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Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Clarinetist, composer Eric Mandat helps students find their right note
He’s a world-renowned clarinetist and composer who has helped Southern Illinois University Carbondale students unlock their potential for more than four decades. “I think the key components are that the secrets to their success are already there inside,” said Eric P. Mandat, who has been with SIU Carbondale’s School of Music for 43 years and is now a visiting professor of clarinet. “If they have a vehicle to express outwardly those things that they are feeling inside, that is going to lead to what I call a success. That’s what I want them to have. I want them to know who they are and to be able to access that, pull it out and share it with others, and things will go fine for them.”
Reports: Max McGwire, son of former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Max McGwire, signs with Saint Louis University
Max McGwire, son of former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire, will continue his college baseball career at Saint Louis University after previously playing at Oklahoma and San Diego
Central Illinois Braces for Heat and Storms: Dense Fog North of I-72 This Morning
Central Illinois – A Heat Advisory has been issued today for areas from Macomb to Effingham southward, as these regions are least likely to be affected by clouds and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Expansion of the advisory into Wednesday is expected. According to the US National Weather Service Central...
'This is a danger to our children': Missouri police chiefs continue to push for Delta-8 regulation
EUREKA, Mo. — This week, Today in St. Louis is digging into the psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, and the push from many to get it regulated. Police chiefs across Missouri described Delta-8 as "dangerous." The intoxicating substance is extracted from hemp and mixed with chemicals to create a high.
Walz, Pritzker welcome Iowans seeking abortions after 6-week ban
Democratic governors in Midwestern states near Iowa are pledging support to people in need of reproductive health care options as one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans took effect in the Hawkeye State this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday called Iowa’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy “disturbing” in…
Local Softball Players Help Illinois Advance to Little League Senior Softball World Series
The team representing Illinois in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, won the tourney title on Friday afternoon. Illinois ran the table in the tournament, going (4-0) and defeating Ohio 9-2 in the championship game. West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz and Macomb High...
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
‘Miracle:’ Ohio man found alive after two weeks in Kentucky wilderness
RED RIVER GORGE, Ky. (WCMH) – A missing Ohio man was found alive after spending 14 days in the Kentucky wilderness, 12 of which, he told rescuers, were without food or water. “We didn’t think we would find him alive, to be honest,” Chief of the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team John May told […]
Power outages reported in the Heartland
(KFVS) - Hundreds of power outages were reported early Tuesday morning, July 30 after storms rolled through the Heartland overnight. Most of the outages were in southern Illinois. Crews are quickly restoring power. The National Weather Service reported tree limbs were downed along Highway 141 near New Haven in Saline...
MSHP Arrest Reports for July 29, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41-year-old Kyle R. Davis of Knob Noster at 4:28 p.m. Sunday in Johnson County. He now faces charges of driving while intoxicated prior offender, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and no insurance. Davis was released for medical treatment. The...
Union City Salon to Give Free Back-to-School Haircuts for Area Students
Free back-to-school haircuts will be given today in downtown Union City to all area students. Raigan Osborne, a stylist at Sister Sue’s Boutique and Salon, said they are excited to help the students and families as they prepare for school. Ms. Osborne said they will have a big staff...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Face Potential Tornadoes till 4AM
Bloomington, IN – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, effective until 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday. The affected areas include major cities such as Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Louisville, as well as smaller towns like Danville and Terre Haute. According...
2024 Illinois State Fair reveals theme for exciting lineup of events and concerts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair was revealed this week. Illinois officials said the theme, "It's Showtime!," will set the stage for the biggest show of the year on the newly renovated fairgrounds. The show kicks off in less than two weeks with the return...
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