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Record-setting Illinois Lottery Fast Play jackpot-winner sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is not just a lot richer, but is also a history-maker after winning one of the largest-ever Fast Play jackpots in the game’s history. According to Illinois Lottery officials, the winning ticket worth nearly $1.7 million was sold at a gas station in suburban Alsip earlier this week.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
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.
Three-star 2025 Plainfield Central OL Kaveon Lee plans Illini visit: 'I just want to see the team work'
Kaveon Lee could've entered his senior season with his football future solidified. But after six months as a Northern Illinois commitment, the three-star Plainfield (Ill.) Central Class of 2025 offensive tackle decided to open up his recruitment. "I just felt I committed too early," Lee said. "That was my first...
Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Older Adults in Illinois at Increased Risk for Suicide
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 and 74 years, with at least a high school education living in small urban and rural environments and involving firearms as the source of fatal injury.
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Rep. Kevin Schmidt to host Aug. 30 Coffee Talk in Mascoutah
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) has announced another Coffee Talk, this time in Mascoutah. This event offers constituents an opportunity to engage with Rep. Schmidt in a relaxed and personal setting. “In order to best represent you, I need to hear about what issues matter to you,” said Schmidt....
Soccer Game Recap: Roxana Victorious
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Alton, Roxana was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians by a score of 5-3. The high-scoring effort was just what the Shells needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Illinois bill would create board to tackle high prescription drug prices; doctors, patients weigh in
People had plenty to say at a third town hall about the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois on Tuesday."It was insulting. It was insulting to me as an individual. You can't respect my need for those medications, and just think of all this people who don't have that advocacy," said Mary Rothschild, a patient with allergies.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I went through a series of talking to my physician, talking to my insurance company, trying figure out how can I get the medication that's the better medication that I needed," said Lequita Michelle Mathew,...
St. Clair County acquires Army Reserve Center in Belleville
Property used for several decades for the training and processing of military personnel as a United States Army Reserve Center in Belleville has been purchased by St. Clair County for the housing of items related to disaster recovery. Approved unanimously recently by the St. Clair County Board, the site located...
Anderson Healthcare Breaks Ground in Collinsville
Anderson Healthcare is excited to announce the groundbreaking of a new medical office building for Anderson Medical Group in Collinsville, Illinois. This modern facility will expand primary care services for the Collinsville community and will be conveniently located adjacent to Anderson Healthcare's existing urgent care facility at 1103 Beltline Road.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Recertified
HIGHLAND — HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This recertification is recognition of St. Joseph’s Hospital’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
Dolton mayor speaks out at meeting A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from having her say. Henyard slammed recent actions by trustees to limit her spending and enact a new credit card policy. Earlier this month, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed the Village of Dolton racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card purchases, including $43,000 spent on Amazon in one day last year. ...
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