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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.
Biden designates 1908 Race Riot Monument in Illinois
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state capital. “We're allowing history to be written – what happened – so our children, our grandchildren, everybody understands what happened...
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Ameren Missouri bolsters weatherization program
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Ameren Missouri announced Monday that they are launching a $1 million in weatherization assistance program. This program looks to provide energy-saving home improvements at no cost for qualifying homeowners and renters. This year, Ameren provided over $2 million to support weatherization improvements, including caulking, weather stripping, water heater jackets, insulation and more, which includes labor and materials.
Monday, Sept. 19, 2024, Sports Roundup: Hyten Prevails At Alton Kickoff, Ottwell Places Second At Bloomington Event
ALTON - Father McGivney’s Sarah Hyten and Riana Thakker captured first in the Alton Kickoff Scramble Saturday at Rolling Hills Golf Course with a 6-under 65 to beat out the teams of Edwardsville’s Rachel Johnson and Ruhee Gupchup and O’Fallon’s Shaylee Ficken and Zoey Ficken by one stroke. The Edwardsville and O'Fallon girls each finished at 5-under 66.
TFPD holds Annual Tender Drafting and Flow Testing
TROY — The Troy Fire Protection District hosted its annual Tender, Drafting and Flow testing along with various other fire departments and agencies from around Madison and the surrounding counties. This exercise was a part of a continuous effort to provide to the residents of the Troy Fire Protection...
SIUE School of Pharmacy secures $1.3M in NIH grants for breakthrough Alzheimer’s, cancer research
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) has been awarded two prestigious R-16 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling nearly $1.3 million. These grants will support cutting-edge research in Alzheimer’s disease and cancer treatment, reinforcing the school’s commitment to advancing medical science. Ken Witt,...
Edwardsville’s Annual Race Celebrates Community and Kids
EDWARDSVILLE - "The Greatest Race In The World," presented by the Edwardsville Wrestling Club and the Edwardsville huddle of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, continues to be a key event in the community. Held to mark the beginning of the school year, the race featured various categories for children, drawing nearly 200 participants this year.
Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Brings Families Together in Joyous Race
EDWARDSVILLE - Laughter and cheers filled the air during the annual Kids Race at the Edwardsville Rotary Criterium event, bringing joy to participants and spectators alike. This year marked the 14th running of the Criterium, which has evolved into one of the most anticipated events in the Edwardsville region. Sign...
Exciting Breakaway Wins at Edwardsville Rotary Criterium
EDWARDSVILLE - Kyle Perry was a part of a two-man breakaway that let through the majority of the race in going on to win the men's Category 1,2,3 main event, while Abby Krawzcyk of Memphis, Tenn., won the women's Pro/Open main event race at the 14th annual BuseyBank Edwardsville Rotary Criterium bicycle races Saturday afternoon and evening in downtown Edwardsville.
Tempers Flare As Newgarden Wins At WWT Raceway
MADISON, Ill. — A wild night of IndyCar Series racing brought out the red flag, and some red tempers between several drivers, in Saturday night’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Josef Newgarden of Team Penske was the winner, but the real story was Will...
Royals Eye Downtown Ballpark Site As Governor Pushes for a Decision
There is a potentially impactful new twist in the long-running Royals stadium saga, one arriving against the backdrop of an increasingly impatient Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The MLB club is now considering Washington Square Park, on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, as a site option for a new ballpark. The location, if chosen, could give further momentum to the Royals staying in Missouri after Jackson County voters in April soundly rejected a sales tax measure tied in part to a proposed ballpark in the city’s Crossroads neighborhood.
Graceland Heist Unravels as Department of Justice Issues Charges — Mastermind Behind the Plot Identified
A Missouri woman has been arrested on federal charges in connection with the wild scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family and steal ownership of Graceland. Lisa Jeanine Findley was arrested on Friday in connection with the alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family and steal ownership of Presley’s former home of Graceland, a national landmark in Memphis, Tennessee.
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