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Renewed calls to end Chicago’s sanctuary status ahead of expected migrant surge
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago already spending as much as $1.5 million a day for migrant housing and thousands of new arrivals expected in the weeks ahead, local activist Tio Hardiman is renewing his call for the city to reverse its sanctuary city status. For the past two years, Chicago has received more than 45,000 foreign nationals from the southern U.S. border, where border communities have been inundated with border crossers. The taxpayer costs for Illinois and the city of Chicago...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
Gold Star 500 Mission Group To Make Stop In Effingham September 25th
The Gold Star 500 might start in Superman’s hometown of Metropolis (Illinois), but Gold Star Mission’s more than 512-mile Gold Star 500 endurance bicycle ride is honoring real heroes from Sept. 24-28. The Gold Star 500 helps ensure we ‘Always Remember, Never Forget’ the sacrifices of our fallen...
New festival bringing live music, barbecue and cannabis culture to Midway
A new festival aims to stimulate the senses, bringing live music and barbecue as well as "cannabis exploration and education" to Midway Travel Plaza. The first-ever Buds Blues & BBQ fest takes places Sept. 13-14 at the area, known for its truck stop and shops, just a few miles west of Columbia on Interstate 70. ...
Car hits two houses in Godfrey, driver injured
Two homes were hit by a car on Saturday morning in Godfrey. At about 6am, the vehicle apparently left the roadway, went through some backyard fencing, and hit the houses in the 1,200 block of Ranworth Drive. Ranworth is near Pierce Lane. The driver was taken to a St. Louis...
Black bear spotted in Farmington
FARMINGTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Another bear was spotted in Missouri, this time in Farmington. According to Lieutenant Christopher Doran with the Missouri Department of Conservation, the black bear was seen by multiple people in Farmington on Saturday, July 27. Along with the Farmington Police Department, the MDC worked on trying to safely get the bear out of the area.
Person dies from fall at Starved Rock State Park: Illinois DNR
One person died from a fall on Saturday at Illinois Canyon inside Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, authorities said. One person sustained fatal injuries in a fall at around 4:30 p.m., according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The circumstances surrounding the fall remained unclear Saturday evening.
Man drowns in Meramec River near Eureka
EUREKA, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man was the victim of a drowning Saturday afternoon on the Meramec River near Eureka. Eureka Fire Protection District told First Alert 4 that first responders were dispatched at 1:04 p.m. to a reported drowning near the Highway 109 bridge over the Meramec River.
Merger discussions between Venice and Madison school districts end
Editor's note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat. The school board of Venice School District 3 decided not to move forward with discussions to consolidate with Madison School District 12 at a special meeting the board held Wednesday evening. Four of the seven members on each school...
Missouri Residents Warned to Prepare for 3 Days of Dangerous Heat
It appears that summer is about to reach its hottest moments of the year this next week as Missouri residents are being warned to prepare for three days of dangerous heat by forecasters. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri today issued a warning to alert Missourians that the...
Illinois drivers have ways to save as fuel taxes skyrocket
(The Center Square) – High gas taxes make saving money more challenging for drivers in the Land of Lincoln. Illinois consumers are taxed 47 cents per gallon since the state’s motor fuel tax increased 3.5% on July 1. This is 147% more than drivers were taxed in 2017, when the tax was 19 cents per gallon. The tax on diesel is now 54.5 cents per gallon. ...
Central Illinois Weather: Dangerous Heat and Storms Expected
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is set to experience a mix of dangerous heat and severe storms throughout the week. Forecasters predict hot and humid conditions with afternoon heat indices ranging from 100 to 110 degrees on both Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central...
GROSS! Illinois Will Experience A “Bug Boom” This Summer
With warmer-than-average weather sweeping across Illinois, residents are noticing a surge in bug and insect activity. The unseasonable temperatures have created an ideal environment for these critters to thrive, leading to an unexpected influx in homes and gardens. In Illinois, in addition, to the warmer temperatures, we've also experienced more...
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