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FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Teen queens reign supreme in all-city musical, SIX
Most of us know the rhyme about the unfortunate fates of Henry VIII's six wives: "Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived." After seeing the all-city teen production of the musical SIX, codirected by Morgan Kaplan and Andrew Maynerich, you can add "revived" to the end of that poem. SIX reimagines...
John Force recovery update: NHRA legend released from hospital a month after crash at Virginia Nationals
NHRA drag racing icon and 16-time champion John Force was released from a neurological treatment center in Arizona and moved into outpatient care on Tuesday. The move comes one month after Force suffered serious injuries in a crash during the first round the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on June 23. The 75-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury among other injuries, including a fractured sternum and right wrist injury.
Well-known deli's building, name and trademarks for sale after sudden closure
CREVE COEUR, Mo. — The building that long housed St. Louis’ only full-service kosher deli has been put up for sale following the restaurant’s sudden closure earlier this month. The building at 10405 Old Olive Street Road in Creve Coeur, previously occupied by Kohn’s Kosher Meat and...
Chesterfield, Missouri – Your Next Tournament Destination!
The Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (CVAC) is a 176-acre complex in Chesterfield Valley that consists of ball diamonds, 10 multi-purpose fields (soccer, flag football, lacrosse and ultimate), six practice baseball/softball fields, six sand volleyball courts, four concession buildings, two playgrounds and four (yes, four) parking lots. It is also home to the Catch 22 Miracle Field which is a Mondo baseball field for individuals with disabilities. These fields are utilized for organized play such as youth and adult leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics.
The Cardinals must stop tinkering with Jordan Walker's swing
"Just be yourself." It's a platitude that's often thrown around with little thought, but in the case of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, it might be exactly what he needs to hear. Hopes around the organization and among fans were sky-high for Walker to develop into a superstar, but...
Huge Changes Coming For Southwest Flyers Out Of Missouri
I recently wrote an article detailing potential changes impacting Southwest Airlines flyers. Today, the news hit that flying Southwest Airlines will be a little different in the future. Here's what you need to know if you like flying Southwest. For the first time in the airline's history, Southwest will change...
Cedar Hill Fire recovers boat from Big River
Cedar Hill Fire Protection District and Northwest Towing worked for hours on Monday, July 22, to recover a boat from the Big River, near Morse Mill Park. Chief Mick Fischer said four people were in the boat at the time it became stuck in the river and three managed to make it to shore before crews arrived at 11:44 a.m. The fourth man, the boat operator, stayed in the vessel while Cedar Hill Fire launched boats to try and work the boat free.
Missouri lawsuits allege abuse by Catholic priests, nuns. Archdiocese leader in Omaha among them
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sixty people allege in new lawsuits filed in Missouri that they were abused as children by dozens of Catholic priests, nuns and others, and the man who now leads the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, is among the accused. Five separate lawsuits seeking unspecified damages were filed this week in St. Louis and neighboring counties. All told, the lawsuits name 56 alleged abusers. The suits seek unspecified damages. Among those named is Omaha Archbishop George Lucas. He is accused of abusing a teenage boy at St. Louis Preparatory Seminary in the late 1980s. Lucas strongly denies the allegations, saying in a statement that he has never had sexual contact with another person.
Potential Harris VP Pick Hits JD Vance With Blistering Trump Title
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) used an iconic “Austin Powers” character to explain why former President Donald Trump selected Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate earlier this month. “He’s the Donald Trump Mini-Me,” Pritzker told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday. Pritzker — who...
Farina Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges In Fayette County Court
A Farina man is facing multiple drug charges in Fayette County Court. 58 year old Kent A. Keppler has been charged with multiple counts including Unlawful Possession of more than 15, but less than 100, grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 Felony), Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine (Class X Felony), Methamphetamine Trafficking (Class X Felony), and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor).
Free colon cancer test kits available at drive-thru event
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — Free colorectal at-home screening tests will be distributed at a drive-thru event at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. The kits will be distributed from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Aug. 8, in the circle drive at the nonprofit hospital’s main entrance at 1600 W. Walnut St.
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
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