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John A. Logan College to host a musical, a quilt show, and a concert
CARTERVILLE, IL — While July may be wrapping up, there's still a lot going on at John A. Logan College. First, the All-Southern Illinois High School Theater Project's production of "Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR" kicks off on July 25, with more shows to follow — click here to see the performance dates and times, which span this weekend and the next.
CHOICES to hold 50th anniversary gala
MEMPHIS – CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health will hold its fiftieth anniversary gala on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Memphis-based reproductive healthcare provider, opened a clinic in Carbondale not long after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. “As we mark our golden anniversary, CHOICES is thrilled to celebrate five...
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes near Pinckneyville
Routine testing has identified the first batch of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this year in Perry County. The mosquitoes were collected on July 18 near Pinckneyville. 39 Illinois counties have now reported positive tests of the virus in humans, birds and mosquitoes. Alexander, Hardin, Johnson and...
Rockford unemployment rate rises slightly as jobs decrease
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - New unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the unemployment rate increasing in all of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan areas. Since June 2023, the Rockford-area unemployment rate increased by .5 percent from 6.2 to 6.7 percent. Data...
Parma, Mo. man accused of trying to ‘make connection’ with 11-year-old girl
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A southeast Missouri man is accused of trying to “make a connection” with an 11-year-old girl. Kenneth W. Rye, 30, of Parma, is being held at the New Madrid County Jail on a warrant for enticement of a child. His bond was set at $250,000 cash only.
Judge hears arguments over whether Missouri AG Andrew Bailey should be questioned under oath
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office urged a judge on Thursday not to require him to sit for a deposition in his lawsuit against Jackson County, arguing county attorneys want information that “has nothing to do with the case.” Jason Lewis, general counsel for the Attorney General’s Office, urged Clay County Circuit Judge Karen Krauser […] The post Judge hears arguments over whether Missouri AG Andrew Bailey should be questioned under oath appeared first on Missouri Independent.
New law from August 28 will hit drivers with $150 fines even for a first-time offense – feature to check before deadline
DRIVERS have a couple of weeks to overhaul their driving habits or face the sting of $150 fines. Lawmakers signed a road law into the books that will impose stiff penalties on drivers not using their Bluetooth. Missouri became the 49th state to outlaw using a phone while driving a...
Saratoga Barn Notes: Seize the Grey Gets Final Work For G2 Jim Dandy
(Seize the Grey / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Seize the Grey logs final work for G2 Jim Dandy pres. by Mohegan Sun. G1-winner Brightwork likely to return in G1 Test presented by Ticketmaster. Angkor pointed to G1 Forego; Xigera to G1 Personal Ensign. Italian Soiree points to G3 Adirondack.
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