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Casey construction accident leaves two workers seriously hurt
CASEY, Ill. (WCIA) — Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden building frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday morning. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been under renovation all summer long. Upgrades include a 4,500-square-foot addition to the building; the frame of the addition collapsed around 11:30 […]
‘Just nothing but harassment’: Rankin residents arrested for dangerous behavior affecting Rt. 9 drivers
RANKIN, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were arrested in the Village of Rankin following harassment of drivers on Route 9. Some people in town say this wasn’t a one-time instance. One adult and one juvenile were arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office following what neighbors are calling dangerous behavior on a major […]
After Blaze in Rivian Parking Lot, Local Fire Dept Does Some EV Fire Myth-Busting
After a fire broke out at a Rivian plant over the weekend, the local fire department is taking the opportunity to dispel myths about electric vehicle fires. "There are many rumors that EV fires cannot be extinguished, or that we have to use specialized chemicals or foam to extinguish them, and that simply isn't true," Matt Swaney, public information officer for the Normal Fire Department in Illinois, tells PCMag.
Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail improvements win America’s Transportation Award for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that transformational improvements to Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction of higher speeds, won top honors among Midwest states in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards in the “Quality of Life/Community Development, Large Project” category. Delivered in 2023 by IDOT under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the multi-year project on the state’s most popular rail line established 110 mph speeds for the first time in Illinois, helping to better connect communities and major institutions while improving safety, convenience and accessibility.
Rockford-area lawmakers push for early childhood investment as billions in school funding evaporates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - In the pool of Illinois’ education budget, the state swims toward an $8 billion drop-off. By the end of September, $122 billion in federal pandemic-era funding dries up. That leaves stateline school districts making tough decisions, including Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) reducing preschool transportation.
CertifySTL takes over MBWE certification
A major change in minority business certification is complete and “CertifySTL” will celebrate at 1 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 3 at the Northside Economic Empowerment Center, 4248 Cottage Ave. in St. Louis. CertifySTL is now the St. Louis region’s Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Program, following its...
As St. Louis suffers through another heat wave, snow and ice removal companies are cashing in on the
Amid a long stretch of hot and humid weather punctuated with minimal rain, some snow and ice removal companies are looking forward to a byproduct of the heat wave.
Sarah Sadler forces her way into Kirkwood High School during altercation with teacher
35-year-old Sarah Jane Sadler had an incident with a teacher, Stacy Fitting, at Kirkwood High School in the early hours of July 16th. Fitting told responding officers that she had been assaulted by a parent, later identified as Sadler. Fitting believed Sadler to be the parent of a student at the school to take senior pictures. Fitting further explained that she noticed Sadler and their child attempting to enter the front office door. However, it was locked, so Fitting opened it and spoke with Sadler, who appeared agitated. Fitting asked Sadler how she could help. Sadler explained that she and her child needed to enter the building and were already late. Fitting told Sadler they could not enter through the front office door and closed it. After this, Fitting re-opened the door to ask for their names, which was when Sadler pushed through the doorway and entered the office.
Ted Drewes Jr., custard stand icon, dies at 96
ST. LOUIS — Ted Drewes Jr., an icon for a beloved St. Louis frozen custard stand, has died at 96. Drewes Jr. died on Monday, the company confirmed. A date for the memorial service has yet to be announced. Ted Drewes has been selling frozen custard for 95 years...
State Police DCI investigating death of man in storage units in Centralia
The Illinois Department of Criminal Investigation has taken over an investigation of a man who died at the storage facility in the 600 block of Aaron Parkway on the west side of Centralia. Centralia Police say they had responded to a suspicious vehicle last Wednesday, August 21st, in the storage...
Charges Filed After Public Assault, Battery Near Dewey’s Pizza
EDWARDSVILLE - After being granted pretrial release twice, a homeless Edwardsville man faces new charges following a public assault and battery incident near Dewey’s Pizza in Edwardsville. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.
South Central Tops Ramsey in Three Set Matchup
South Central and Ramsey took it to 3 sets on Tuesday night as the Lady Cougars would pull out the win over the Lady Rams 25-12, 23-25, 25-18. With the win, South Central starts their season off at 1-0 and they will hold their home opener on Thursday when they host St. Anthony. Ramsey will play their third home match in a row to start their season when they host Mulberry Grove on Friday.
Heat takes toll on our bodies
A local health professional is warning about the dangers of the extreme heat we’re experiencing. The best way to protect yourself is to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you’re working outside, according to Bethany Huelskoetter, Nurse Practitioner with OSF HealthCare. She tells The Big Z you...
Rams claim Cody Schrader off waivers from 49ers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - The next step in Cody Schrader’s NFL journey will lead him to an unlikely place. The Los Angeles Rams submitted a waiver claim on the former standout of the University of Missouri, Truman State and Lutheran South High School. The team that infamously vacated the city of St. Louis in 2016 was set to carry only three running backs on its 53-man roster before successfully claiming Schrader off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers. Schrader signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Niners following the NFL Draft this past spring.
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