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Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Washington Street Baptist Church hosts Back-to-School bash to help community
PADUCAH — Washington Street Baptist Church invited the community out to a Back-to-School Party where kids played games, got haircuts, and took home school supplies to start off the new school year. Deacon Douglas McClure said his church has been hosting the party for years now to show support...
Kentucky employers give second chances
By Sarah Michels Bluegrass Live When Barbara Aker’s nephew was 10 or 11, he broke his arm. He was prescribed painkillers, which set him off on a slippery slope, she said. He eventually overdosed and died. Now, through a Kentucky program aimed at reducing recidivism, Aker is making something good out of something bad. A […] The post Kentucky employers give second chances appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Stripped car part of mini crime spree; Metropolis man arrested
A stripped-out car led Metropolis Police to uncover a mini crime spree and arrest a man. Police were called to Harrah's by Illinois Gaming Bureau officers after they located a stripped and damaged car in a parking lot. Even though license plates had been taken off the car. Police were...
Southeastern Illinois College Welcomes Dr. Karen Weiss as New President
HARRISBURG (SIC) — Southeastern Illinois College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Weiss as its seventh president. Dr. Weiss brings over 25 years of experience in higher education to her new role and has been a dedicated member of the SIC family since 1993, when she first joined the college as a part-time adjunct instructor in communications.
Sunny, dry weather in store for the week
If you like sunny, dry weather then this week is just for you, as it looks to have blue skies and nearly no chances of rain in store. Forecaster Keith Cooley with the National Weather Service in Paducah says the week will actually start with cooler temperatures than one would expect for mid-August, but they’ll quickly ramp back up to more seasonable ranges.
3rd graders sell lemonade, bracelets to help cover medical costs for classmate with cancer
FENTON, Mo. — Cally Campbell, an 8-year-old from Fenton, Missouri, was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive bone cancer: osteosarcoma. Her family started a GoFundMe page back in May seeking the community's help with medical bills and the response exceeded their expectations. Cally's 3rd-grade friends responded with a...
Good Ol' Boys Riding Club hosts dance for Special Olympics athletes
PADUCAH—The Good Ol' Boys Riding Club, a biker group in Paducah hosted a dance for Marshall and McCracken County Special Olympics athletes on Sunday, Aug. 18. The club hosts several events yearly to benefit local Special Olympics teams. 85 Athletes danced, ate, and celebrated with the club. The group...
Mayfield man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KFVS) - A man was flown to the hospital following a motorcycle crash in Graves County, Kentucky. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, at around 5:06 p.m. on August 18, Sergeant Richard Edwards responded to a motorcycle collision with injuries in the area of 470 KY 1710, east of Mayfield.
Annual Insect Awareness and Appreciation Day happening Aug. 24
GOLCONDA, Ill. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - The Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society is hosting an event later this month to celebrate and bring awareness to insects. According to organizers, the annual Insect Awareness and Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, August 24 at War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Golconda, Ill. starting at 3 p.m.
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Slideshow: Illinois Delegate Breakfast at the DNC, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, members of the Illinois delegation met for a breakfast with several speakers including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz. The first day of the Democratic...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Democrats kick off convention with typical, mind-blowing hypocrisy
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has called to standby status about 150 members of the Illinois National Guard to assist the already sizable police presence -- including those from departments outside Chicago -- on hand to handle the expected crowds, protesters and agitators at this week's Democrat National Convention. It's good to be a Democrat politician. They get all the security. Just ask Donald Trump.
Illinois School Buses Now Equipped with Video Cameras: What Drivers Need to Know
Kankakee, IL – As the school year begins across Illinois, authorities are reminding drivers about the critical importance of school bus safety, especially with new video cameras installed to enforce traffic laws. Drivers need to be aware of the steep penalties associated with passing a stopped school bus. In...
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