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Missouri spending $11M for all children to receive a book monthly through age 5
(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5. Senate Bills 681 and 662 in 2022 created the nonprofit “Missouri Imagination Library” to operate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and partner with “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” funded by the nonprofit The Dollywood Foundation. The legislation requires the general assembly to appropriate at least $2.5 million annually to fund the program. It was sponsored by...
Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade agree to Missouri gubernatorial debate on policy
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]
Mother faces bus problem on first day of school in Alton, Illinois
ALTON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - An Alton mother said she had to search for her son Thursday after he was supposed to be bussed home from school. On the first day of school in Alton, Autumn Farris said her daughter got off the bus, but her son was nowhere to be found.
Roadside assistance reminder in wake of motorist’s death on I-44
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation continues after a man was struck and killed after changing a tire along the shoulder of westbound Interstate 44 in downtown St. Louis near the Dome at America’s Center.
John Ziebka on Leading Labor Relations at SIUE: A Journey Fueled by Experience and Vision
John Ziebka's professional journey is a testament to the power of diverse experiences and strategic leadership. As the newly appointed Assistant Director of Labor and Employee Relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Ziebka brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
Marion Connects honored as a Governor's Hometown Award finalist
A southern Illinois volunteer organization has been highlighted as a finalist for the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards. Marion Connects is made up of local leaders and residents working to make a positive impact in the local community. The group organizes monthly “Third Thursday” events that are designed to build community...
Library Thrift Shop Day Aug 17
Saturday, August 17 is being commemorated as Thrift Shop Day at the Greenville Public Library. Those checking out materials that day can have their name entered for a drawing to receive a $10 gift certificate to the Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. No purchase is necessary. The library is...
St. Louis Cardinals superfan ‘Rally Runner’ sentenced to prison in Capitol riot case
Rally Runner is the 29th of the 37 Missouri residents charged in Capitol riot cases to be sentenced. Two other Missouri defendants have been convicted and await sentencing, and the cases of another six are pending.
City Approves Agreement & Loan For Globe Theatre
There are plans for The Globe Theatre in downtown Greenville to be reopened later this year. The theatre has been closed since March of 2020. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Greenville City Council approved a business district agreement and revolving loan to assist Aundi and Andrew Mergner of Greenville to purchase building from Dave Willey and make improvements to reopen the theatre.
World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Results
By WGEL via WGEL Radio - Greenville Illinois Source for News - Sports & The Best Country in the Country!, 4h ago. Local race fan Chris Timmermann shared these results from the big night this past Wednesday at Highland Speedway. Be sure to check out the recorded interviews at the end of […] The post World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Results first appeared on WGEL Radio - Greenville Illinois Source for News - Sports & The Best Country in the Country!.
Thursday’s storm threat in STL: Watches issued
Storms are expected to develop in St. Louis on Thursday afternoon, with the greatest chance of severe weather occurring between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., and a second zone of storms potentially developing northwest of St. Louis after 8 p.m.
SIUE Athletics Welcomes Four New Graduate Assistants
SIUE Athletics welcomes four new graduate assistants for the 2024-25 academic year. Chloe Book (Germantown, Illinois) comes to SIUE as an Event Management and Facilities Operations graduate assistant. Book received her bachelor's degree in sports management and recreation from Milliken. While attending Milliken, she served as a student worker covering several different areas of events and facilities.
Event: Second Chance Fair is looking for paticipants to take part in an initiative for the community
I am reaching out to invite you to participate in an upcoming Second Chance Fair, hosted by the Southern District of Illinois United States Probation and Dismas House of St. Louis. This event is scheduled to take place on October 24th, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation location at Argonne Dr, East St Louis, IL 62204.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: A Lifeline in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS — With Thrift Store Day on August 17 and National Secondhand Day following on August 25, the St. Vincent de Paul Belleville Council (SVDP) in East St. Louis is setting an example with their mission thrift store. Located at 3716 State Street, the store not only offers affordable shopping options but also supports a wide range of community services.
Illinois Comptroller says embroiled Village of Dolton is refusing legally-required audit
DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- New financial problems have surfaced in south suburban Dolton—having to do with taxpayer money and the village's failure to let people know where it is being spent.According to the State of Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration not only refuses to get an audit done, but also won't even communicate with the state agency tasked with the job of watching over government spending.The office in question is that of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza—and Dolton is now on that office's radar."There are obvious red flags that your station other stations have covered," said Comptroller's office spokesman Abdon Pallasch....
#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!
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