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Southern Illinois Made Expo This Weekend in Marion
MARION – The Southern Illinois Made Expo happens this weekend at The Pavilion in Marion. The annual event, organized by State Sen. Dale Fowler and Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce, showcases innovative products, unique creations and tasty treats made by Southern Illinois artists, designers and manufacturers and the beauty of destinations in our area.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
One Hope United opens new facility in Salem
One Hope United has opened a facility for one of its programs in the Orchard Shopping Center on the south side of Salem. The Director of Programs for One Hope United’s Intact Services Chanta Love explains the work that will be coordinated out of the new Salem office. “We...
MSNBC Host Calls JD Vance Wanting to Be Buried in Family Plot an ‘Easter Egg of White Nationalism’
MSNBC's Alex Wagner accused Republican JD Vance of dropping an "easter egg of white nationalism" by mentioning that he hoped to be buried in his family's plot. The post MSNBC Host Calls JD Vance Wanting to Be Buried in Family Plot an ‘Easter Egg of White Nationalism’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Pilot In Fatal Crop Duster Accident Identified
Graves County, Ky.–Graves County Coroner Brad Jones has released more information identifying the sole pilot and occupant of the plane that crashed on Grover Hall Road. The crop duster type plane was spraying a nearby field when the crash occurred. The pilot was Juan Sebastion De Gregorio, age 41...
Illinois ranks 22nd for women’s healthcare in new Commonwealth Fund scorecard
Illinois ranks 22nd nationwide for women’s healthcare, according to an inaugural scorecard released by The Commonwealth Fund Thursday. The state was third in the Great Lakes region, behind Wisconsin and […]
4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Illinois news in brief: Madigan seeks to have bribery charges tosses; ISU student trial delayed; section of I-55 closed
Madigan's defense team wants bribery charges tossed Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are seeking to get some of the corruption counts against him tossed out. Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 counts in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. The court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, finding that it is a criminal act to take bribes before an official act but not if...
5 Area Bowlers Still Alive To Make Cut At Junior Gold Nationals With One Round Left
The Jr Gold Youth National Bowling Tournament continued yesterday with the 3rd of 4 four-game blocks rolled. In the 18u Boys Division there are 1334 competitors. With one round to go, Salem senior Keaton Gullion is currently in 18th place. He shot an amazing 920 block yesterday and sits at +173 for the tournament averaging over 214 over the 12 games so far.
Nashville dam flooding highlights urgent need for repairs and modernization, experts say
NASHVILLE, Ill. — Numerous 911 calls shared the terror residents of Nashville, Illinois, faced in the moments after floodwaters overtopped the community's dam. “It was a shock," Nashville resident Justine Harre told 5 On Your Side. "Thankfully, we live up on a hill and we were just south of it, so we were OK."
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