Livingston
LATEST NEWS
Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution.
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...
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 pilots broke record for endurance flight
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on famous Americans who grew up on Midwest farms. Two brothers’ fascination with flight led them to attempt to break a world endurance record flying in a light aircraft. Sounds like the beginning of a cinematic production and it happened...
Disturbing Number of Missouri Kids Have Recently Gone Missing
I'm not certain why there appears to be a sudden uptick of Missouri kids that have gone missing, but it's certainly a disturbing turn of events. I frequently share updates on Missouri kids who's families do not know their whereabouts in the hopes that by getting their information out there quickly will increase the chance that they will return home safely. That's why I check the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children often to keep track of how Missouri kids are doing. I was in a bit of disbelief when I saw that there are a half-dozen Missouri children who have been reported missing in just the past 3 or 4 weeks. The names of each of these kids is linked to more detailed information about the last time they were seen and where they are from.
Grassroots Campaign Fuels Father McGivney Track Construction
GLEN CARBON - It’s been a historic year for Father McGivney Catholic High School’s track team. Over the past year they have grown to over 35 members, became the first team to accomplish a state championship in school history, earned two individual state championship medals, earned two relay state champion teams, earned two fourth place finishes, and a fifth-place finish.
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
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...
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...
Otwell shoots 2 under for 2nd in opening match
The Alton Boys competed at the 18-team Lincoln Way West Invitational on Friday in Bloomington and the Redbirds Sam Otwell shot a 2-under par 70 to place 2nd. Three golfers tied for 3rd at even par 72 including Mason Lewis of Edwardsville. Antonio Gutierrez of Hoffman Estates finished first…shooting a...
Community garden uprooted in north St. Louis after SLPS, SLU deal gone wrong
ST. LOUIS — Volunteers from near and far were forced to dismantle a community garden in north St. Louis on Saturday. Nick Speed's non-profit UJIMA has used the land outside the Clay Community Center on North 14th St. to grow produce and flowers and provide access to food, education, and jobs for people in the area.
Olin Golf Course reopens Saturday
The Spencer T. Olin Golf Course is open again as of today. The popular course next to Gordon Moore Park had been closed as a precautionary measure following the opening of a sinkhole on the turf fields back in June. The park reopened on Friday and the public is welcome once again.
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.