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Pritzker stands behind Biden for nomination, ‘unless he decides otherwise’
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Democratic governors from across the country are in Washington D.C. Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden after last week’s troubling debate performance. In Thursday’s debate with former Republican President Donald Trump, Biden struggled to complete sentences and other and made other stumbles that he and the White House expressed was clearly “a bad night.” At a White House press briefing Tuesday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked a direct question. ...
SIU’s Bryson Future Scholars Program launches students toward success
When classes start this fall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, dozens of incoming students will have already earned 8 credit hours and gotten a head start on their college careers, thanks to their participation in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program this summer. From all over Illinois as well...
Nelly to headline the Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (WICS) — The Du Quoin State Fair announced that Nelly will headline the Du Quoin State Fair on Mon., Sept. 2. “We are excited to bring Nelly back to Du Quoin,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “We know from past experience that he is a crowd favorite with incredible energy.”
Missouri Issues Urgent Warning about Deadly Mosquito-borne Virus
This is one of those warnings from the Missouri Department of Health that you hope is precautionary and not an indication of something that will become a widespread issue in the state. A new bulletin has been issued about a deadly mosquito-borne virus of which there is no cure. This...
Two years after the Highland Park shooting, Illinois senators continue to fight for gun control
HIGHLAND PARK, IL – Two years have passed since the tragic shooting at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has joined community members, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and other local officials to pay tribute to the seven victims whose lives were taken.
Two-Minute Drill: Briley Palmer Named SEMO Women's Basketball Head Coach
New women’s basketball head coach Briley Palmer has made quite an impression in her first seven weeks on the job. On May 15, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke hired Briley Palmer as Southeast Missouri's ninth head women's basketball coach. A native of Farmington, Missouri, Palmer enters her...
Illinois Winner Grabs $1M Jackpot, Calls It a Blessing from Her Late Husband
A lucky Illinois woman has won a mouth-watering $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket she purchased on a whim. The player was moved and said that she believed the win was a blessing from her late husband. A mother of five and grandmother of ten, Pamela Arscott, of Franklin...
4 McLean County ZIP codes added to list considered high risk for lead
The Illinois Department of Public Health [IDPH] has expanded its statewide list of ZIP codes considered high risk for lead exposure, with four of them belonging to communities in McLean County. Heyworth (61745), LeRoy (61752), Lexington (61753) and Towanda (61776) are among the 148 ZIP codes that have been added...
Illinois law gives protections to social media kid-fluencers, first such law in U.S.
A new Illinois law that took effect earlier this week requires social media influencers to pay up if they use their children in their popular content. The law outlines protections for kid-fluencers, much like existing protections for child actors.
Carbondale Police highlight value of lifesaving skills after officer choking is saved by fellow officer
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - An emergency can happen at any time and anywhere, but you don’t have to be a first responder to help. The Carbondale Police Department is reminding the community they can receive training in lifesaving skills because you never know when that training will be needed to save a life.
Kentucky Man Killed By Fellow Customer In Gun Shop After They Accidentally Shot Him
In a tragic series of events, a Kentucky man died at a local gun shop after a fellow customer accidentally shot him. The customer had been manipulating the firearm. In a statement, the Kentucky State Police's Campbellsburg Post, Post 5, said that the shooting happened in Carroll County on Saturday, June 29. They are currently investigating exactly what happened, but the shooting happened at the Humphrey's Double H Sales gun shop.
Step Back In Time This 4th Of July At Discovery Park
Union City, Tenn.–Make plans to visit Discovery Park of America in Union City on Thursday, July 4. Guests will have the opportunity to step back in time and explore our nation’s rich heritage and its fight for independence. Special activities throughout the day include many patriotic-themed events, hands-on activities and historical reenactments fun for all ages. All activities will take place rain or shine.
Mississippi River flood warning issued for Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A river flood warning has been issued for Cape Girardeau. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, the Mississippi River is standing at 29 feet but it is expected to rise. The National Water Prediction Service has revised its river forecast stating the Mississippi River...
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a late Army Air Corps veteran from Park Ridge. The medal, given to those wounded or killed in military combat, belonged to Jerome Even, who served in the...
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