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Mostly Cloudy and Mild Today
We will be mostly cloudy and mild today. While some areas in the region could see some rain today, our forecast as of this time calls for mostly cloudy skies for today with a high of 81. Then, we are looking at mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 64. We do have a chance of showers and storms in the afternoon on Monday—but temperatures look to stay in the lower to mid-80s for a while.
Illinois Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of […]
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
New USDA Rural Development State Director from Bunker Hill
The new State Director for USDA Rural Development is on the job. Pam Monetti is from Bunker Hill in Macoupin County. She was in Carterville late last week visiting, Food Works, which received a $168,000 grant to help purchase a food truck to serve as a mobile farmers’ market.
Troy Fire District Board Appointments Shot Down
Appointments of two men to serve on the board of trustees for the Troy Fire Protection District which were brought forward by Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, first considered in May then postponed until this month, have failed to move forward due to a lack of a majority vote of support.
County Board rejects Bethalto man's concert permit request
The Madison County Board’s July meeting didn’t have many heated discussions. Much of the time was spent sifting through nine appointments made by chair Kurt Prenzler to boards and commissions. Members approved five and turned-down four. They also voted against the county issuing a special use permit for...
Officer returns fire during Sunday morning standoff with Springfield Police
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – An early Sunday morning standoff with Springfield Police ended when an officer returned fire and a subject came out of the residence saying someone inside had been shot. According to SPD Deputy Chief Sara Pickford, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the...
Second Annual Tournament for Disc Golf
The Lake Erie Disc Golf Club hosted its second annual tournament on Sunday. Disc golf players competed in two rounds throughout the day which featured eight divisions of golfers from the tri-state area. There was seven amateur divisions and one professional division. Games were held at Pleasant Ridge Park in...
2024 Price Cutter Charity Championship purse, winner’s share, Korn Ferry Tour prize money payout
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Max McGreevy poses with the Memorial Health Championship trophy after winning the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS at Panther Creek Country Club on June 30, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) The 2024 Price Cutter Charity Championship purse is set for...
FREE ALPLM’s Back to School Bash
August 3rd, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ALPLM’s Back to School Bash Anyone who thinks learning is boring clearly hasn’t come to this event. Join their education team and community partners in Union Square Park for a fun filled, hands-on day of games and learning as we get pumped to start the upcoming school year.
Shooter McGavin stops in Springfield at Lucky Horseshoes
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — Today, July 20th, Christopher McDonald made a guest appearance at the Lucky Horseshoes game tonight. The 'Shoes hosted the Rockabillys as they held a Happy Gilmore tribute night with the actor who played Shooter McGavin in the iconic film as the guest appearance. Shooter talked about his role in the film, the continued support for the character, and a little about the upcoming sequel Happy Gilmore 2.
City Council Report: New south side distribution center approved against community opposition
At Tuesday’s City Council, Springfield alderpeople voted to approve zoning variances on a proposed warehouse project in the south of Ward 1. Located on Palm Road at the foot of the Chatham/I-55 interchange, the new warehouse is anticipated to bring in “hundreds” of jobs to the Springfield area. Variances including relaxing building height restrictions as well as allowing for taller, barbed fences in accordance with national security requests, as the site is believed to be intended for storage and distribution of food products.
As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The members, joined by well-wishers, said the Lord’s Prayer, recited the Apostle’s Creed and heard a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They sang classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” Afterward, members voted unanimously to close the church, a century and a half after it was created by hardscrabble farmers in this southern Illinois community of about 14,000 people. Many U.S. churches close their doors each year, typically with little attention. But this closure has a poignant twist.
St. Louis man, woman hurt in crash in Fenton area
A St. Louis man and woman were injured Friday morning, July 19, in a two-vehicle accident at Hwy. 141 and Schneider Drive in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 11:31 a.m., Michael R. Sippel, 65, of Fenton was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado...
1 dead after single car crash on I-170
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One person is dead Sunday following a single-car crash on Interstate-170. The crash happened before 1 p.m. in the Northbound lanes of I-170 near St. Charles Rock Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a black SUV rolled over and off of the northbound lanes and then struck a tree.
'This is a very emotional issue:' Metro East leaders respond to flood damage
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — The Bi-State saw a lot of rain last week, especially in the Metro East. For one St. Clair County community, last week's flooding just adds to a problem they've faced for years. Residents in Cahokia Heights continue to deal with flooding and raw sewage because...
Teutopolis Monastery Museum Opening August 4th
Visitors can view more than 30 rooms of the Teutopolis Monastery Museum on Sunday, August 04, 2024. The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. We recommend you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles on display. Admission for adults is $5.00 and $1.00 for children. The...
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