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Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Illinois quick hits: State unemployment rate hits 5%; Decatur Public Schools adopt new phone policy for students
Illinois unemployment rate hits 5% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that unemployment increased to 5 percent. The May revised unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. The national unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in June, up slightly from the previous month. The number of unemployed workers in the state was 327,900, up over 3 percent from the prior month, and up nearly 19 percent over the same month one year ago. ...
Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Storm causes one of the biggest cow tippings Illinois has ever seen
Storm causes one of the biggest cow tippings Illinois has ever seen.
Accel Positions Itself For Future Illinois iGaming License With Fairmount Deal
The agreement this week between video gaming terminal (VGT) operator Accel Entertainment and Fairmount Holdings, owner of FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing in Collinsville, Illinois, could bring about more than a new racino to Fairmount Racetrack. It also positions an influential VGT stakeholder in Illinois to participate in Illinois online...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
STLCC and SIUE Sign Nursing Articulation Agreement
Enables seamless STLCC student transfer to BSN program at SIUE. St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have established an articulation agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for nursing students in the region.
Collinsville native makes directorial debut at 24th annual St Louis Filmmakers Showcase
The 24th Whittaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase is set to begin Friday and among the films that will be showcased at the festival includes a short documentary by one Collinsville, Illinois native.
Mark Your Calendar for the Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Show & Pond Expo
The Gateway Koi and Pond Club will host the 22nd Annual Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Show & Pond Expo on Sept. 20-22, 2024, at Timberwinds Nursery in Ellisville, Missouri. It’s open to the public and admission is free. Hours are Friday 3-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-2pm. There will...
Jennings Historical Society looking for new space after mayor locks group out
JENNINGS (First Alert 4) -- The Jennings Historical Society is looking for a new building to operate out of after the Jennings mayor changed the locks to the society’s longtime space. JHS secretary Marietta Beck told First Alert 4 the society has had a difficult time coming to a...
In the News – Schuster, Hall, Smith, Shostak, Keane, Lewis, Alumni
This regular column features links to the most significant stories about Webster University or stories that quote Webster faculty and staff members. President Julian Z. Schuster was quoted in the St. Louis Business Journal about efforts to improve the workforce in the St. Louis region. Tim Keane Named Chancellor. Every...
St. Louis commemorates historic Chinatown with honorary street renaming
In recent years, there’s been significant momentum to boost connections, advocacy and historical remembrance within St. Louis’ Asian American community. Min Liu, a professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, said that increased interest has now been met with action. “Here in St. Louis, we continue to honor the...
Texas man charged with assault for causing crash by grabbing wheel
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Houston, Texas, man is accused of causing a crash in Ellisville that resulted in a pedestrian being seriously injured. According to the Ellisville Police Department’s probable cause statement, the incident happened on March 31 along Manchester Road. Police said Jose A. Coronado...
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