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St. Louis LGBTQ group says Missouri’s abrupt ID policy changes harm trans people
St. Louis-area LGBTQ+ advocacy groups want to know why the Missouri Department of Revenue suddenly changed its policy for someone to change the gender listed on a driver’s license or a nondriver identification card. Leaders with the statewide gender equality group PROMO said the policy change is alarming and...
Hermann Wurst Haus wins national champion award for summer sausage
The Hermann Wurst Haus came home a national champion this month, winning acclaim for its original summer sausage at the American Cured Meat Championships in Omaha, Nebraska. The deli and meat processor won national grand champion in its category, and also earned a grand champion designation for its sweet Lebanon bologna. This is far from the first honor for its summer sausage this year: the Wurst Haus took home awards at the Missouri Association of Meat...
Central Illinois school districts facing bus driver shortage
Rochester, IL (WAND) — School is back in session across the state. Many Central Illinois school districts are facing bus driver shortages. The Rochester School District is hopeful to attract more applicants by offering initiatives and signing bonuses. The district is also willing to pay for the bus driver training and physicals needed before starting the position.
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Mayor Art Risavy, Rep. Katie Stuart Announce $2M Grant To Create Goshen Commons Downtown
EDWARDSVILLE - State Rep. Katie Stuart and Mayor Art Risavy on Tuesday, August 20, announced that the City of Edwardsville will receive a $2 million grant to transform a section of St. Louis Street in the heart of downtown into a community-centric public commons area. The Goshen Commons project will...
Granite City Unites for Beloved Daylight Donuts Owner’s Cancer Battle
GRANITE CITY – The Granite City community has rallied to support Belinda Vardell, the owner of the beloved local establishment Daylight Donuts, who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. Ari Tyler, with Vardell’s permission, has initiated a fundraising campaign to assist her as she undergoes treatment. Belinda Vardell,...
Parts of Makanda and Carbondale under boil water advisory
MAKANDA, Ill. — According to the South Highway Water District, there was a water main break that occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20. A boil water order has been issued for all customers living at the following addresses:. Drury, Crowell. Thomas and Phillips Roads. Homewood Drive.
Illinois Please Rise for the Chicago National Anthem [VIDEO]
The eyes of the world are on Chicago this week as the Democratic National Convention takes over the United Center and McCormick Place. Comedy Shows Live from Theaters in Chicago for DNC. While the convention is in town, some late-night comedy talk shows are taping their programs from historic Chicago...
Illinois Democrats Tout Efforts to Protect Abortion Rights, as Push to Amend Constitution Remains in Limbo
Illinois Democrats on Tuesday kicked off the second day of the Democratic National Convention by touting their efforts to protect abortion rights even before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. “As the mother of four daughters that I thought would have more rights than me, not fewer,” Lt....
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Illinois plays starring role on second night of DNC, with the Obamas, Pritzker, Duckworth
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will address the Democratic National Convention on Day 2, while protesters gather in Chicago to demonstrate against the war in Gaza.
Illinois Included In Huge Recall Of 84 Tons Of Frozen Chicken
It was just yesterday that I posted in this space about a vegetable product recall that has now been classified as a Class-1 recall, which is the FDA's most serious category of the three categories they have for food product recalls. A Class-1 recall is "a situation in which there...
What's new in Central Illinois schools this year?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — It’s that time of year where the alarm clock is going to go off a little earlier. School districts across Central Illinois are in the process of going back to school and with this comes new ways students will learn in the classroom. While...
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