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Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Senate GOP Leader talks Republican chairman exit ahead of convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — There are only a couple of weeks left until the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but the Illinois Republican Party is struggling its way onto the convention floor after chairman Don Tracy announced that he will be resigning due to turmoil within the party. “He’s been a good steward of the […]
The data inside Illinois’ pretrial release program
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It’s been about 10 months since cash bail was eliminated in Illinois. Now, the office overseeing the entire system and transition has released a treasure trove of data about how the cases have been going since. “I think the big picture story that this data tells is that, despite all the concerns […]
US Marshals Warn of Half Dozen Missouri Fugitives Still at Large
Once upon a time, I thought I was made for a career in law enforcement. Fortunately, for the general public, that didn't work out. However, the United States Marshals was the goal back then and they remain one of the most effective law enforcement agencies. According to their website, there are a half dozen Missouri fugitives still at large.
Illinois site brings people up close with animals
ARCOLA, Ill. — Aikman Wildlife Adventure in Arcola, Illinois, gives people a chance to get close to animals not usually seen in Illinois forests or farms. The attraction is 40 acres, with half of it is a drive-thru experience and the other half walkable. James Aikman, president of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, said the attraction began construction in September 2015 and the drive-thru opened in March 2016.
Illinois basketball: Former Commit Jeremiah Fears discusses decommitment
Jeremiah Fears announced his decision to de-commit from Illinois basketball earlier in the week. The decision was tough to swallow for many Illinois basketball fans, however, made a lot of sense for both parties. Fears is one of the top combo guards in the class of 2025 and would like to expedite his path to the professional ranks. There have been many discussions regarding a decision to reclass into the class of 2024 as Fears has already graduated high school. On the flip side, Illinois basketball has a roster that is filled to the brim and simply cannot give Fears the role that he desires in the 2024 season.
'Less juvenile activity,' St. Louis police say, as Fourth of July weekend shooting total reaches 20
ST. LOUIS — There was a “little less juvenile activity” and “fireworks play was a lot less, too,” Saturday night and early Sunday morning in downtown St. Louis, according to an internal St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department email obtained by 5 On Your Side. The...
Former county auditor Rick Faccin dies
Former Madison County board member and auditor Rick Faccin has died. The Alton native was a graduate of Alton High School, Lewis and Clark Community College, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and St. Louis University. With a background in social work, Faccin headed-up Catholic Charities and won numerous awards while being...
Pi Pizzeria to close Central West End location
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis pizza joint Pi Pizzeria is set to close its Central West End location on Sunday. “We had a great run, thanks to so much love from St. Louis over our 16.5 years,” the owner, Chris Sommers, said. “We’ve already heard an outpouring of support and many inquiries from potential buyers to keep the tradition of Pi going in the future. We’re very humbled and grateful for the kind words these past few days and for the overwhelming love for Pi since 3.14.2008.”
Bystander shot while walking in Bellerive Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are investigating after an apparent bystander was shot when a gunman’s intended target hid behind him as he was walking early Saturday in Bellerive Park. According to St. Louis Metropolitan Police, the 35-year-old victim was found with a gunshot wound to...
SeaDoo incident on Osage River leaves two women injured
A boating accident on the Osage River on July 6, 2024, left two women with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at 8:21 p.m. and involved a 2006 SeaDoo watercraft driven by Shy A. Sorden, 26, of Camdenton, Missouri. According to the report, Sorden...
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