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Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
Report: Housing is less affordable due to red tape in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new report found that Illinois had the third-worst rate in the nation for building new housing units in 2023, with the main culprit being over regulation. Illinois Policy Institute found that government regulations account for nearly $70,000 of the $292,000 median home price in the state. Researcher Ravi Mishra said that is preventing new housing construction and aggravating a housing shortage, leading to higher prices...
Congresswoman Budzinski opens small business training lecture at CAP 1908
Late Monday morning, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of Illinois’s 13th congressional district opened for a small business training lecture dedicated to empowering Springfield’s Black community, kicking off a packed day of activities for the congresswoman which concluded with a tour of Black-owned businesses across Springfield. The training course was...
Water level drops in Salem Reservoir; all clear given for Starlight Mobile Home residents to return home (5:30 pm update)
Water levels topping the Salem Reservoir spillway continue to go down. After peaking at 20 inches above the spillway at noon, the water going over the spillway is now under 10 inches. With water levels in Town Creek declining, Salem Public Works Director Travis Sanders says residents can return to...
Video of Incredible Branson, Missouri Flooding After Massive Rain
Southern Missouri was hit hard by moisture on Tuesday after thunderstorms dumped massive amounts of rain on that part of the state. New video shows incredible flooding in Branson, Missouri during the deluge. I saw this video that was just shared this morning by Rudy Spann in Branson, Missouri. He...
St. Louis Cardinals tickets don't fare well on resale market, report says
ST. LOUIS — Tickets to St. Louis Cardinals games are among the lowest-priced on the secondary market, according to a report released this week. Gametime, a last-minute ticket reseller, reports that the Cardinals have the third-lowest median ticket price on the secondary market, at $21 apiece. The Miami Marlins,...
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
Jr Gold Halfway Done, Pair Of Salem Wildcats Above Cut Line
Round 2 of the 4 day Junior Gold National Youth Bowling Competition is in the books in the Detroit, Michigan area. In the U18 boys division, 1334 bowlers are competing for 191 spots to the Advancer Round on Friday. Currently 5 area bowlers currently sit above the cut line half way through the event.
Jr Gold Day 1 In The Books…..3 Area Boys Above Cut Line, Still A Long Way To Go
Detroit, Mi. – Day 1 of the Jr Gold National Individual Bowling Championships are officially underway after the opening day of competition yesterday. The first of 4 days with different sports patterns that each athlete will have to negotiate on his/her own. In the U18 Boys Division there are...
American Legion Senior Tournament Opens Tonight In Aviston
Tonight is the opening of the District 23 Senior American Legion Baseball Tournament at Aviston City Park. Only 3 teams will compete this year with Trenton and the Aviston Conductors starting tonight at 8pm. The winner will play at 6pm Friday against the Aviston Express in a semifinal game and the loser falls into Friday’s late elimination game against that loser. The championship will be decided on Saturday.
Accel Entertainment to acquire FanDuel’s Collinsville venue, plans new casino
Accel Entertainment has agreed to acquire FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing and the Collinsville Horse Track for $35 million, with plans to add a casino to the site and invest $85-$95 million to build a temporary and permanent casino.
St. Louis Man On A Mission: Missouri Monster Hunter Seeks The Truth About The Piasa Bird!
ST. LOUIS, MO – Brad McGregor, a self-proclaimed monster hunter from St. Louis, Missouri, has dedicated his life to uncovering the truth behind the legendary Piasa Bird. “I’ve always been fascinated by cryptids and the unknown,” McGregor says. “The Piasa Bird has haunted my dreams since I first heard about it as a kid.”
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