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First bears, now bobcats. Large feral feline spotted in Belleville backyard
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Mother faces bus problem on first day of school in Alton, Illinois
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16-year-old girl last seen getting into car at south St. Louis gas station found safe at hospital, police say
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SWANSEA – On Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, the Swansea Police Department announced a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors in its own “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It Or Ticket” campaign. Swansea Police Chief Matthew...
Golf entertainment facility coming to Metro East
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — A development team is breaking ground on an independent golf entertainment attraction in the Metro East. The golf entertainment facility, called Park North Golf Club, is anticipated to open next summer in Edwardsville, said Bob Timmermann, who is part of its development team. It will be located next to Plummer Family Park, at 3601 Sports Park Drive.
Mueller Furniture & Mattress Warehouse Showroom celebrates first anniversary
Mueller Furniture, a fourth-generation, family-owned business, recently announced that its fourth location located at 51 Commerce Lane in Fairview Heights, Ill, is turning one. Mueller Furniture & Mattress Warehouse Showroom opened on Aug. 25, 2023, and has the largest mattress gallery and premium clearance section in the St. Louis and...
Conservation Officer Confirms Bobcat Sighting in Belleville Subdivision
BELLEVILLE – A bobcat sighting in Brookhill Estates, near Green Mount Road in Belleville, has garnered significant attention this past weekend. The wildcat was first spotted on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, when a person let a dog out in the backyard. Brookhill Estates, located just east of Green Mount...
Illinois gives local governments ability to ‘bypass’ referendum requirements
(The Center Square) – At least four initiatives coming out of the Illinois General Assembly in the last two years waive the referendum requirements that local authorities traditionally have had to follow to spend tax dollars. Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law Senate Bill 464, which allows the North Chicago School District the ability to make school renovations without going to referendum. Generally, school districts need direct voter approval...
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
$100K-winning Powerball ticket sold near Rockford unclaimed
(WIFR) - The clock is ticking for one lucky Powerball player to collect their $100,000 prize. The winning ticket was sold in September 2023 at the Road Ranger at 7500 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park. Powerball players are encouraged to check their tickets for the Saturday, Sept. 9, drawing....
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
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Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Daylight saving time, first day of fall: Here's what to know as autumn inches closer
With the start of fall just over a month away, many are wondering about the end of another milestone: daylight saving time. The bi-annual switching of the clocks will once again return, marking the end of daylight saving time in Illinois, but not until much later in the season. Here's...
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