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Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Vigil held for Greenup County graduate killed in Columbus
GREENUP, Ky. (WSAZ) - Family and friends gathered Thursday night in the gym at Greenup County High School to mourn a 17-year-old who’d just graduated from the school in May. Police say Gage Anderson was shot and killed in a road rage incident in Columbus. It happened Tuesday. Loved...
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Summer baseball’s fiercest rivalry comes to close in last chapter of Squirrels-Tropics
It’s the end of an era for local baseball fans. As the Southeast Tropics officially close the book on a historic eight-year history, so too do they part with their war against their archrivals in the Charleston Fighting Squirrels. After Thursday’s 11-2 victory over the Charleston Fighting Squirrels, the...
Cape Girardeau boy found safe
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police officers say a missing Cape Girardeau boy was found safe and is home. Nine-year-old Jaden Welch of Cape Girardeau was last seen at his home in the 2800 block of Whitener Street around 12:45 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Welch and...
Cape Girardeau Public Schools raises pay for substitute teachers
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - As many school districts struggle with staffing, one Heartland district is working to ensure they have enough substitutes ahead of this school year. Cape Girardeau Public Schools’ empty halls and classrooms will soon be filled with students. While the district is fully staffed with...
$100,000 winning Powerball ticket bought near Rockford last year remains unclaimed
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Road Ranger, located at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park in September 2023. The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite...
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Notre Dame stars Riley Leonard, Ben Morrison ink deals with Rhoback, Fighting Irish fans get special offer
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard and cornerback Benjamin Morrison are the newest members of the Rhoback U family, the company announced Thursday evening. Leonard and Morrison are yet another star athletes to join forces with one of the top apparel companies on the market to release their licensed Notre Dame line.
MO Sports Hall of Fame CEO and President visits Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Sports Hall of Fame CEO and President Byron Shive visited Cape Girardeau on Thursday, August 15 ahead of the Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon on September 17. This marks the first time in eight years, the Hall of Fame ceremony will take place in...
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