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Illinois’ ‘Black Moms Rising’ Is Tackling Maternal Mortality Crisis
The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the $118 million in funding the CDC allocated to tackle maternal mortality nationwide. The Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Illinois quick hits: Food service workers strike at U of I; CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent raises
Food service workers strike at U of I Food and building service workers at the University of Illinois are preparing to strike. Their current contract expires Saturday after several months of negotiations. Union workers voted down the latest contract proposal, saying they must be paid more if they serve more students. The union, representing 763 workers, said the strike would begin Sept. 15. CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent...
IL Conservation Police urge boating safety ahead of holiday weekend
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — If you plan to be on the water over the holiday weekend, officials are urging boaters to wear their life jackets. Illinois Conservation Police officials said that so far this year, they’ve responded to 48 boating-related situations. They said 15 people have died and another 15 were hurt. Of those deaths, two […]
Cape Central football picks up statement win over NMCC in season opener
In November, the last time Cape Central High School stepped on the football field, the Tiger faithful fell all but silent before the end. A Class 5 state semifinal playoff loss to Cardinal Ritter left the program with some unfinished business and a chip on their shoulder entering the next chapter.
Red Wolves volleyball beats SEMO & Ole Miss in A-State Invitational
Stout defense and clutch offense fueled a pair of opening-day victories for the Arkansas State volleyball team, which topped Southeast Missouri and Ole Miss Friday inside First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves (2-0) opened by sweeping SEMO before coming from behind to upend Ole Miss in a four-set triumph...
Gibson Center for Behavioral Change to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Saturday, August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Multiple organizations across southeast Missouri are teaming up as International Overdose Awareness Day is held every year on August 31. This year’s theme is “Together We Can.”. On Saturday, the Gibson Center for Behavioral Change,...
“Sunset Centennial 100.” Return to Sunset
Sunset Society of Logical Thinkers (S.S.o.L.T.) A Non-Profit Logical Think Tank: Promoting Upliftment, Empowerment, and Community Revitalization. The Sunset Society of Logical Thinkers (S.S.o.L.T.), founded on June 19, 2023, by Mark Wiggins, is dedicated to the revitalization and betterment of communities through the power of logical thinking and communication. Recognizing the profound challenges faced by communities like Sunset, which have been subjected to mental manipulation, psychological distress, and financial hardship, S.S.o.L.T. aims to dismantle the systemic barriers that have historically suppressed and oppressed these communities.
Billikens Split on Day One of A-State Invitational
JONESBORO, Ark. – Behind a 27-kill, 11-dig double-double from Addy Brus, Saint Louis overcame a narrow first-set loss and defeated Southeast Missouri State 3-1 Friday afternoon on day one of Arkansas State's A-State Invitational. Earlier in the day, the Billikens fell 3-0 to Ole Miss in their season opener.
Herrin Police Department welcomes new officer K-9
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Herrin Police Department is welcoming a new officer to the force. According to the Herrin Police Department, they are welcoming their newest officer K-9, Tyr. Tyr is a Dutch Shepherd. Tyr will be teamed with Officer Matt Randolph. Officers Tyr and Randolph will be protecting...
Jackson out-manned, out-played by Cardinal Ritter in season-opening rout
In what was projected to be a clash of state titans, Cardinal Ritter certainly looked the part as it opened the 2024 high school football season with a 44-7 beatdown of Jackson at home. Led by some big chunk plays on the ground and a great performance from its deep...
'They lied to you in 2020': List of Kentucky schools, companies dropping DEI programs grows
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some are calling it a flip-flop, referring to the decisions by the University of Kentucky, Brown-Forman, Ford Motor Company and others to dissolve their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Northern Kentucky University is the latest institution in the state to disband its Office of Inclusive...
Burleson’s INT secures Kelly’s senior night victory
35 seconds left on the clock. Both teams have used their last timeout. The Charleston Blue Jays emerged from the offensive huddle with the ball on the Kelly 17 yard line down only two points. Neither team can kick so it’s touchdown or bust for the Blue Jays. With...
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