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Disturbing Number of Missouri Kids Have Recently Gone Missing
I'm not certain why there appears to be a sudden uptick of Missouri kids that have gone missing, but it's certainly a disturbing turn of events. I frequently share updates on Missouri kids who's families do not know their whereabouts in the hopes that by getting their information out there quickly will increase the chance that they will return home safely. That's why I check the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children often to keep track of how Missouri kids are doing. I was in a bit of disbelief when I saw that there are a half-dozen Missouri children who have been reported missing in just the past 3 or 4 weeks. The names of each of these kids is linked to more detailed information about the last time they were seen and where they are from.
As Democrats meet in Chicago, Illinois' role in abortion access is in the spotlight
The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. At Hope Clinic in Granite City, Ill., Dr. Erin King and her staff have rearranged the waiting room for patients who’ve been traveling here from across the country. There are spaces for children to play and for families to relax or watch TV.
Police Beat for Sunday, August 18th, 2024
Three people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Saturday on outstanding warrants. 38-year-old Eddie Armstrong of East Kell in Centralia and 24-year-old Alvin Fowler of Carlyle Street in Belleville were both arrested by Centralia Police on outstanding St. Clair County warrants. Centralia Police arrested 56-year-old George Barnes of...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Community garden uprooted in north St. Louis after SLPS, SLU deal gone wrong
ST. LOUIS — Volunteers from near and far were forced to dismantle a community garden in north St. Louis on Saturday. Nick Speed's non-profit UJIMA has used the land outside the Clay Community Center on North 14th St. to grow produce and flowers and provide access to food, education, and jobs for people in the area.
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
2024 DNC: Pritzker hosts kickoff luncheon as protesters from around the US start arriving in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted a Convention Kickoff Luncheon on Saturday afternoon as national protesters descend upon Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention."I've got to ask you, are you ready for the fight? Are you ready for the fight?" Pritzker said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn the eve of the DNC, the who's who of the Democratic Party in Illinois gathered for a final luncheon near McCormick Place, focusing their efforts on launching Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to victory."So that in about 81 days, we'll all get to say the...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Illinois Family Claim Their Home was Attacked By a ‘Skinwalker’
Bryon and Michaela immediately knew they weren't dealing with a human being. Strange sounds outside their rural southern Illinois home led to an encounter with what they describe as a 'skinwalker' that tried to enter their home in the most sinister way. This is quite a story shared by Byron...
One arrested after allegedly shooting a man in South Columbia Saturday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, and another person was arrested after allegedly shooting a man at the Buffalo Wild Wings in south Columbia late Saturday night. According to a release from the Columbia Police Department, Alexis Gonzalez, 36, of Columbia was arrested for first degree assault, armed The post One arrested after allegedly shooting a man in South Columbia Saturday night appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
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