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Geotechnical testing for new 'Cairo' Bridge will start this weekend
PADUCAH, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Paducah office announced on Friday that geotechnical testing for the U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge replacement project is expected to start this weekend. The testing includes field work and drilling in the river upstream from the existing...
‘This is ruining my day’ fume grocery customers over new cart technology that completely changes shopping experience
NEW shopping cart technology seen at several retailers nationwide isn’t sitting well for some customers. The controversial upgrade includes carts with artificial intelligence for a simple and efficient experience. Supermarkets like Price Chopper and McKeever’s Market & Eatery brought the carts to stores in Missouri this month. The “Caper Carts,” defined by the companies behind […]
Sandra Hemme spent 43 years wrongfully imprisoned. Missouri would pay little if she is freed
After serving 43 years in prison for a murder case hinged on things she said as a psychiatric patient, Sandra Hemme could be cleared of the killing and freed in less than three weeks, by July 14. For that, Missouri state law promises $100 a day for each day of...
Illinois iLottery winner didn’t believe he won the jackpot
CHICAGO (WMBD) — A lucky iLottery player recently hit the jackpot. According to an Illinois Lottery news release, the winner won $986,932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app. “I had just come in from walking the dog and was about to hit the hay when I decided to play a game on the […]
Illinois Invests Over $11 Million in Grants to Combat Car Thefts and Carjackings
In a concerted effort to curb the increasing epidemic of car thefts and carjackings, the state of Illinois is rolling out over $11 million in grants to law enforcement agencies. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the hefty sum on Wednesday, earmarking the funds for the acquisition of high-tech crime-fighting equipment such as license plate readers and vehicle tracking devices.
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs for John Deere; higher suburban property taxes
More layoffs for John Deere More layoffs are coming to John Deere. Nearly 300 employees at the Harvester Works plant in East Moline were told their last day is Aug. 30. This follows the June 5 announcement that 120 employees at the company’s Seeding and Cylinder operations in Moline were placed on indefinite leave. Higher...
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