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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...
“MEET THE MULES” NIGHT AND SCRIMMAGE GAME WITH OLNEY TIGERS (RICHLAND COUNTY) FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE TRAIN YARD
The Fall Sports season is here and Fairfield Community High School will be hosting, “Meet The Mules” this Friday night at the Train Yard. Events will begin at 5:45 with Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, and Volleyball team introductions followed by a Volleyball scrimmage in the newly remodeled Mule Barn. At 6:45, Football and Cheerleader introductions will take place before the Mules and the Olney Tigers play a scrimmage game. This is something new this year as the IHSA is giving schools the option to have a football pre-season scrimmage. Admission to the scrimmage will be free. The Mules were scheduled to open up the season Saturday, August 31st against Vienna/Goreville, but for the third time in the last four seasons, Vienna-Goreville will not play a varsity football schedule. FCHS Athletic Director and Mules Head football Coach, Justin Townsend has actively been trying to fill the August 31st date with an opponent, but attempts have been unsuccessful and the Mules will get a forfeit win over Vienna-Goreville. The first home game for the Mules against Eldorado will be Friday, September 6th with kick-off at 7pm.
Illinois Treasurer Visits Alton to Promote Innovation, Start-Ups in Alton and the Region
ALTON – On Wednesday, August 7, Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs met with nearly two dozen regional leaders and business professionals to promote economic prosperity, innovation, and job growth in the southern Illinois region. Frerichs shared information about the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund (ILGIF), which is an evergreen, $1.5 billion impact investment fund that invests in ways to attract, retain and assist quality technology-enabled businesses in Illinois. The treasurer’s office does this by making targeted investments with venture capital (VC), growth equity, and private credit firms with a nexus to the State of Illinois.
HCA wins volleyball opener over Livingston
Heritage Christian Academy opened up its 2024 volleyball season with an impressive straight-set win over visiting Livingston Central on Monday night. Mya Goodwin had a big night for the Lady Warriors with five kills, 10 aces and five digs as HCA claimed a 25-11, 25-15, 25-17 win. Grace Conley had...
JB Pritzker takes ‘Daily Show's' Jordan Klepper on drinking tour of Chicago during DNC
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has clearly been looking forward to Chicago hosting the DNC for a long time, and he was happy to show off the city to “The Daily Show” correspondent Jordan Klepper. The duo went on a drink-filled adventure through the Lake View neighborhood for a...
Three cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in Missouri
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by a bacteria called "Legionella." People can contract the disease by breathing in small water droplets containing the bacteria
First preaching opportunity turns out right for Wright
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (KT) — The first sermon Scott Wright preached from the pulpit did not happen in typical fashion. You could say it came by necessity — the person scheduled to preach one Sunday morning at his church, Mt. Olive Baptist, didn’t show up. The question arose: who will preach today? That’s when a woman who was a member of the Sunday school class Wright taught said, “Scott preaches a lot during his Sunday school lesson, so he can preach.”
Tennessee begins issuing new driver licenses and IDs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Driver licenses in Tennessee will soon look a bit different. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) began rolling out the new licenses Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. The agency said the new licenses and ID cards have a new design and enhanced security features....
30th annual BBQ on the River in Paducah set for September
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The 30th annual BBQ on the River is set for September 19-21. Organizers say the theme this year is “Thirty, Thankful and Still Smokin.”. They’re expecting more than 100 vendors, from BBQ competitors to other food, children’s activities, shopping and more. A summary...
Ky. CO dies after suffering medical emergency during training
BURGIN, Ky. — A correctional officer has died after suffering a medical emergency during training, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Kentucky Department of Corrections Officer Hunter Miller died after suffering a fatal heart attack while completing a physical training test. Miller collapsed during the test, which was part of his duties for the Emergency Response Team. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to the page.
Popular Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Closes Illinois Stores Permanently
Families looking forward to their favorite fast-food meal after work today were disappointed when they discovered 'CLOSED' signs on the door. According to a post on the Loves Park Neighborhood Watch Group Facebook page, at least four locations of KFC restaurants have shut their doors for good. A letter posted...
Gov. JB Pritzker’s national moment has come at the DNC. But it’s much different than first imagined.
JB Pritzker has been working toward this moment for much of his adult life. But when the affable Illinois governor takes the stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, it will be under vastly different circumstances than he must have imagined when he led Chicago’s effort to bring the party’s quadrennial gathering to his hometown. After a raucous political summer, Democrats have ...
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