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Illinois’ ‘Black Moms Rising’ Is Tackling Maternal Mortality Crisis
The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the $118 million in funding the CDC allocated to tackle maternal mortality nationwide. The Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Illinois quick hits: Food service workers strike at U of I; CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent raises
Food service workers strike at U of I Food and building service workers at the University of Illinois are preparing to strike. Their current contract expires Saturday after several months of negotiations. Union workers voted down the latest contract proposal, saying they must be paid more if they serve more students. The union, representing 763 workers, said the strike would begin Sept. 15. CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent...
IL Conservation Police urge boating safety ahead of holiday weekend
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — If you plan to be on the water over the holiday weekend, officials are urging boaters to wear their life jackets. Illinois Conservation Police officials said that so far this year, they’ve responded to 48 boating-related situations. They said 15 people have died and another 15 were hurt. Of those deaths, two […]
Madison County issues Endangered Person Advisory for 48-year-old
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a 48-year-old woman. Destiny Kharsi has been missing since 8:30 a.m. Friday. According to police, she was last wearing a green t-shirt with black capri leggings. Kharsi is described as a white female with blue eyes and grey hair. […]
Thursday Sports Roundup: MELHS Opens With Football Triumph, Expect Strong Season, CM, Carlinville Volleyball Girls Notch Win
Metro-East Lutheran opened its highly-anticipated season with a 28-6 win over Decatur Christian-Mt. Pulaski in Decatur of Thursday. Details about the game weren't available. The Knights start out 1-0, while the Lions are 0-1. In another game involving an area team, DeSoto defeated Freeburg 21-13. The Dragons start the season 1-0, while the Midgets are 0-1.
Mow Your Yard Too Early & You Might Be Breaking Missouri Law
I always thought there was an unspoken law in Missouri about when the appropriate hours to mow your lawn were. As it turns out, if you mow your yard too early, you might be breaking the law, but it depends on where you live. I saw someone ask this question...
1 of Missouri’s Largest Gas Providers Closing 1,000 Stations
Many will not be happy about two things. First, one of Missouri's largest gas providers is reportedly planning to close 1,000 stations. Second, the reason why will likely cause many to be angry. The news about one of Missouri's largest gas providers and their plan to close 1,000 stations comes...
Businesses move last merchandise out of Chesterfield Mall as property prepares for demolition
Chesterfield, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Chesterfield Mall officially closes on Saturday, and its last tenants are moving out the last of their merchandise. Lydia Merrit, who ran the St. Louis Fashion Industry Training nonprofit, still had several boxes to sort through in her storage room, a former Spencer’s location.
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