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New Illinois law expands types of shotgun shells hunters can use on turkeys
(The Center Square) – Beginning next year, a bill signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker permits .410 shot shells to be added to the acceptable sizes of turkey shot already allowed by the state. Josh Witkowski with the Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources said hunting groups were proponents of Senate Bill 2767 because it expands hunting to those who want lower recoil. “This expands the opportunities for youth hunting, maybe...
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
Restrictions on face masks proposed around country, but ACLU of Illinois has concerns
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just four years ago, a mask requirement for indoor spaces was issued in Illinois at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and masks were still required on the Chicago Transit Authority and other mass transit as recently as the spring of 2022.But now, there is a growing movement of lawmakers and communities who want to ban masks. Civil liberties advocates have some major concerns about that idea.In surveillance videos of crimes being committed, the perpetrators are often wearing masks over their noses and mouths. In many cases, the coverings help hide the faces and identities of those...
Community rallies around third grade Brentwood teacher diagnosed with rare cancer
BRENTWOOD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Brentwood community is rallying around a third-grade teacher who has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer. On June 19, 34-year-old Lindsey Piazza received a life-changing diagnosis of a rare cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, which means the cancer is growing from the cells making up her blood vessels.
Three teen boys injured in Imperial crash
Three 16-year-old boys were injured in a vehicle crash on Old Antonia Road north of Windswept Estates Drive in Imperial on Monday, July 1, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 3:29 a.m., a House Springs teenager was driving a southbound 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier when he reportedly failed to negotiate...
Man arrested, charged in February homicide in parking lot of St. Louis County market
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 20-year-old St. Louis County man was charged with murder in connection with a Feb. 15 deadly shooting after police said he told his mother he would "take care of" a person who she said tried to assault her. Prosecutors charged Brandyn Hargrove with...
Imperial man arrested for alleged DWI, resisting arrest outside Arnold restaurant
A 56-year-old Imperial man was arrested after Arnold Police were told he appeared intoxicated while riding a motorcycle. Officers located the man riding a 2021 Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the drive-thru lane at the Culver’s restaurant, 123 Richardson Crossing, police reported. Officers were called at about 9:45 p.m. June 19...
High Ridge Fire rescue woman, child and two men from Big River at Rockford Park
A 29-year-old South St. Louis County woman, a 12-year-old Fenton girl, an Imperial man and a House Springs man, were rescued from the Big River at Rockford Park on June 29. Crews from the High Ridge Fire Protection District were called to the park at 7:45 p.m. Fire Chief John Barton said the woman and girl were clinging to the cliff wall on the opposite side of the river from the park river access, calling for help. Barton said the two adult male bystanders jumped into the water to help, and they, too, had to be rescued by High Ridge Fire crews.
P and Z approves Cedar Hill Mill rezoning, development plan
The Cedar Hill Improvement Partnership (CHIP) is one step closer to saving the Cedar Hill Mill, erected in 1847. Members from CHIP petitioned the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone the mill, 8460 Wolf Road, from single-family residential to a planned mixed zone. The petition also included a development plan for parking on the property.
On this day in 1917
One of the worst racial massacres in U.S. history ended after three days in East St. Louis, Illinois. After Black workers were given jobs in a factory that received government contracts, White workers began stabbing, beating and killing them. As many as a 100 or more were killed, hundreds more were injured, and 6,000 were driven from their homes.
SIUE School Of Business Names New Dean; Mario Hayek, PhD, To Lead Business School’s Continued Global Impact
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes incoming Dean of the School of Business, Mario Hayek, PhD. Hayek, an entrepreneur, accomplished professor, and administrator, assumed his responsibilities on July 1, 2024. “I am deeply honored to join Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the Dean of the School of Business," said...
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