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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...
Missouri and Mississippi rivers on the rise; extreme heat in southern Missourui
The “mighty Mississippi” and the “mighty Missouri” are both on the rise. A flood warning is now in effect for the entire length of the Missouri River in the Show-Me State, from north of the Iowa border all the way to where it flows into the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. Flood warnings are also in effect for several tributaries of the Missouri.
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...
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.
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...
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?
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.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a late Army Air Corps veteran from Park Ridge. The medal, given to those wounded or killed in military combat, belonged to Jerome Even, who served in the...
Flash Flood Potential: 3 Inches of Rain per Hour in Missouri and Central Illinois
St. Louis, MO – Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding concerns in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois on July 4th. The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports that thunderstorms are repeatedly moving over areas already saturated by previous rain, leading to significant flash flood potential. According to the...
Illinois expands lead exposure risk areas, adds 148 new ZIP codes
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, recommending mandatory testing for children under 12 living in those areas, with the goal of implementing universal testing for lead exposure across all Illinois ZIP codes by 2026.
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 […]
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.
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