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This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois. After a recent analysis of crashes and fatalities, this Illinois highway which runs through the entire state has now been dubbed the 'most dangerous' road in Illinois. The Most Dangerous Road in Each State. The website, This vs...
Andrew Gavin named to I-AAA Executive Committee
SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin has been named to the Executive Committee for the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. Gavin is entering his second full school year as the Cougars’ Director of Athletics. Division I-AAA represents non-football playing Division I institutions. Gavin is an at-large representative, representing not...
John Deere Confirms More Layoffs, Cuts in Salaried Workforce
John Deere has confirmed it plans to layoff more workers through cuts in its global salaried workforce according to Corridor Business Journal. Deere didn’t release details on the number of salaried employees affected. The most recent round of cuts follow more than 600 previously announced layoffs of Deere’s production workers at three facilities in Illinois and Iowa. The company didn’t say when the additional salaried workforce positions would be eliminated.
Central West End restaurant closing its doors on Sunday
ST. LOUIS — A Central West End restaurant and pub is closing its doors. The Scottish Arms, located at 6 South Sarah Street, is closing after service is done on Sunday, July 28. "From the day we opened in May 2005, The Scottish Arms has been more than just...
Excessive heat and humidity this week in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — The 5 On Your Side Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for heat and humidity Monday through Thursday. Excessive heat and humidity will be the big storm for us this coming week as temperatures continue to rise over the next few days. An Excessive...
Abbott must pay $495 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
(Reuters) -A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories' specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages.
Neighbors, advocates march for peace in Peabody-Darst-Webbe
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Residents and community leaders joined together Saturday to walk for peace through the Peabody-Darst-Webbe neighborhood. The Peace Walk, hosted by the Office of Violence Prevention, the St. Louis Housing Authority and the Violence Prevention Commission aims at directing the community to nonviolent forms of problem solving during tense times.
SLU Hospital nurses ratify new contract
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Saint Louis University Hospital nurses ratified a new three-year contract Saturday after more than a year of negotiations and two strikes. According to the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United, the contract includes safe staffing provisions, health and safety language, no contract takeaways and economic gains and health benefit provisions.
RNSS back-to-school giveaway set for August 3
“When the founder visited the juvenile detention center he thought of himself as a mentor, a positive male role model to help break the cycle of young people returning to the detention center.”. “We are a beacon of hope for the community we serve,” said Derrick Walker, Rides N’ School...
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