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Illinois doctor selected by NASA for Mars mission simulation
After an entire year in NASA's Mars simulation, an Illinois doctor is back on "earth." Springfield emergency room physician Nathan Jones saw a social media ad last year. NASA was looking for scientists to participate in their Houston-based mission.
Illinois Fuel And Retail Association Announces Hiring Of Nate Harris As CEO
The state’s premier organization representing gas stations and convenience stores today announces the hiring of an experienced state government relations professional as the new CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association. Nate Harris, of Springfield, replaces Josh Sharp as the leader of IFRA. Sharp left IFRA for another...
IL unemployment increased for the year in June
July 28, 2024 – Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in five metropolitan areas, decreased in six, and was unchanged or nearly unchanged in three for the year ending June 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas.
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
Missouri Women Warned of Text Message That Will Rob Them Blind
It's bad enough that perpetrators are trying to rob people, but it's even worse that they're preying on the lonely. There are new warnings for women in Missouri of a text message scam that is meant to break their hearts and rob them blind, too. Have you heard of the...
Bear Spotted Galloping Thru Carbondale, Illinois Farm Field
Do you doubt that there are more bears in Missouri and Illinois than ever before? Here's more video proof as a black bear was spotted galloping through a field near Carbondale, Illinois recently. I just came across this YouTube short shared by Scott McCree just a few days ago. Since...
Solar Solicitors Not Welcomed in West Frankfort
WEST FRANKFORT – The City of West Frankfort wants residents to know that due to the drastic number of calls and complaints coming in daily, solar solicitors are not allowed in West Frankfort. According to post on the City of West Frankfort-Mayor’s Office Facebook page, fines are being issued...
Locust Grove Baptist Church raises money to help restore building
KUTTAWA, KY — As the Locust Grove Baptist Church continues to make repairs on their building, they hosted a fundraising meal to help cover the cost and bring people together. From chicken- to pork chops- to vegetables and desserts, Locust Grove Baptist offered lots of food and a chance...
Local church celebrates continued rebuild after December 10th 2021 tornado
MAYFIELD, KY - A Mayfield church is continuing to rebuild, and Sunday, the congregation is celebrating the progress they’ve made. St. James AME Church’s previous building was destroyed in the December 10th, 2021 tornado almost three years ago. When Thomas Bright sees beams on the ground, he seems...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk
There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration just issued a...
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