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Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
What does a $100K salary look like after taxes in Missouri and Illinois?
ST. LOUIS – A six-figure salary is widely considered a standard of comfortable living in the Midwest, but after taxes, the amount that hits your bank account can vary significantly. The Next Gen Business, a digital finance education platform, has shared a series of videos on TikTok addressing what...
Why physical exams and immunizations are so important for students headed back to school
It's back to school season which means many students will need a routine physical exam.Illinois state law mandates certain immunizations and vaccines for children and adults enrolled in childcare, grade school, or college.According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois students that are going to school for the first time, either kindergarten or first grade, sixth graders, and ninth graders at any public or private school must provide proof of physical examination using an approved form.READ ALSO | What every college student needs for easy-living dorm lifeDoctor Dr. Rutu Ezhuthachan from Meridian Health joined ABC7 Chicago to talk about why vaccinations and physicals are important for school-aged children, teens and college-bound young adults.
Democrats Asked NOT to Book Hotels Under Own Names Due To Safety Concerns as Pro-Palestinian Protestors Converge on DNC – Report
The convention will kick off on Monday and will wrap up on Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris expected to formally receive her party's nomination. The post Democrats Asked NOT to Book Hotels Under Own Names Due To Safety Concerns as Pro-Palestinian Protestors Converge on DNC – Report first appeared on Mediaite.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution.
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois pilots broke record for endurance flight
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on famous Americans who grew up on Midwest farms. Two brothers’ fascination with flight led them to attempt to break a world endurance record flying in a light aircraft. Sounds like the beginning of a cinematic production and it happened...
Francis Howell school board will restrict books, conversation about gender identity
A decision by the Francis Howell School District board to ban books with certain content has alarmed some students, parents and teachers. The school board on Thursday approved by a 5-2 vote a proposal that bans books containing "explicit descriptions of sexual conduct," alcohol and drug use, repeated profanity and "purposeful conduct that injures the body or property of another in a manner that would be a crime."
Watch for bogus sports streaming links
It’s nearly time for high school sports season to kick into high gear and as with anything these days, watch out for online scams. This one involves bogus links to watch your kids or grand-kids play their favorite sports through what appears to be a popular streaming company. It’s actually trying to get your credit card information.
Brightstar Care Of St. Louis & St. Charles: Offering Compassionate, Dependable Care
Started in 2012, Brightstar Care of St. Louis & St. Charles has offered personal services, companion care, skilled nursing, short-term transitional care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, child care and medical staffing for over a decade. Owner Ken Kraus knows first hand the struggle of finding and retaining reliable home...
at the Muny Beginning August 19: Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada Star
Anything Goes—the final production of the Muny's 2024 summer season—begins performances August 19 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, Missouri. It will run until August 25. Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge with choreography by Jared Grimes, the cast is led by Jeanna de Waal as...
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