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Belleville Community Mourns Frank Booker, Beloved Veteran and Leader
BELLEVILLE – Frank Booker’s contributions to his community and country have left an indelible mark, and he will be long remembered for his dedication and service. Booker, a retired member of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department Merit Commission and a decorated veteran of the United States Army, has died at age 91.
Tim’s Travels: 100 Years of Horsepower
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Tim Ezell travels to Belleville to visit 100 Years of Horsepower, located at 3412 Carlyle Avenue. While at the event, Ezell got the opportunity to talk to Eric and Cade Hull, who showcased their toy farm exhibit.
CHS Senior Brion Brown is District's 24-25 Student School Board Member
At their August regular monthly meeting, the Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education approved and welcomed Collinsville High School senior Brion Brown as the district's student school board member for the 2024-25 school year. The CUSD 10 student school board member is a non-voting, student voice on...
Collinsville VFW Post 5691 Annual Benefit Car Show & Vendor Fair Sunday
The Collinsville VFW Post 5691 will be hosting its Annual Benefit Car Show and Vendor Fair on Sunday September 1 from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at 1234 Vandalia St. in Collinsville. Registration is available for any vehicle for judging, to be displayed, or for sale at the show only...
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Holds Second Annual Free Jobs Fair for the SIUE East St. Louis Campus and Area Residents
EAST ST. LOUIS – Approximately 90attendees– dressed in business attire and armed with resumes, profile pitches, hope and determination – approached the multitude of tables of employers at a Free Jobs Fair, made possible by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, on Friday, Aug. 23. Schmidt’s legislative office...
Chicago’s ‘Plover Mother,’ Tamima Itani, Recognized by Illinois as an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
From the first appearance of Monty and Rose to the heartbreaking loss of three piping plover chicks this summer, there’s been one constant throughout each plover season in Chicago: Tamima Itani. As the lead plover monitor at Montrose Beach, she manages the schedules of nearly 200 people — assigning...
Los Angeles man arrested at DFW Airport after body found in backyard in Texas
PLANO, Texas (TCN) -- Police arrested a Los Angeles man at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport after they found the body of an Illinois man in the backyard of a Texas home this week. According to the Plano Police Department, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, officers responded to a residence on Bending...
Ted Drewes Jr., iconic frozen custard stand owner, dies at 96
ST.LOUIS (WICS) — The owner of Ted Drewes, Ted Drewes Jr. passed away. The frozen custard stand confirmed Wednesday that Drewes, Jr. passed away recently at the age of 96. Drewes Sr. opened the family's first stand in 1929 in Florida. They then opened a St. Louis location on Natural Bridge Road, followed by locations on South Grand Boulevard and Chippewa Street.
Saint Louis University professor makes history with Team USA at 2024 Paris Paralympics
PARIS, France — A Naperville, Illinois, native and Saint Louis University professor made history Thursday morning during the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Sarah Adam became the first woman to play on a U.S. wheelchair rugby team at the Paralympic Games. She is competing with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Volleyball Lady Comets Fall In Opener
The Greenville High School varsity volleyball girls opened their season at home last Monday against Okawville. The Lady Comets were defeated in three games. They won the first one, 28-26, then dropped the final two games 23-25, 16-25. The Lady Comets are back at home Tuesday against Father McGivney and...
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Ymer Technology To Open Headquarters In Illinois
Ymer Technology recently celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The electric vehicle (EV) components manufacturer’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Record “On This Day” Temperatures Broken From Illinois Heat Wave
Let's face it. It was stinking hot yesterday. Thanks to all of that corn sweat and hot temperatures in the area, we've been dealing with a heat wave to kick off the week. Although we didn't break the record for the hottest recorded temperature in the Quad Cities, we did break a daily record during Tuesday's Excessive Heat Warning. We also broke a record overnight, too.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
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