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Ahead of 2024 election, women voters in the Chicago suburbs weigh in on top issues
Illinois voters are hoping to gain a better understanding of where both major presidential candidates stand on various topics after Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks Thursday night, formally accepting the Democratic nomination. Suburban women came out strong to the polls in the 2020 presidential election. "Women are more than...
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Union leaders in Illinois are suggesting that they’ll push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for taxpayer funding of new professional sports stadiums in Chicago. The Illinois General Assembly did not approve spending on proposed Chicago sports facilities this year, but at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, AFL-CIO President Tim Drea said Pritzker is not necessarily against stadium funding. “He hasn’t said no, he hasn’t necessarily,...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Caseyville Public Library hosts grand opening party
Resulting from an intergovernmental agreement with Collinsville Community Unit School District 10, the recently completed state-of-the-art Caseyville Public Library hosted a grand opening party Saturday, August 10. This facility, located at 419 South 2nd Street, is next to the new Unit 10 Caseyville Elementary School structure upon which the finishing...
Grandmother, 8-year-old girl paralyzed after south St. Louis County crash
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An 8-year-old girl and her grandmother were paralyzed, and a mother was injured in a south St. Louis County crash. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the crash happened around 3 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the intersection of Telegraph and Olde Post roads.
Maryville Board Meeting Includes Warning from Mayor to Residents
MARYVILLE — After a weekend of car thefts and burglaries, Maryville Mayor Craig Short took the time at the regular board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to advise residents on care of their property. “Lock your cars and close your garages,” said Short. “These people are looking for easy...
‘I can’t sign this’; Woman gets offered settlement after dog gets sick following stay at ‘No Leash Needed’
ST. LOUIS COUNTY (First Alert 4) - A Wildwood woman said her beloved dog got sick after a stay at an area boarding business and was later asked by that business to sign a settlement. Now, she’s saying the company needs to do more to inform customers about a potential...
Women’s Soccer Hosts Kansas City
Women's soccer hosts Kansas City in match number four of the season. Location: Hunter Stadium – St. Charles, Mo. The Lions score a pair in a 2-0 win over IU Indy. Eyglo Thorsteinsdottir and Anna Johnson registered a goal. Tasneem Dizdarevic tallied an assist. Caroline Ritter recorded a shutout...
A St. Louis area lake is disappearing and no one is quite sure why
ST. LOUIS — The water in Benton Park Lake is disappearing, and several sinkholes have opened up around it. If this sounds mysterious, it's because it is. Park officials don't know what is causing it to happen. "We are trying to find the origin and where we are with...
‘Boo-hoo breakfast’ helps Parkway parents cope on the first day of school
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Parkway School District’s ‘Boo Hoo Breakfast’ is perfect for parents on the first day of school. The breakfast is full of parents who have just dropped their children off for the first day in a 12-year adventure. But, it’s not just for parents of kindergartens, it’s also for parents who are sending their children to the school for the first time.
Fundraiser for injured Ferguson Officer Travis Brown taking place Saturday night
FERGUSON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A fundraiser will be held Saturday night for injured Ferguson Police Officer Travis Brown. Brown suffered a severe head injury while making an arrest during a protest on Aug. 9. He has since undergone several surgeries to address the swelling in his brain. The...
Umphrey’s McGee & Eggy Connect For Talking Heads Cover In St. Louis [Video]
Umphrey’s McGee on Thursday kicked off its run of late-August tour dates with support from Eggy and Stolen Gin with a performance at St. Louis, MO’s The Pageant. During UM’s second of two headlining sets, the band welcomed three-quarters of Eggy—guitarist Jake Brownstein, keyboardist Dani Battat, and drummer Alex Bailey—to join in on a nearly 18-minute rendition of Talking Heads favorite “Girlfriend Is Better”.
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