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Five people face Livingston County drug charges
Several people are facing drug charges following the execution of a search warrant in Livingston County on Monday. Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office went to home on Stringtown Road in Grand Rivers. Deputies said they found approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia indicative of illicit drug trafficking, and marijuana.
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...
Illinois quick hits: Fentanyl education expanding; Mars acquires Kellanova; cicada shot creator fined
Fentanyl education expanding A new state law will expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12 in Illinois schools beginning with the 2025-26 school year. Last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill sponsored by state Sen. Laura Ellman. The Illinois Department of Public Health said a lethal dose of fentanyl is smaller than a drop of water. Opioids containing fentanyl and other drugs are involved in 70% of fatal drug overdoses. ...
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.
Kentucky Braces for Scattered Thunderstorms Friday and Saturday: Weekend Outlook
Louisville, KY – A warm, dry day is expected across Kentucky today before a change in weather begins Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Louisville forecasts increasing chances of scattered showers and thunderstorms late Thursday, becoming more likely overnight and into Friday. According to the NWS, temperatures today...
217 Today: Here’s why health experts advise caution when attending state fairs in the time of bird flu
The Champaign Unit 4 school board is starting a new program to help parents better prepare their children for college and the workforce. People who live in the small town of Cairo, Illinois are struggling to access fresh food. One week ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Muslim leaders in...
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'.
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker creates new agency position; homestay brokers see DNC increase
Pritzker creates new agency position An executive order penned by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday creates a new state position with the Illinois Department on Aging. The chief planning officer will lead the development and implementation of a multi-year, multi-sector plan for the department. The plan will serve as a decade-long blueprint to support healthy aging in Illinois with clear objectives for public and private sector progress. Homestay brokers...
Fighting Squirrels secure top overall seed in dominant victory over Netherlands
In need of a win, and a solid defensive night, the Aycorp Fighting Squirrels did everything asked of them to clinch the top overall seed in the Babe Ruth World Series playoffs in a 12-2 win over the Netherlands. With both Pool B and Pool C winners finishing undefeated, all...
Fallen firefighter honored with special recognition on a Franklin County highway
A section of Illinois Highway 148 around Christopher is now know as Firefighter Kody M. Vanfossan Memorial Highway. A dedication of the highway was held Tuesday morning in Franklin County. Vanfossan died at the age of 24 while helping his father, a captain with the Christopher Fire Department, battle a...
SEMO women’s soccer begins 26th season
In the 25 years under head coach and program founder Heather Nelson's guidance, the Southeast Missouri State women’s soccer team has posted 19 winning seasons, won six Ohio Valley Conference regular season championships, and two OVC Tournament championships. Last year’s campaign ended in the conference tournament semifinals, a 1-0...
Mexico’s time in Missouri short-lived but enjoyable
Sonora, Mexico, a state known for agriculture, livestock and cowboys is also home to the best Babe Ruth League team in the country. The team from Hermosillo, the state's capital and largest city, won three different tournaments on their way to the World Series in Cape Girardeau. Mexico coach Claudio...
Italian Food Chain in Missouri & Illinois Has Declared Bankruptcy
It's not exactly news that this year has been one of the most challenging for food chains. That sad trend continues as an Italian food chain with locations in both Missouri and Illinois has declared bankruptcy. I saw this court filing shared by Nation's Restaurant News of an Italian restaurant...
Around state fair, Illinois Democrats share excitement, challenges ahead
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats rallying at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield are pushing for more power at the statehouse while making the case for a Kamala Harris presidency. Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Sept. 26. Ahead of that and next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told party officials during a breakfast program in Springfield Wednesday that Illinois Republicans have the wrong policies. ...
Illinoisans paying the second highest gas taxes in the country
(The Center Square) – With the price of oil on the rise because of tensions in the Middle East, the high gas taxes in Illinois only makes things more expensive for motorists. A study by the Tax Foundation shows that Illinois has the second highest gas taxes in the country, behind only California, the only two states with gas taxes that top 60 cents per gallon. The lowest gas tax in the continental U.S. is Mississippi at just 18 cents per gallon. ...
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...
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