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Questions swirl around Alton sinkhole
Local politicians have sprung into action after an Alton soccer field in Gordon F. Moore Community Park was swallowed by a massive sinkhole. While the sinkhole opened up over two weeks ago, a recent press conference with the mayor of Alton, accompanied by various members of other affiliated organizations, such as New Frontier Materials and Mine Safety and Health Administration, gathered to address questions.
Groundhog Makes It Onto Racetrack, Get’s Tossed By Brave Woman
You never know what is going to happen at the race track. I only know that the page Dirt Race Central uploaded this video in June. I don't know when the video was originally made, but I do know that this woman needs some sort of free raceway tickets, or something like that, for life to handle that rodent like she did.
Missouri prison ignores court order to free wrongfully convicted inmate for second time in weeks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — For the second time in weeks, a Missouri prison has ignored a court order to release an inmate whose murder conviction was overturned. Just as in the case of Sandra Hemme, actions by the state’s attorney general are keeping Christopher Dunn locked up. St....
Bloomington pawn shops raided by Illinois Attorney General's Office
Authorities have raided at least two pawn shops in Bloomington. As of late afternoon Tuesday, a number of government SUVs were at Midwest Exchange on East Empire Street in Bloomington. Bloomington Police confirmed Monster Pawn on RT Dunn Drive in Bloomington also was blocked off and law enforcement officers were...
Canadian Wildfire smoke in St. Louis skies
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) - Canadian Wildfire smoke is in our skies, but it’s not too thick, and it’s not expected to cause air quality issues at the surface. The “Total” smoke includes smoke aloft and not just at the surface. That is why there is a haze in the air, and there will be again on Wednesday. However, that haze likely has some contribution from humidity trapping some pollution, as our air has been rather still, which allows pollutants to build up.
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Library Wednesday Programs July 24 and 31
The Greenville Public Library has two more story hours scheduled in its Wednesday summer programming this month. Library Director Jo Keillor said the special guest readers will include Princess Lugge on July 24, and GES teacher Nick Elam. Story hours begin at 2 PM the next two Wednesdays. Click below...
Flooded Illinois shelters leave many pets without homes
Belleville Area Humane Society and other organizations have rescued dogs from the flooding in St. Clair County, and are now seeking people to foster and adopt them, with adoption fees only $50 during the "Clear the Shelters" event.
5 children were inside home when argument led to gunfight in Ferguson
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A St. Louis County man was charged Tuesday after police said he shot two people during an argument while children were hiding in another room of the house. Donnovan Gray, 51, was charged with two counts of assault, one count of endangering the welfare...
Scott AFB Hosts Immersive Deployment Experience For Kids
BELLEVILLE - This past weekend, children of #TeamScott members took part in the Military & Family Readiness Center's (M&FRC) "Kids Understanding Deployment Operations" (K.U.D.O.S) event, an initiative designed to give them a firsthand experience of a service member's deployment. The event, held at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, began...
SIUE clerical workers ratify new contract that includes average 15.5 percent pay raises, back pay
After more than 600 days of contentious contract negotiations, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) clerical workers, represented by AFSCME Local 2887, and the university have ratified a new four-year contract that includes an average 15.5 percent pay raise and backpay. Local 2887 President and Chief Steward Amy Bodenstab said...
Labor, family, friends mourn retired Steelworkers leader, union activist David Dowling
Bellville, IL – Longtime Steelworkers leader and union activist David Dowling has died, leaving family, friends and fellow Steelworkers mourning in the Metro East. Dowling, 75, of Belleville, died on June 24, only six weeks after his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Born in South Dakota, Dowling was a Labor union activist for more than 50 years. He began at what was then known as Granite City Steel on Nov. 18, 1973, and served as president of Local 67 from 1982 to 1997.
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation. ...
Aurora woman paying it forward after winning $1M on scratch-off ticket
AURORA, Ill. — A woman won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at a liquor store in Aurora. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green struck it rich off a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket from the Illinois Lottery, that was bought at Ruby’s Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road. Her first thought? How she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away […]
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