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Man killed in crash at I-70, 270 interchange
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Peters man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday at the interchange of Interstates 70 and 270. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 44-year-old Matthew W. Sander was pronounced dead at 5:43 a.m. and taken to the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Collinsville man gets 40-year sentence in killing of teenager
EDWARDSVILLE — A 20-year-old Collinsville man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing a teenager on New Year’s Day last year in the State Park Place area of Madison County. Albert Campos pleaded guilty Friday of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Miguel D. Villegas-DeSantiago,...
Illinois gives local governments ability to ‘bypass’ referendum requirements
(The Center Square) – At least four initiatives coming out of the Illinois General Assembly in the last two years waive the referendum requirements that local authorities traditionally have had to follow to spend tax dollars. Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law Senate Bill 464, which allows the North Chicago School District the ability to make school renovations without going to referendum. Generally, school districts need direct voter approval...
Governor Pritzker Announces Record Tourism Growth in 2023
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism announced Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors who spent $47 billion in 2023 – an increase of 1 million visitors and $3 billion in spending from 2022, according to data provided by Tourism Economics. This surge in tourism also led to a new all-time high in hotel tax revenue figures in FY24, totaling $322 million —a 4.5% increase over the previous record set in FY23.
Daylight saving time, first day of fall: Here's what to know as autumn inches closer
With the start of fall just over a month away, many are wondering about the end of another milestone: daylight saving time. The bi-annual switching of the clocks will once again return, marking the end of daylight saving time in Illinois, but not until much later in the season. Here's...
Collinsville man sentenced for fatal shooting
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday that a 20-year-old Collinsville man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a fatal shooting in the State Park Place area outside Collinsville. Albert Campos of Collinsville received the sentence after pleading guilty Friday to first-degree murder...
Missouri Teens Consuming Dangerous Amounts of Energy Drinks
I've always wondered why some things aren't watched more closely by authorities and that includes energy drink consumption by minors. There are many reports that indicate many Missouri teens are consuming dangerous amounts of these popular drinks and most parents have no idea. I saw this interesting story shared by...
100 local 4-H members show general projects at Illinois State Fair in Springfield
More than 100 4-H members from Adams, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler and Pike counties competed Aug. 11 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield with their 4-H general projects in areas ranging from welding to photography and more. Six local 4-H members — Marissa Mintle, Everett Hodgson and Claire Taute of...
Car overturns near Tower Grove Park
ST. LOUIS – A car overturned in south St. Louis early Saturday morning. The vehicle flipped onto its roof at the corner of Gustine Avenue and Arsenal Street, at the southern edge of Tower Grove Park. Bystanders were helping out as officers were on their way to the scene. No word yet on any injuries.
POLICE: Arrest made after man shot, killed in Washington Park
WASHINGTON PARK, ILL. (First Alert 4) - Illinois State Police have made an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting in Washington Park. Vincent E. Brown,61, of Belleville, Illinois, was arrested on Thursday and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of Leon Richardson, 66, of Washington Park.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois Now Has Blueprint for K-12 Schools to Teach Dangers of Overdose
Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now have a blueprint to do so from the state. The Illinois State Board of Education published the resource guides in accordance with a law passed in 2023. While a school’s use of any of the state’s resource guides is […]
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
Illinois Weekend Forecast: Showers, Breezy Winds, and Hazardous Beach Conditions
Chicago, IL — A mix of weather conditions is expected across Illinois through the weekend and into early next week, marked by scattered showers, cooler temperatures, and dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan. On Saturday, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely, particularly in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching...
Illinois finished Top 5 among states in medal count after 2024 Paris Games
With the 2024 Paris Games officially in the books, medal counts have been certified, and Illinois finished as one of the most decorated states in the country when it came to total medal count. According to data compiled by The Sports Geek from official Olympic Games records, Illinois finished the Paris Games tied for fourth […]
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