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Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Unemployment claims in Illinois increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,475 in the week ending July 6, up from 8,906 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Activists, lawmakers protest proposed rate hikes by water utilities
(The Center Square) – More than 1.5 million Illinois consumers may soon be paying a lot more for water. According to the Citizens Utility Board, Aqua Illinois and Illinois American Water customers are affected by proposed rate hikes, which could cost households nearly $30 a month. Illinois State Rep. Dagmara Avelar said inflation has made everyday costs burdensome, especially for lower and fixed-income households. ...
Tornado Warnings Around the Tri-Counties Illinois
A Radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for parts of Rock Island, Mercer, Whiteside and Henry Counties. The warning is currently from the Quad Cities to Atkinson but the warning is expected to extend southeast. VERY strong winds have been confirmed with these storms. Funnel clouds have been spotted but any possible spin-up may be rain-wrapped. Stay alert and keep a device with you to stay up-to-date with warnings. Update: Galva, Annawan, and Hoopole are in the extended warning area. UPDATE: 7:28 PM, huge spin-up north of Preemption, headed east towards Sherrard and Orion.
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Back to School event is August 3 at Alton Square
Summer break is fading fast. Classes resume for most school districts in mid-August. OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton is hosting its third-annual “Back to School” celebration on Saturday August 3rd from ten until one. The location is the same as last year – Alton Square...
East St. Louis’s Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School offers something for everyone
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School (STBCS), the last remaining Catholic School in East. St. Louis, shares that “there is something for everyone at their school” and that they are ready to welcome students for the 2024-2025 school year. Want to know something special? They focus on education through...
Hundred-foot-wide sinkhole opens up in middle of sports field: 'Looks like something out of a movie'
It was a surreal scene as a large sinkhole formed in the middle of a sports field in southern Illinois. It was a surreal scene as a large sinkhole formed in the middle of a sports field in southern Illinois. Scientists say it is a sight that is becoming more common.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Perryville Man Appointed by Governor Parson
Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - A Perryville man has been appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson to one of the various boards and commissions in the state. Jim Martin has been appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission. Martin is a veteran of the United States Army who currently serves as a member of the Perry County Youth Tax Board. He previously served as a teacher for the Missouri Department of Education’s School for the Severely Disabled in Cape Girardeau and as chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4282 in Perryville.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for the Parkland
Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - Heavy rainfall across the Parkland Tuesday morning has prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Flash Flood Warning for the area. The warning includes southeastern Jefferson County, Sainte Genevieve County and northwestern St. Francois County until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. According to...
Fox High stadium to get new speaker system
Fox High School is expected to have a new sound system in place at the Gerald O’Connor Stadium when classes resume next month. The Fox C-6 School District Board of Education agreed to pay $26,897 to Elite Technology Solutions of St. Peters to install the new system. Fox High...
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