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Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Sluggish play hinders No. 7 Indiana men’s soccer in 2-0 defeat to Saint Louis
No. 7 Indiana men’s soccer senior midfielder Patrick McDonald stood in the six-yard box, motionless for a few seconds. He looked around with his arms at his side, while senior goalkeeper JT Harms retrieved the ball that had just flown past him to give Saint Louis University a two-goal lead.
KMOV News Channel Brings Early-Morning Excitement to School
Athletes and staff gathered in the large gym early in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to welcome KMOV (Channel 4) to school. Our school was selected as one of this year’s “Back to School Tour” schools, which was showcased on KMOV at 5 a.m. The “Back...
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 host career day at Busch Stadium for teens
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 are hosting a career day at Busch Stadium on September 12th, featuring a pre-game panel on careers in sports and media and a college fair with representatives from schools across the Midwest.
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Thies Farm in St. Louis County flourishes amid dry weather
At Thies Farms and Greenhouses in north St. Louis County, everything is great as we get ready to transition to the fall season. In fact, starting Friday, guests can pick their own honey crisp apples. The timing is a little ahead of schedule due to all the early spring blooms.
Chorus of Fools Theatre Company premieres 'Twice Upon a Stage'
Venue: Greenfinch Theater and Dive, 2525 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis. Story: A new company called Chorus of Fools has debuted with a pair of world premiere, one-act plays under the umbrella titled “Twice Upon a Stage.” In the first show, “Candlelight Dinner,” Carl and Carla meet for dinner at their favorite Italian restaurant.
SIU-E puts new students on road to success
James T. Minor, PhD, SIU-Edwardsville chancellor recently told Summer Success Program students during the sixth Annual Closing Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 9, “We expect you to succeed here at SIUE.”. “When you are doing something new and you are out of your comfort zone, there’s a little voice inside...
Cougars Women’s Soccer Score Late in Loss at SIUE
Box Score SIUE scored three goals in both halves and the Cougars Hannah Bennett scored her first goal of the season as CSU lost to SIUE 6-1 Thursday afternoon at Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, Illinois. Despite the outcome the Cougars managed six shots on goal led by Bennett with two....
Illinois quick hits: Supreme Court upholds block on slating law
Supreme Court upholds block on slating law The Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocked a change in the state’s election law that would have kept 14 candidates off the ballot in the 2024 general election. On May 3, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new “anti-slating” legislation into law, changing the rules for ballot access in the middle of an election cycle. The...
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
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