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Collinsville Man Given 85 Years In Murder Case
The Springfield State Journal-Register reports that Robert Tarr, age 51 of Collinsville, has been sentenced to prison for the 2021 murder of his former girlfriend, and the injuring of a man. In Montgomery County Circuit Court Monday, Fourth Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Christopher Matoush sentenced Tarr to a total of...
Waste Management worker honored for saving animals as suburban shelter flooded: 'It was shocking'
Dozens of pets at a suburban shelter were rescued thanks to the efforts of a trash collector.He noticed something was wrong, and alerted authorities, saving those animals from drowning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shelter honored the worker Wednesday.Last week, a massive flood at a suburban animal shelter put more than 100 pets in danger.But, on Wednesday, there was a hero's welcome for Tony Maticic. Leaders and volunteers from Heartland Animal Shelter visited Maticic at work to show their appreciation for saving the lives of the pets.It was Maticic who first felt like something was off...
15-20 boats submerged at marina, storm rips through Table Rock Lake’s Cape Fair
TABLE ROCK LAKE (Cape Fair, Mo.) — Just before 8 p.m. Wednesday night a severe storm ravaged the area along Woolley Creek, Cape Fair across to Y Hwy. Cape Fair Marina suffered extensive damage with more than a dozen boats submerged.
Downtown St. Louis celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks
ST. LOUIS – It’s a big day for America and a big day for St. Louis. “Celebrate St. Louis” will begin in downtown St. Louis. Event organizers said Wednesday night that they’re playing it by ear due to ongoing rain, but they expect things to kick off at 10 a.m. with America’s birthday parade and […]
Fiery semitruck crash closes I-70 westbound in Wentzville for hours
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — All lanes of westbound Interstate 70 in Wentzville were blocked for hours following a fiery tractor-trailer crash early Thursday morning. All lanes have since reopened. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl. Dallas Thompson, a jackknifed semitruck caught fire sometime around 5:30 a.m. on westbound I-70...
Community Outrage Over Police Shooting of 13-Year-Old in Ferguson
A tragic incident unfolded on July 1, 2024, when a 13-year-old boy was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Authorities reported that the teenager had fled from officers and later pointed a replica handgun at them. The incident has sparked widespread grief and outrage within the community, reminiscent of previous...
New islands near St. Louis may cause issues for boaters, officials say
GRAFTON, Ill. — The Mississippi River's newest islands have popped up near Grafton, Illinois, but their presence could pose dangers to recreational boaters soon, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rising water levels may hide the ephemeral, or temporary, islands between river miles 218 and 222 underwater...
Highland Speedway World Of Outlaws Late Models Race
World Famous Highland Speedway has announced it will host its first World of Outlaws Late Models race Wednesday, August 14. The World of Outlaws Late Models series is renowned for showcasing some of the best dirt track racing talent in the world. “We are incredibly excited to welcome the World...
On this day in 1917
One of the worst racial massacres in U.S. history ended after three days in East St. Louis, Illinois. After Black workers were given jobs in a factory that received government contracts, White workers began stabbing, beating and killing them. As many as a 100 or more were killed, hundreds more were injured, and 6,000 were driven from their homes.
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Still need a REAL ID? What to know about the upcoming requirements in Illinois
The wait for the long-delayed REAL ID plan may finally be coming to an end next year. Next May, the federal Department of Homeland Security will require that people have a REAL ID in order to access federal facilities – think military bases – and fly on domestic commercial aircraft.
Showers and storms impact Independence Day plans, Drier into the weekend
ST. LOUIS – Happy Independence Day! On to round #3 of rain and storms this Thursday morning. A band of heavy rain is again setting up along either side of I-70 and this is a flooding concern. This is the same corridor that saw up to 5 inches of rain early Wednesday. The heaviest rain […]
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
‘It’s Showtime!’: Illinois State Fair announces 2024 theme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – The Illinois State Fair is coming up next month, and this year’s theme is “It’s Showtime!” State Fair officials shared how the mantra will capture the spirit of the fair from day one, onwards. “It’s Showtime!” aims to embody the State Fair’s many impressive events, from livestock shows to Grandstand performances. It […]
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