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Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
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.
Finalists And Winner Of 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards Announced
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) announced the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Award finalists and Governor’s Cup winner yesterday at a ceremony in Springfield. . “Nowhere will you find a more compassionate and community-driven spirit than...
Balloon Fest Saturday draws big crowd and succeeds despite delays
Persistence was the word of the day at Foundation Park for day two of the 35th annual Centralia Balloon Fest. The weather was as beautiful as anyone could hope for, but due to fluctuating wind speeds it was uncertain at times when and whether the balloons would be able to go up. Technical issues also gave event staff some trouble, but those issues didn’t stop a night of entertainment. The main event, the all-balloon glow, was able to start close to 8 PM after a delay, and a crowd of thousands got to see over thirty balloons light up the park.
This unnecessary traffic slowdown is causing issues in Florissant
FLORISSANT, Mo. — Drivers are dealing with some unnecessary slowdowns in Florissant. A 5 On Your Side viewer reached out about it: “People trying to get to Dunn Road off of Interstate 270 westbound at Lindbergh are cutting across three lanes after getting off the interstate. It’s dangerous and causes delays every day.”
Governor Parson announces appointment to Missouri’s 26th Judicial Circuit
Governor Mike Parson has announced the appointment of Andrew J. Hardwick as the new Circuit Judge for Missouri’s 26th Judicial Circuit. Hardwick, a resident of Versailles, brings a strong academic and professional background to the bench. Hardwick owns the Law Office of Andrew J. Hardwick, where he has built...
Illinois Guidance Counselor of the Year recognized in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The top school counselor in Illinois has been recognized in Peoria. Myskeshia Mitchell has a deep passion for being an educator, but her path has taken her down multiple roads. “I’d made the decision to pivot from teaching to counseling,” Mitchell said. “It was probably...
New Yorkers confused by appearance of Missouri campaign signs: ‘Everyone with eyes is talking’
BETHPAGE, N.Y. (KCTV) - The residents of Long Island, New York, have been spending a lot more time talking about Missouri politics this week than usual, but not for any reason you would guess. Within the last week, yard signs campaigning for Missouri Representative Aaron McMullen have started to appear...
3rd graders sell lemonade, bracelets to help cover medical costs for classmate with cancer
FENTON, Mo. — Cally Campbell, an 8-year-old from Fenton, Missouri, was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive bone cancer: osteosarcoma. Her family started a GoFundMe page back in May seeking the community's help with medical bills and the response exceeded their expectations. Cally's 3rd-grade friends responded with a...
Firefighters battling blaze at abandoned freight depot in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Firefighters have requested police to the scene as they battle a fire at an abandoned depot in St. Louis, which they believe may have been intentionally set. The department posted around 4 p.m. Sunday that firefighters were dispatched to the Cotton Belt Freight...
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...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
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