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FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM LAST (TUESDAY) NIGHT
The Fairfield City Council met last (Tuesday) night at City Hall with a light agenda. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the payment of bills. They then addressed several agenda items, including updating the municipal code book, rezoning a property from R1 to B1 for a new dance studio on Leininger Road just East of the Fairfield Police Department. Mayor Gary Moore says the studio being constructed is under roof and moving along nicely with the natural gas company trenching in the gas line. The council approved a street closing request for a portion of Leroy Avenue for a Pickleball Tournament on September 21st and 22nd in conjunction with the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. A Business Tax Agreement was approved by the council with Bare’s Flooring LLC. Alderman Cody Atteberry, who is the chairman of the tax district committee says the owner of Bare’s Flooring approached him with a request for financial assistance to help with sewer line repairs that needed done. Atteberry says water was getting into the building and $6,000 was approved from the new projects program to help them with the cost.
Former East St. Louis Public Library director indicted for alleged embezzlement
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — The former director of the East St. Louis Public Library is facing federal charges after prosecutors said she made more than $10,000 worth of personal transactions using library funds. In an indictment filed on Aug. 20, a federal grand jury returned five charges of...
A southern Illinois spice business turns into a national treasure
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - It took a southern Illinois couple just a few years to turn their small business into a national treasure. “We’ve had that map since the beginning of our journey,” said Yemisi Anderson. The map Yemisi is talking about which shows shipments to more than...
Market favorite Farm Spirit opens today inside Blue Jay Brewing Co. in Midtown
Farm Spirit has earned a loyal following at Tower Grove Farmers Market in recent years, thanks to its signature double-patty smash burger. Starting today, August 28, fans won't have to wait until Saturdays to enjoy it. Farm Spirit is opening inside Blue Jay Brewing Co., bringing its iconic smash burger and an assortment of seasonal menu options to Midtown’s newest brewery.
SEB Volleyball Moves to 2-0 to Start Season
St. Elmo-Brownstown volleyball is off to a 2-0 start to the season after getting their second straight road win, beating Martinsville 25-22, 25-12 on Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles will have a chance to continue their strong start on Thursday as they will host Vandalia in their home opener at St. Elmo High School.
Hot & Humid conditions stick with us for a few more days
Although we will see a little bit of relief today, the hot and humid weather is staying with us for a few more days. We will see showers and storms make their way through the area this morning, but after that we’ll see gradually clearing skies with a high of 90. The latest update from the National Weather Service shows us with expected heat index values of around 101 for today. Then, we will see scattered showers and storms for this evening and tonight with a low of 71.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Federal pandemic relief funding for schools is ending. How has it impacted Illinois schools?
Superintendent Brian DeBernardi walks along the outside of Northwest Elementary School in LaSalle. “You can see where this kind of juts out. None of this was here,” he says, pointing to a 15,000 square-foot addition to the school. It’s brand-new — kids just stepped in the doors last week.
Heat indices up to 119 degrees followed by severe storms in Northern Illinois
Areas in Northern Illinois experienced heat indices of up to 119 degrees on Tuesday, followed by severe storms at night. The National Weather Service in Chicago says that Dixon recorded a high temperature of 97 degrees with a heat index of 119 degrees. O'Hare Airport in Chicago had a temperature reading of 99 degrees with a heat index of 115 degrees.
Temperatures drop slightly, thunderstorms expected this week
Illinoisans are catching a little break from the extreme heat seen earlier this week with temperatures soaring to the 100’s. An Excessive Heat Warning was in effect Tuesday 11am-8pm causing the Danville Consolidated School District to transition to an E-learning day and all outdoor programming sponsored by the Champaign Park District was cancelled.
‘I love my career path’: Meet the woman behind IDOT’s cement testing across Central IL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois, summertime also means construction season. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers know that all too well. One civil engineer in particular plays an important part in the process before concrete is poured at job sites. Spending the day outside and on the side of the road isn’t everyone’s […]
High Arsenic Levels: Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold In Illinois
Just think about all the different food product recalls we've been hearing about and dealing with over the last few months alone. We've been warned of the dangers of a certain brand of deli meat being possible contaminated with listeria. The recall involving those meat products covered over 7 million pounds of various meats that were produced at a single location. Several deaths have potentially resulted from ingestion of the recalled products.
Pedestrian hit and killed by train in Alton overnight
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train Wednesday morning. This happened around midnight near Silver and Goulding in East Alton. Authorities say a body was found in the area and an Amtrak train was stopped nearby. The East Alton Police Department...
Claimants seek $58 million, allege ISP negligence around Highland Park shooter
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for monetary awards to claimants suing Illinois State Police for alleged negligence in the run up to the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting. Seven people died and dozens were injured in the shooting that took place on Independence Day, 2022. “The parade started out like any other - a familiar scene across America on the Fourth of July -...
The Jefferson Bank Protests changed work for Black St. Louisans. A new play details its legacy
Kathleen Gamble was 5 years old when a group of protesters went down to Jefferson Bank and Trust Co. in St. Louis on Aug. 30, 1963, with a resounding demand: Hire more Black bank tellers. The bank had been a staple for Black patrons in the nearby Pruitt-Igoe public housing...
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Illinois senators secure $1 million to remove lead pipes from schools, childcare buildings
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The state of Illinois is getting money to reduce lead exposure for children. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced the state will get $1,093,000 to reduce the number of lead pipes in schools and childcare facilities in the state. “Every American, no matter their zip-code, deserves access to safe […]
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