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Rep. Kevin Schmidt Holds Second Annual Free Jobs Fair for the SIUE East St. Louis Campus and Area Residents
EAST ST. LOUIS – Approximately 90attendees– dressed in business attire and armed with resumes, profile pitches, hope and determination – approached the multitude of tables of employers at a Free Jobs Fair, made possible by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, on Friday, Aug. 23. Schmidt’s legislative office...
Stacey Skrysak-Woman Without Limits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Stacey Skrysak has been working in the news business for more than 20 years. She’s been in your living room bringing you the local news in Central Illinois for over a decade. We featured her in our Women Without Limit series and found out she’s wanted to be in news, since she was a little girl.
Clothing donations being accepted at LLCC’s Trutter Center on October 11
Have good quality, professional clothing you don’t need anymore? Drop it off at the Trutter Center on October 11 to share with others!. All clothing donations will be accepted on October 11 from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Land Community College Trutter Center. Please only donate clean,...
Los Angeles man arrested at DFW Airport after body found in backyard in Texas
PLANO, Texas (TCN) -- Police arrested a Los Angeles man at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport after they found the body of an Illinois man in the backyard of a Texas home this week. According to the Plano Police Department, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, officers responded to a residence on Bending...
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Ymer Technology To Open Headquarters In Illinois
Ymer Technology recently celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The electric vehicle (EV) components manufacturer’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Record “On This Day” Temperatures Broken From Illinois Heat Wave
Let's face it. It was stinking hot yesterday. Thanks to all of that corn sweat and hot temperatures in the area, we've been dealing with a heat wave to kick off the week. Although we didn't break the record for the hottest recorded temperature in the Quad Cities, we did break a daily record during Tuesday's Excessive Heat Warning. We also broke a record overnight, too.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Edwardsville 911 Hangup Leads to Warrant Arrest
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 hangup call in the 4300 block of Drda Lane, in unincorporated Edwardsville, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Article continues after sponsor message. Learn about our advertising opportunities!. Deputies arrived on the scene uncertain if an emergency...
Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Star Award
Will Formea of MASCO Packaging & Industrial Supply was the winner of the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Star Award for his dedication and hours of service to the Chamber. He is accepting the award from Chamber president Tracy Formea at the August 22 annual meeting and awards ceremony.
American Association of Teachers of German national exam
Back in January, Glenwood High School students Cybelle Good and Emmeline Snyder took the American Association of Teachers of German national exam. The exam is all in German based on reading and listening sections. Both were recognized with gold medals for their outstanding efforts.
World Wide Technology Raceway to host first NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race in September 2025
MADISON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - World Wide Technology Raceway will host its first-ever NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race following a shift in race dates for the 2025 schedule. According to a release, WWT Raceway will host The Enjoy Illinois 300 after it was moved from its traditional June slot to Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, as the second race of the 10-event Cup Series Playoffs.
Fletcher third, Alavazarez fourth in XC season opener
Brennan Fletcher and Justin Alavazarez finished third and fourth overall for the Auburn Junior High boys cross country team in the season opening meet at Athens August 20. Fletcher placed third for two miles in 12:48 and Alavazarez was fourth in 12:53. Easton Burgess ran 13:42 for seventh place and Carter Schnizler was 19th in 15:53, but the Trojans were […]
Salute To Service: Jerod Kampwerth, Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District Assistant Chief
Today’s Salute to Service is Jerod Kampwerth, new Assistant Chief of the Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District. Kampwerth first volunteered as a firefighter in 2005 in Glen Carbon and joined the Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District around 2009. Kampwerth was pinned recently as the new Assistant Chief with his family there to help celebrate.
UPDATE: Springfield man arrested after driving through group of people
UPDATE at 8:23 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Springfield is under arrest after a vehicle drove through a group of people overnight on Thursday, sending one person to the hospital. Springfield Police said in a release that Evan Hutson, age 22, was taken into custody by detectives at 3:02 p.m. in the […]
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