the Illinois General Assembly approved three non binding referendums to ask voters. State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, explained. “First would be an Election...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Unsettled pattern with on and off rain chances ahead
It was a bit of a cooler day across the Stateline today with a few spotty showers amid mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures only reached the upper 70s for most, compared to the low 80s like yesterday. This was a perfect example of scattered showers throughout the afternoon and evening. While...
'It's a tragedy:' Moms Demand Action responds to violent Fourth of July celebrations
ST. LOUIS — It's been a violent 4th of July weekend across St. Louis City and County. Two separate mass shootings unfolded, just hours after Independence Day festivities wrapped up. On top of that, a large group of juveniles kept officers busy downtown overnight. Sharon Williams, Moms Demand Action...
‘Wild Explorer’ VR experience now open at Saint Louis Zoo
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Guests to the Saint Louis Zoo can get a 360-degree view of animal habitats around the world in the “Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Theater.”. The theater’s motion-platform pods let visitors feel the rumble of a wildebeest herd or the steps of a...
Cortex Square One supports minority entrepreneurs
"The people I’ve had the opportunity to interact with, from my peers in the program to the coordinators Ben and Gabriella, have helped me tremendously to take myself and my ideas seriously. I have found phenomenal mentors through the program,” he said. Antonio Brazelton always knew he had...
Coast Guard closes Missouri River traffic from Bridgeton to Kansas City
Traffic on the Missouri River has been shut down by the United States Coast Guard. The rule affects the river between the 27-mile marker and the 366-mile marker or Bridgeton to Kansas City. The Coast Guard's order stated that the rule was put into place to protect levees. It will...
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Pleasant temps continue this weekend, rain may play a role
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - We will continue to enjoy pleasant temperatures for early July this weekend, but rain could play a role in outdoor plans at times. We do have a First Warn on Sunday to give you the heads up for some spotty afternoon & evening rain. Starting...
Eureka Fire names Barthelmass next chief; Brown set to retire
The Eureka Fire Protection District will have a new chief by the end of this year. Board of Directors members voted unanimously June 27 to name Assistant Chief Scott Barthelmass the successor to Chief Greg Brown, who will retire later this year, said Pat Feder, Board of Directors chairman. “I...
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