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Cardinals waive former White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham: Report
The Cardinals are placing former White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham on waivers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reported on Thursday. In 23 games with the Cardinals --- since being traded there by the White Sox --- Pham hit .206 with a .653 OPS. He hit two home runs and recorded 12 RBIs. He struck out 16 times while taking first base on a walk seven times.
Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the public—to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery, and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement...
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
EEE, West Nile and more: What to know about mosquito-borne illnesses in Illinois
The world’s deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It’s the mosquito. The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on to bite someone or something else, they deposit the germ right under the skin.
Missouri judge puts Lake of the Ozarks casino proposal on November ballot
A proposal to allow a new casino to be licensed on the Osage River near the Lake of the Ozarks will be on the November ballot, a Cole County judge ruled Friday. The initiative, which was initially found to be 2,031 signatures short in the 2nd Congressional District, actually did have enough valid signatures, Secretary […]
Patoka Fall Festival opens Friday night; continues through weekend
The 65th Annual Patoka Fall Festival gets underway Friday night and continues through Sunday. The carnival opens at five Friday afternoon. The arena entertainment Friday evening includes a fun show for children and their horses. For the first time, a fireworks display is planned at nine Friday evening to conclude the first day of the festival.
Earlville man honored as one of Illinois Department of Natural Resources 2024 volunteers of the year
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced its 2024 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year on Thursday. 11 individuals and organizations across the state were honored for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the IDNR, including Kerry Novak of Earlville. The IDNR says Novak has volunteered at Starved Rock Sate...
3 Bedroom Home in St Louis - $925,000
The 2 story entry welcomes you into this lovely, all brick, newer executive home in the desirable Alta Dena neighborhood. Some Amenities Include: Absolutely stunning, new Acacia wood flooring on the entire first floor, hallway upstairs, and the loft area, main floor master suite with walk in closet, walk in shower and lux oversized jet tub, formal dining room, butler's pantry, chef's kitchen, top of the line stainless appliances, walk in pantry, ample granite counters with huge breakfast bar, open to breakfast room and the great room with gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Second floor has large, beautiful loft area overlooking the great room that could be work out space or additional office, 2 additional bedrooms, and office could be 4th bedroom. Finished lower level has walk out to patio, laundry room, wet bar, media center, and full bath that adds approx. 1000 sqft to living space. The deck overlooks private, low maintenance, fenced back yard. Two car garage is oversized!
Health officials in Wisconsin, Illinois report 3 West Nile virus deaths
Two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus, according to health officials. A third person in Wisconsin also has been hospitalized because of the mosquito-borne illness, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday in a release. That state’s cases involve...
Where to watch Labor Day parades around central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — People across the U.S. will celebrate Labor Day on Monday, which recognizes the achievements of workers and the American labor movement. Many people celebrating will take part in or watch parades. According to the West Central Illinois Labor Council, here are some of the ones that will take place around central Illinois:
'Save your receipts': Illinois disaster proclamation could open door to federal assistance
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Winnebago County following the July 13-16 storms that caused widespread flooding and wind damage. The proclamation — which applies to seven Illinois counties, including Winnebago, Cook, Henry, Fulton, St. Clair, Washington, and Will — could open the door to a federal major disaster declaration, which Pritzker requested Wednesday. ...
55 Illinois Families Run From Homes by Artificial Intelligence?
How would you feel if you were given no realistic choice other than to abandon your home because of an incoming artificial intelligence company? That was a realistic dilemma for 55 Illinois families who found themselves looking for a new place to live thanks to robots. Stringer media on YouTube...
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