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Troy PD announces Labor Day traffic safety campaign
TROY — The Troy Police Department will participate in a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. According to a Troy PD news release, with powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled...
Fire burns remains of earlier mobile home fire in Salem
An early Friday morning fire burned the rest of an already heavily damaged mobile home in a fire earlier this summer. Salem Fire Chief Jim Cerny says they got the alarm to 700 South Washington at 5:36 Friday morning. “I don’t know who called it in but it came in...
Felony Weapons Charge Filed Against Greenville Resident
Timothy J. Hayden, age 65, who has been living in Greenville, is charged in Bond County Circuit Court with possession of a weapon by a felon, a Class 3 felony. The state alleges that on June 13 Hayden, being a person convicted of a felony in St. Clair County, knowingly possessed a weapon, being a bludgeon.
Coach Kunz Reacts to Williamsville Scheduling Byron
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a week three opponent on Thursday morning, adding Byron to replace Riverton. Williamsville and Byron have met twice in the playoffs. They split those matchups, with the Bullets winning the 2019 3A State Championship 46-42. Head Coach Aaron Kunz shared his thoughts on the game.
$100,000 winning Powerball ticket bought near Rockford last year remains unclaimed
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Road Ranger, located at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park in September 2023. The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite...
Boil Water Advisory issued for Fenton homes
FENTON, Mo. — A large portion of Fenton in St. Louis County is under a boil water advisory after a main break on Friday, according to Missouri American Water. "Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 minutes," the water utility said in an alert Friday. "Water is OK for bathing, washing and other non-consumable uses. You will receive another notification should additional action be required or conditions change, or when normal water use may be resumed."
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Cahokia school district delivers supplies to students ahead of first day
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Staff with the Cahokia Unit School District #187 delivered school supplies to students Thursday ahead of the first day of school on Monday. “A lot of parents cannot afford to purchase certain items for these babies,” said Sharon Davis, who has a niece...
$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....
Central Illinois Weather: Early Morning Storms and Weekend Rain Chances
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is experiencing persistent storms Friday morning, with early hours marked by heavy rain across areas including Champaign. According to the National Weather Service, while these storms will taper off later today, residents should be prepared for a mix of isolated thunderstorms and sunshine over the weekend.
Illinois panel OKs funds for grade separation, crossing projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has authorized $2 million from the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) for removal and reconstruction of the existing Muirhead Road grade separation structure near Elgin. The Plato Township Road District will remove the existing structure and construct a new five-span vehicular overpass superstructure consisting...
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