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New islands near St. Louis may cause issues for boaters, officials say
GRAFTON, Ill. — The Mississippi River's newest islands have popped up near Grafton, Illinois, but their presence could pose dangers to recreational boaters soon, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rising water levels may hide the ephemeral, or temporary, islands between river miles 218 and 222 underwater...
Man killed by firework mortar on Fourth of July : Chicago police
CHICAGO — A Fourth of July celebration turned deadly Thursday night in the Hermosa neighborhood when a large firework struck a 34-year-old man in the head. It happened around 10 p.m. in an alley behind the 3000 block of North Kostner. The man “sustained trauma to the body while...
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
Mid-Missouri residents urged to avoid flood-prone areas as river, creek levels rise
Mid-Missouri officials warn drivers to avoid low-water crossings and areas that commonly flood. The Callaway County Sheriff posted on their Facebook page that Route O was closed again. The post went on to state that they believe the water level will go up as the Missouri River rises. Columbia Parks...
Alton sinkhole: A week later and still no answers
ALTON, Ill. — It's been one week since the ground opened in Alton and swallowed part of a soccer field. The hole, caused by mine subsidence, has shuttered the more than 700-acre park. Part of the Gordon F. Moore park is a complex of baseball diamonds that the Alton...
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) – When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that starting next spring, it will use the ACT exam...
Edwardsville High School, Ill., Builds Podcast Network
(TNS) — When Edwardsville High School English teacher Nicole Pontious started the podcast club alongside Lauren Mudge in 2019, the two received a $200 grant to buy a podcast starter kit that included the club's first recording microphone. "It was this teeny tiny little thing," Pontious said with a...
Officials urge public to leave fireworks to experts, citing risks and past injuries
Officials are reminding individuals to leave the fireworks to the experts this Independence Day. Officials said fireworks can be dangerous and cause fires and severe injuries. Last July, 108 injuries were reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. "You don't have to do fireworks. Don't do them, just...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
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. ...
Max Chernin, Jeremy Radin and More Join FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the MUNY
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 19-25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. “Fiddler on the Roof is one of our greatest musicals,” said Muny...
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...
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