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Columbia's first Black-owned beauty supply store opens doors to customers
This year, approximately $646.2 billion of revenue is being projected in the U.S. beauty industry and local entrepreneur Sarah Brown is looking to be a part of the change bringing more Black representation to the global industry. Brown recently opened Beauty Trap, Columbia’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, located at...
Alton Mayor, New Frontier Materials address massive sinkhole, prolonged park closure
Alton City leaders and officials from New Frontier Materials will address the public at Gordon Moore Community Park after a massive sinkhole swallowed part of a soccer field and a light pole in the park on June 26.
Alton Post 126 Legion Baseball update
-0- Alton Junior Legion (RED) won the District 22 title over the weekend. They play in the 5th Division Tournament next on Thursday against Breese (IL). Alton Senior Legion is scheduled to play Trenton Post 778 tonight. Game time (MON) - 7 pm. -0-
Big BBQ contest coming to Collinsville, Troy
The Illinois Soybean Association is hosting the Illinois “Field of Beans” BBQ Grand Slam, and two locations this year are in Madison County. This professional BBQ competition series consists of four events within the larger Kansas City Barbecue Society Competition Circuit and will judge competitors on three categories: chicken, pork, and ribs.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
These 3 Democrats are running for Missouri Secretary of State in August primary
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri Secretary of State. Missouri's current Secretary of State is Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor. The secretary of...
Wood River to go after new parks grant
The Wood River Parks and Recreation Department is investigating a grant that could be worth up to 600 thousand dollars for park improvements. City Manager Steve Palen discussed the opportunity at Monday’s city council meeting and said it could bring things like a splash pad or new playground equipment sometime down the road:
Back to School event is August 3 at Alton Square
Summer break is fading fast. Classes resume for most school districts in mid-August. OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton is hosting its third-annual “Back to School” celebration on Saturday August 3rd from ten until one. The location is the same as last year – Alton Square...
Registration open for Miles for Meso 5K
Registration is open for the popular Miles for Meso 5K, which has been held every year in Alton since 2009. The 16th annual race promises between $50 - $500 in cash prizes, as well as a T-shirt, top-three finisher medals, and the option to participate virtually using the Runkeeper app.
Community Hope Center still looking for new building
It’s the middle of the year, and agencies that help the needy are noticing an increase in those using their services. It is thought that is because with kids out of school, there is a need normally covered by the free lunch program. One agency is shopping for a new location to better serve their clients.
Federal court issues split decision in Illinois inmates’ quest for greater mail and media access
CHICAGO (CN) — Illinois inmates at the Will County Adult Detention Facility won a partial legal victory Monday, with a federal judge in Chicago ruling that several of the jail's media and mail policies violate their civil rights. U.S. District Judge LaShonda Hunt, a Joe Biden appointee, found the...
ComEd working to restore power across northern Illinois after Monday’s storms
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — ComEd said it expects to have 80% of power outages in the region restored by 3 p.m. Wednesday after a line of strong storms swept through northern Illinois on Monday night. ComEd Vice-President of Distribution Operations, Mike Martin, said about 430,000 customers lost power state wide, with 295,000 restored by Tuesday […]
Ameren provides information on storm recovery efforts
Ameren Illinois crews have been busy safely restoring power across central and northern Illinois after a severe storm packing high winds knocked out power to nearly 64,000 customers in multiple counties, Monday, July 15. On Tuesday morning, Ameren reported over 3,000 Kewanee customers were without electricity. The company activated its...
Huge Storm Damages Central Illinois Extensively on Monday Night
A big storm moved across central Illinois on Monday night, bringing broad and severe destruction. The 70 mph wind gusts produced the storm resulted in major harm to trees, electricity lines, and houses. On Tuesday morning, residents found tree limbs strewn about their yards and streets. Some houses were hit with fallen branches as well.
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