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St. Clair County receives over 500 flood damage reports. How soon will aid arrive?
“That rain really kind of centered itself over St. Clair County and it really took its toll,” county board chairman says. See link to file your damage report with the county.
Floodwater covers Belleville streets, parks near Richland Creek
Drone video shot by Belleville Housing Director Scott Tyler shows the state of flooding in Belleville at 5:20 p.m. on July 16, 2024, after heavy rain hit southwestern Illinois. Tyler said his home rain gauge measured 7 inches fell in Belleville.
Columbia University continues to face consequences over antisemitic incidents
(The Center Square) – Billionaire and U.S. News & World Report owner Mortimer Zuckerman pulled a hefty sum of donations to Columbia University due to their handling of antisemitism issues on their campus, The Washington Free Beacon reported. Zuckerman, an avid philanthropist, has a longstanding history of donating to Columbia University as he had pledged 200 million dollars to go toward their Mind Brain Behavior Institute, according to The Washington Free Beacon. ...
Flash flood victims identified, remembered
The Alton couple who died in a flash flood event in Jersey County has been identified. Terry and Carolyn Dooley perished when their car was overcome by water along Beltrees Road, east of Fessler Road, near Mill Creek not far from Elsah. The driver of another car that was also trapped by the rising water was able to call 9-1-1 to report the emergency and was later rescued.
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
Peoria High to be among the first schools in Illinois playing girls flag football
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Peoria High is the oldest high school in Illinois but it will be one of the new kids on the block this fall. It will be among the first schools to field a girl’s flag football team competing in the Illinois High School Association’s newest sport. The IHSA is adding girls […]
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
'Scathing' Report Exposes Broken Promises of Cori Bush's Primary Challenger
A local coalition on Wednesday released a report blasting the record of St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, who is challenging progressive Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st District. The report about Bell's five years in his current office was published by the Prosecutor Organizing Table, which includes Action St. Louis, ArchCity Defenders, Freedom Community Center, Forward through Ferguson, MacArthur Justice Center, and Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty. "Early on, Bell cast himself as a progressive looking to make fundamental changes to the way that the St. Louis County prosecutor's office operated," the report explains. "He...
St. Louis Transgender Center not shutting down, Washington University officials say
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey celebrated a "huge win" on Tuesday after a whistleblower claimed that Washington University's Transgender Center was soon shutting down. Washington University officials, however, said the claim was unfounded. "The scope of care provided at the Center changed last year after Missouri...
Work planned to resume at Gateway Studios construction site
Nearly a month after its general contractor walked off and was blocked from the worksite, Gateway Studios & Production Services officials say they are close to resuming work on the 23.8-acre building site in Chesterfield. On July 15, Gateway announced it is in talks with Chesterfield-based firm A.J. Brown Construction...
Battlehawks select hometown star Cody Schrader in UFL Draft as he continues to compete for NFL job
ST. LOUIS — A Mizzou star and Lutheran South graduate could play his professional football in his home town. The St. Louis Battlehawks selected Cody Schrader in the second round of the United Football League's college player draft on Wednesday. Schrader was eligible for the UFL College Draft after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Wright City woman killed in crash on I-70 westbound at Blanchette Memorial Bridge
ST CHARLES, Mo. — A Wright City woman died Wednesday after a crash on westbound Interstate 70 involving a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles. The crash happened just past the Blanchette Memorial Bridge over the Missouri River. A traffic camera showed a backup on I-70, multiple firetrucks and law enforcement SUVs on Wednesday.
Swansea’s and 2023 Alton River Dragons Pitcher Evan Gray Makes MLB Draft History
SWANSEA – A Swansea native and Belleville East High School grad Evan Gray earned congratulations on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, as he became the first Alton River Dragons player to be selected in the Major League Draft. Alton River Dragons General Manager Dallas Martz said: “Huge congrats to Evan...
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