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Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Poplar Bluff sees success with community bed-building event
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - 150 kids in need will soon have a comfortable place to sleep thanks to one Heartland non-profit, and a record number of volunteers who came out to lend a hand. Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds to give to kids in the area, for free.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Gamestop Quietly Closed Illinois & Missouri Locations Recently
There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare. I got curious about...
Illinois Eagle print edition – August
SPRINGFIELD – The August issue of the Illinois Eagle print edition is now available. The full issue can be picked up at these locations:. LGBTQ Resource Center at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. OUT on East – Springfield. OUT on Second – Springfield. Red Raccoon Games...
Tropics beat Squirrels for 3rd Place in Babe Ruth World Series
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Southeast Tropics beat the Charleston Fighting Squirrels 11-2 to claim third place in the Babe Ruth World Series Thursday at Capaha Park. This marked the final game for the Tropics and head coach Dustin Schwartz. Schwartz is stepping away to spend more time with...
Babe Ruth World Series Quarterfinal: Aycorp Fighting Squirrels vs. Altoona
The Aycorp Fighting Squirrels used some great relief pitching and an offensive breakout to take the August 14, 2024 Babe Ruth World Series quarterfinal between the Aycorp Fighting Squirrels and the Altoona, Pennsylvania, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Aycorp defeated Altoona, 12-11.
3D-printed duplex to be unveiled in Cairo, Ill.
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - An innovative project that aims to revitalize one Heartland community will be unveiled on Saturday. According to a release, Eminence Resource is partnering with Black Buffalo 3D to create a groundbreaking 3D-printed duplex in Cairo, Illinois. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and block party will be held on...
Illinois Republicans use state fair rally to respond to Democrats
(The Center Square) – Politics continued taking over the Illinois State Fair Thursday with Republican Day. In Springfield at the fairgrounds Wednesday, Democrats during Governor's Day said their piece on why they need more power. Thursday, Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi said Democrats bring taxpayers “one big hurt.” “All the mistakes in Springfield are being saddled on our poor small businesses and residents of this state and that has got...
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