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Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
Moats & Gullion Finish Top 104 out of 1331 Bowlers at Jr Gold…..4 Wildcats Finish Run At Jr Gold
For Salem, 2 of their 4 bowlers who competed at Jr Gold in the Detroit area advanced through the brutal qualification rounds to finish top 104 out of 1331 bowlers from across the country. Keaton Gullion and Silas Moats both advanced through to the final 191 Advancers Round with solid...
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Library Wednesday Programs July 24 and 31
The Greenville Public Library has two more story hours scheduled in its Wednesday summer programming this month. Library Director Jo Keillor said the special guest readers will include Princess Lugge on July 24, and GES teacher Nick Elam. Story hours begin at 2 PM the next two Wednesdays. Click below...
Flooded Illinois shelters leave many pets without homes
Belleville Area Humane Society and other organizations have rescued dogs from the flooding in St. Clair County, and are now seeking people to foster and adopt them, with adoption fees only $50 during the "Clear the Shelters" event.
HSHS Announces Southern Illinois Market Leaders
— Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) recently conducted a blessing ceremony to commission four leaders to new roles within their organization. These leaders serve in HSHS ministries in the Southern Illinois Market, which includes St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.
Groundhog Makes It Onto Racetrack, Get’s Tossed By Brave Woman
You never know what is going to happen at the race track. I only know that the page Dirt Race Central uploaded this video in June. I don't know when the video was originally made, but I do know that this woman needs some sort of free raceway tickets, or something like that, for life to handle that rodent like she did.
Federal and Local Police Execute East Alton Weapons Raid
EAST ALTON — A weapons-related search warrant was executed in the 100 block of Cardot Street in East Alton with assistance from federal marshals and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Thursday in East Alton, according to local police. Wood River and Alton Police also...
SIUE clerical workers ratify new contract that includes average 15.5 percent pay raises, back pay
After more than 600 days of contentious contract negotiations, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) clerical workers, represented by AFSCME Local 2887, and the university have ratified a new four-year contract that includes an average 15.5 percent pay raise and backpay. Local 2887 President and Chief Steward Amy Bodenstab said...
Back to School Bash to be held in Vienna, Ill.
VIENNA, Ill. (KFVS) - The city of Vienna will host a Back to School Bash at the city park on Saturday, August 10. The event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with live music by Heath Holloman in the amphitheater from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Organizers say...
Gillespie Woman Seeks Funds For Final Tennessee Mountain Trip
GILLESPIE - Anna Reiniesch, a 39-year-old woman from Gillespie, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fulfill her final wish of visiting the Tennessee mountains. Reiniesch, who is on hospice care due to liver failure and Stage 5 kidney failure, hopes to make the trip at the end of August. "I...
More Main Street repairs planned in Alton
The Alton Public Works Department wrapped up a repair project on Main Street earlier this year that involved milling and paving from Broadway to Hillcrest. The Alton City Council Committee of the Whole is paving the way for another project there that will restore the road from Hillcrest to College Avenue.
Vienna-Goreville Cancels Season; CWC to Receive Forfeit Week 3
For the 3rd time in the last 4 seasons, Vienna-Goreville will not play a varsity football schedule. The announcement came last week as BDC teams scrambled to find another opponent to fill the empty week on their schedule. For Carmi-White County, they will once again have a bye week during week 3.
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