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Children living in southern IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
Sling ‘N Scoops is July Business of the Month
The Red Bud Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July is Sling ‘N Scoops. Owned by Kyle and Katie Winkelman, the artisan ice cream shop is located at 204 South Main Street (behind Market On Main). Sling N’ Scoops serves hand-dipped ice cream in a wide...
Solar cars to pass through Sunday
PASSING THROUGH–This solar car was pictured passing through Red Bud on June 27. This Sunday, a lot more solar cars will be passing through as teams of college students follow State Route 3 as part of their route in the American Solar Challenge. Not too long ago, a lone...
Rachel Krebs is Daisy Award recipient
Rachel Krebs, LPN, of the med/surg department at Red Bud Regional Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted read, “Rachel went above and...
Columbia offers fewer foreign languages classes as enrollment declines, instructors become harder to find
Columbia has been offering fewer foreign language courses as enrollment declines and instructors are harder to find, reflecting a national trend in higher education. Some languages are no longer offered at all, including Italian, Arabic, German and French. The Chronicle reviewed all of the foreign language courses offered since just...
Fairview Heights restaurant demolitions coming soon
Considered by many as a long-standing eyesore in a prominent location in Fairview Heights, the structure which at one time served as a location for a restaurant called Smokey Bones is expected to be demolished this summer, according to the city’s director of land use and development, Dallas Alley.
19 Tornadoes Confirmed So Far From Monday’s Storm, Including 3rd in Chicago. Is This the New Normal?
The National Weather Service has so far confirmed 19 tornadoes struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on Monday night, a tally that could rise significantly as survey crews are still in the field investigating damage at numerous additional sites across the region. The latest total includes confirmation of a third...
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
Floodwaters destroy restaurant in Warren County; owners unsure of future
WARREN COUNTY, Mo. — A Warren County business is destroyed as a result of Tuesday’s historic flooding. The popular restaurant and bar is one of the only places in town that serves food. Owners aren't sure if they'll be able to re-open. A buckled wall now barely stands...
Funnel cloud spotted over Perryville Wednesday afternoon
PERRYVILLE — A funnel cloud was reported over Perryville Wednesday afternoon around 1:37 p.m. Witness Kenny Williams of Ozora said he was down by Buff Motors with his son, looking at a pick up he was interested in buying when they spotted the funnel cloud. “It was coming toward...
Former Mo. State Rep. Bruce Franks could be facing forgery charges
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis native and former Missouri State Representative Bruce Franks Jr. could be facing felony forgery charges. The Maricopa County, AZ Sheriff’s Office is recommending charges after an investigation into the 2022 election. A consulting company that Franks created was hired to...
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