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Special Olympics Illinois hosts annual state tennis tournament
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Special Olympics Illinois hosted its annual two-day state tennis tournament at the Evergreen Racquet Club on Saturday and Sunday. Dozens of athletes and their families came from all over the state to compete for gold. Rob Queenan with Special Olympics said it doesn’t matter how...
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.
Biden designates 1908 Race Riot Monument in Illinois
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state capital. “We're allowing history to be written – what happened – so our children, our grandchildren, everybody understands what happened...
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Ameren Missouri bolsters weatherization program
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Ameren Missouri announced Monday that they are launching a $1 million in weatherization assistance program. This program looks to provide energy-saving home improvements at no cost for qualifying homeowners and renters. This year, Ameren provided over $2 million to support weatherization improvements, including caulking, weather stripping, water heater jackets, insulation and more, which includes labor and materials.
Whitetail Properties Real Estate raises more than $225K for charities at annual national sales summit
Six outdoor and other charitable organizations have received donations totaling more than $225,000 from Whitetail Properties Real Estate, based in Pittsfield, Ill., to support a wide range of recreational, educational and other programs for adults, youth and military veterans. The donations were raised at the company’s recent national sales meeting,...
One injured in early Saturday morning crash in Godfrey
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Godfrey. At around 3:30am, the Madison County Sheriff's Office was called to investigate. Preliminary investigation revealed the sole occupant of a motorcycle was traveling northbound on Godfrey Rd, in the area of Southmoor Place. According to information...
Former Students and Staff to Reunite at Worden School Reunion
WORDEN — Alumni, former staff, and coaches of Worden Grade School and Worden High School are invited to reconnect at an all-class reunion on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Worden American Legion Hall. Sign in to hide this notification. Get...
Man files lawsuit against hospital for allegedly losing part of his skull
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A patient is suing an Atlanta hospital, claiming they lost part of his skull that was removed during surgery. The alleged mistake cost the patient $146,000, according to the lawsuit. A lawsuit filed against Emory Hospital says Fernando Cluster had brain surgery at the Midtown location...
Tempers Flare As Newgarden Wins At WWT Raceway
MADISON, Ill. — A wild night of IndyCar Series racing brought out the red flag, and some red tempers between several drivers, in Saturday night’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Josef Newgarden of Team Penske was the winner, but the real story was Will...
Royals Eye Downtown Ballpark Site As Governor Pushes for a Decision
There is a potentially impactful new twist in the long-running Royals stadium saga, one arriving against the backdrop of an increasingly impatient Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The MLB club is now considering Washington Square Park, on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, as a site option for a new ballpark. The location, if chosen, could give further momentum to the Royals staying in Missouri after Jackson County voters in April soundly rejected a sales tax measure tied in part to a proposed ballpark in the city’s Crossroads neighborhood.
Graceland Heist Unravels as Department of Justice Issues Charges — Mastermind Behind the Plot Identified
A Missouri woman has been arrested on federal charges in connection with the wild scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family and steal ownership of Graceland. Lisa Jeanine Findley was arrested on Friday in connection with the alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family and steal ownership of Presley’s former home of Graceland, a national landmark in Memphis, Tennessee.
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