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Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
New USDA Rural Development State Director from Bunker Hill
The new State Director for USDA Rural Development is on the job. Pam Monetti is from Bunker Hill in Macoupin County. She was in Carterville late last week visiting, Food Works, which received a $168,000 grant to help purchase a food truck to serve as a mobile farmers’ market.
Southern Illinois Raceway Results – 7/20/24
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 99M-Michael Schoffner[2]; 2. 99-Dale Foskey[1]; 3. 39S-Brian Nance[3]. Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 46-Blayne Mabry[1]; 2. 22R-Ryder Eigenrauch[3]; 3. 5-August Skinner[4]; 4. 81G-LeRoy Carley[5]; 5. 21B-Sam Morthland[7]; 6. 9C-Jace Cooksey[2]; 7. 41W-Austin Orr[6]. Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 10B-Braden Pfeiffer[1]; 2. 41-Ryder Roberts[2]; 3. 16-Noah...
One Way Singers to make final performance Sunday
The One Way Singers will make its final performance on Sunday at the morning worship service at the 1st Baptist Church on West Main Street in Salem. The group based at First Baptist was led by former Salem Community High School Band Director Doyle Combs and involved between 85 orchestra members and singers across the country as well as Canada and Mexico between 1971 to 1980.
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
No! Kentucky pundits, politicos make case against Andy Beshear as VP candidate
“Andy Beshear is definitely an influential big fish in a small pond. I think he would get eaten alive if he moved to the ocean,” one Kentucky Republican said. Numerous Republicans say Gov. Beshear is not ready for a spot on a new Democratic presidential ticket.
Galesburg girl wins Li’l Miss Illinois pageant
There she is, Li’l Miss Illinois. That person is Kynleigh Fox of Galesburg, who was recently named Li’l Miss Illinois 2024 through the Miss Illinois Youth Program. Fox, daughter of Stacy Dunham, took part in the pageant recently as Li’l Miss Knox County. Fox recently turned 9 years old and will be a fourth grader at Galesburg Christian School. Among the activities she was required to take part included a talent – she danced – and an interview. Fox aced it as she was named Overall Top Interview.
Illinois political leaders react to Biden dropping out of race ahead of DNC
(The Center Square) – Illinois political leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden announcing he won’t run for president and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee. Biden made the announcement Sunday afternoon, saying the move is in the “best interest of my party and the country.” "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden said. "And while it...
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Jury Recommends 70 Year Sentence For Attempted Murder Of Officers, Armed Robbery
Mayfield, Ky.–A man was found guilty of robbing a Mayfield business at gunpoint after the 2021 tornado and of shooting at officers and the jury recommended he be sentenced to the maximum 70 years on the attempted murder and robbery charges. The Graves County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has announced...
Illinois Traffic Alert: I-55 Closures Sunday for Tornado Damage Repairs
Channahon, IL – I-55 will face intermittent closures today for ComEd repairs following damage from an EF-2 tornado on July 15. The closures, impacting both directions, aim to facilitate repairs to high-tension power lines over the interstate. According to the Channahon Police Department, I-55 will experience stops of approximately...
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