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4YOU: Kloss Furniture holds fundraisers, drives for Southside ECC
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Kloss Furniture is proud to sponsor 4YOU, supporting SouthSide Early Childhood Center. As part of their sponsorship, Kloss is holding several drives and fundraisers at their stores in July, August, and September. Each event takes place at one of the four Kloss Furniture...
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
ROSEMONT, Ill. - In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, the Miss Amazing National Summit is taking place this weekend in Rosemont. The program shines a spotlight on women with disabilities who go tot extraordinary lengths to help their communities. Isabella Coleman-Sullivan is the Illinois Miss Teen Amazing. She uses...
Bethalto Superintendent Addresses Staff Changes, Trust in District
BETHALTO - Following recent resignations and the induction of two new Board of Education members, Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Superintendent Dr. Jill Griffin sent a letter to the community on July 19, 2024. In her letter, Griffin addressed these resignations. She noted that she legally cannot comment on...
'There is a purpose': Illinois dispatch duo credited for saving trapped 70-year-old caller from floodwaters
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. — The Jersey County Sheriff's Office is calling their dispatchers unsung heroes, after flash flooding hit the bi-state on July 16. Two dispatchers were working when a wave of calls came rushing in all at once. Two 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board administration personnel assisted as well. The incoming calls lasted for hours, involving water rescues and fires from lightning.
County executive opens investigation into more overpaid employees
In a FOX Files follow-up, it has been discovered that St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has opened up an investigation into alleged salary overpayments to the county auditor, as he alleges there are more employees who are overpaid.
Parkway School District begins final high school security upgrade
The Parkway School District has been working over the past few years to provide more secure entrances at schools. Officials held a groundbreaking at Parkway North High School Monday morning, the last high school in the district to receive the upgrades.
NWS Says At Least 27 Tornadoes In Chicago Area On July 15th
During the evening hours of July 15, a well-organized and long-lived complex of thunderstorms rolled across Iowa, Illinois and parts of Indiana. Widespread damaging winds of 60 to locally 100 mph were observed within the line, especially from eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and central Illinois. In addition, at least 27 occurred in the NWS Chicago County Warning Area.
Firefighter injured in Fairview Heights apartment fire
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill.. (First Alert 4) - One firefighter was injured during an apartment fire in Fairview Heights Tuesday morning. Officials say the fire happened around 1:30 a.m. off Winchester Place and North Illinois Street. First Alert 4 crews were on the scene and say firefighters were able to extinguish...
Teen hit, injured on Chippewa as city officials hear new proposal to create Department of Transporation
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis City’s Charter Commission recently gave recommendations for amending the city’s governing document, including a proposal to streamline how St. Louis City manages some of its most dangerous roads. St. Louis Metropolitan police (SLMPD) said on July 17, a car...
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