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Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton on why Kamala Harris 'can beat Donald Trump'
FOX 32's Dawn Hasbrouck sat down with Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton to discuss Chicago hosting the DNC and why Kamala Harris can defeat Donald Trump in the general election.
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Illinois lawmakers ban vape items targeting high school students
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have passed a law banning vaping companies from targeting teens in advertising by marketing or promoting electronic cigarettes resembling school supplies such as highlighters, markers or erasers. The changes come at a time when lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in Springfield have been bombarded with complaints about students bringing vapes into schools that could easily be mistaken for such common items. American...
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Shocking Grades For Security At The 2 Major Illinois Airports
I was utterly surprised when I saw the results of a recent survey about the complaints about the TSA at the two major Illinois airports. How Do 2 Major Illinois Airports Rank When It Comes To Complaints About TSA?. Don't get me wrong, I love living in Rockford but I...
Monarch butterfly numbers have dropped this summer in Illinois, Upper Midwest, experts say
An expert has confirmed what backyard gardeners and amateur naturalists have been saying for weeks: There are fewer monarch butterflies in Illinois this summer. At the national Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, which tracks the number of eggs the butterflies are laying, the counts are down, both in the Prairie State and the larger region, according to the project’s founder and coordinator ...
Wake Up Tri-Counties with State Representative Dan Swanson Scam Seminar on August 20th
Illinois State Representative Dan Swanson joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the “How to Avoid Being Scammed” seminar he organized to help people learn the signs of scams and avoid becoming victims. The seminar is on August 20, 2024, from 9 to 10 AM, or after questions have been answered, at the Oxford American Legion in Alpha. The Oxford American Legion is located at 211 West A Street. Everyone is welcome to attend the informational seminar to learn how to protect yourself, your family, or a friend from being scammed. Heather Calcara from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Sheriff from the Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Knox, Warren, and McDonough Sheriff’s Offices join Representative Dan Swanson for an information seminar Tuesday morning. There will be coffee, juice, and sweets. They won’t turn away anyone with questions or who needs help at the public meeting.
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
SIC President’s and Dean’s Lists Announced for Summer 2024
Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Dean’s lists for the summer 2024 semester. To be eligible for the summer President’s and Dean’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in addition to having a stellar grade point average. The following students...
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.
2 arrested in Johnston City after deputies serve felony arrest warrant
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home after getting a tip that a man wanted on a felony warrant was at a home. Caleb R. Grant faces charges of resisting/obstructing a peace officer and the original felony...
Metropolis man charged in gas station burglary
A Metropolis man has been charged in connection to a burglary at a local gas station. Metropolis Police said that the Marathon station on 12th Street was burglarized last week. Detectives, through their investigation, linked 30-year-old Dalton A. Light to the case. They obtained and executed a search warrant at Light's home and reportedly found further evidence. Light was arrested and taken to the Massac County Detention Center.
Carbondale police ask for help finding missing teen
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police ask for the public’s help finding a missing teenager. Matthew Pollard, 17, of Carbondale was last seen on August 18 at 8:40 a.m. walking west in the 2500 block of East Walnut Street in Carbondale. Pollard is described as 5 feet 5...
I-64 Bridge Replacement at Grayville Got Underway Monday
CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation says a project to replace the two existing bridges on Interstate 64 crossing the Wabash River just east of Grayville in White County got underway Monday. The $136 million improvement project will take place over six consecutive construction seasons, broken down into...
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