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First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the upgraded Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. This will make it easier for customers to get vehicle stickers or renew their licenses or other needs without a trip downtown.
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Corn, soybean yields see record numbers while prices drop to double-digit losses
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The outlook for this year’s harvest season is good in some regards but shaping up to be rough in others. The USDA predicts record amounts of corn and soybean yields this season — for corn, a 9% increase from last year to 227 bushels an acre. And for soybeans, a 5% jump […]
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
More than morels: Missouri's fall mushroom season is underway
MISSOURI, USA — Mushroom hunters in Missouri are coming down from one of the most historic spring mushroom season this year. , popped out of the ground about a month ahead of schedule. Despite the early start, temperature fluctuations also caused morel season to last more weeks than usual.
Explore St. Louis's Thriving, Immigrant-Driven Food Scene at the 'Festival of Nations'
For almost a century, St. Louis has celebrated the end of summer with the Festival of Nations, a two-night party featuring the sights, sounds, and flavors from various countries and cultures around the world. Hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis, the festival raises funds for wraparound services IISL provides to newly arrived individuals and families (they’re the largest service provider and recruiter of immigrants to the area).
Police Incident Caught on Video Sparks Debate Over Assault Charges (Video)
A police incident in St. Louis, Missouri, involving a 52-year-old woman named Yolanda Green, has sparked controversy and debate over the actions of the police officers involved and the subsequent charges brought against Green. The incident, captured on both cellphone and police body camera footage, has raised questions about the accuracy of police reports and the appropriateness of the charges filed.
Riverbend Native, Country Artist Matt Jordan Discusses Scotty McCreery Opening Act, Upcoming Shows
ALTON - After a successful opening act at Scotty McCreery’s Alton Amphitheater concert on Aug. 9, 2024, the Riverbend region’s own Matt Jordan shared his thoughts on the show with more performances - and new music - coming up next. “It’s awesome,” Jordan said of opening for McCreery....
SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Give their Students Red-Carpet Treatment
EAST ST. LOUIS – Some walked down the long red carpet with much excitement and flair. Others cruised along quickly, hoping to pass by without much attention. But that didn’t happen, because the order of the day was for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) to give their students a rousing welcome on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 12.
Illinois quick hits: Cucumber recall issued; sinkhole impacted Alton park to reopen
Cucumber recall issued Cucumbers in Illinois and 30 other states are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. The CDC identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized. No one has died from illnesses linked to the cucumbers. One of the sources was...
Win 4 Tickets to Taylor Swift Tribute Concert!
GODFREY – Calling all Swifties! You’re invited to enter for a chance to win four tickets to “Taylor Made: A Tribute to Taylor Swift.”. Scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024, at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Hatheway Hall, the tribute concert will feature songs from across Swift’s 11 albums. Taylor Made, a six-piece tribute band from Edwardsville, Highland and Alton, will provide a high-energy performance of Swift’s greatest hits. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Alton Youth Symphony and Alton Symphony Orchestras.
SLMPD: Woman dead after possible ties to White Castle shooting
An armed woman wanted for a shooting Friday morning at a White Castle in Bellefontaine Neighbors died after she turned a gun on herself following a police stop in St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Mayor speaks on oversight board member accused of property damage at Ferguson Police Department
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Early Saturday morning marks a week since protesters rocked the gate outside of the Ferguson Police Department. An officer was critically injured as officers went to make arrests for the property damage. The protest outside the department came on the 10-year mark of...
Missing woman found in House Springs
A 28-year-old woman from Swansea, Il. was found by law enforcement officers early this morning, Aug. 16, in House Springs after she was reported missing at Rockford Park Thursday night, Aug. 15. The woman was found at approximately 5 a.m. near the McDonald’s in House Springs, at the intersection of...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
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