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Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 7 Illinois counties hit hard by July storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More relief could soon be on the way for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding that hit the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois last month.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday issued a disaster proclamation for seven Illinois counties, following extensive damage across the state.The declaration includes Cook and Will counties in the Chicago area, Winnebago County where Rockford is located, Henry County in Northwest Illinois, Fulton County in West Central Illinois, and St. Clair and Washington counties in Southern Illinois—for the damage from the severe weather that hit the area from July 13...
What’s open and closed in Central Illinois for Labor Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Labor Day is upon us, and many places are closed in recognition of the day. For the federal holiday recognizing the labor movement and the economic and social victories workers have secured, most government employees and students are off. School districts across Central Illinois, including Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Springfield and Urbana, […]
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 […]
Box: Freeburg 8, Gibault 0
1 2 Final Gibault 0 0 0 Freeburg 5 3 8 Overall League Pts For/Avg Pts Against/Avg Gibault 0-3 0-0 4/1 18/6 Freeburg 2-0 0-0 13/4 4/1 Freeburg G A Ethan Zobrist (So.) 2 3 Cameron Harms (Jr.) 2 0 Austin Rarick (Jr.) 1 2 Dathan Krauss (So.) 2 0 Riley Frech (Sr.) 1 1 Denny Wheeler (Sr.) 0 1.
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. […]
New Athens Fire Department builds home ramp for fellow firefighter who suffered stroke responding to call
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The New Athens Fire Department is eager to welcome back one of its own after he suffered a life-threatening emergency responding to a call. Bill Dachsteiner, 50, has worked as a volunteer firefighter for New Athens for the last year. In addition to his full-time job as an electrician, his decades of experience as a volunteer first responder were a welcome addition to the department.
Sikeston starts May-era strong, tops Crystal City 29-18
SIKESTON — Sikeston’s 29-18 season-opening win over Crystal City at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Friday, August 30, was a promising start and much-needed victory. While the Bulldogs (1-0) victory over a the smaller Hornets (0-1) doesn’t guarantee future success, it does provide a boost of confidence and momentum. The team’s performance on both sides of the ball was encouraging, and it’s clear that they’re making strides under the new coaching staff.
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