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John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley says President Biden should leave race
North Side U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley said he thinks President Joe Biden should cede his spot on the 2024 ballot.The veteran congressman said he'd rather be doing anything other than talking about Biden's fitness for office, or lack thereof.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Four years ago Joe Biden did our country and our democracy a great service by beating Donald Trump. I'm not sure he can do it again this time," he said.In the days since President Biden's halting debate, Quigley said the president hasn't given him confidence he can carry through another election.MORE: ABC News...
Part of Missouri Just Drenched with 8 Inches of Rain
I remember when last summer many in Missouri were hoping and praying for rain as much of the state was enduring a drought. This summer it's a totally different story as some parts of the state were just drenched with 8 inches of rain according to meteorologists. I saw this...
A Missouri Black Bear Got Up-Close-And-Personal with a Trail Cam
If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price. I just saw this video...
Liji Surrao, FNP-BC, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Providers
Surrao is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine provider Liji Surrao, FNP-BC. Internal medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative care for patients 18 and older. Surrao completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Degree at West Coast University in Los Angeles. In addition to her education, Surrao is a board-certified family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
‘It’s really starting to grow’: Rantoul welcomes back Freedom Fridays
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Fourth of July is over, but the celebration continues in Champaign County. The village of Rantoul welcomed back Freedom Fridays for another year. The festivities offer people a chance to go check out downtown and support local businesses. One couple said it’s nice to see the downtown filled with sunshine […]
Coast Guard temporarily shuts down boat travel on Missouri River
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The U.S. Coast Guard has temporarily shut down traffic on the Missouri River across almost the entire Show-Me State due to high water levels and levee conditions. The Coast Guard has put a “safety zone” in effect from mile marker 22 – in St. Charles...
Drawing: Return to Tommy Herr’s 1987 Cardinals Seat Cushion Night
One winner will receive an original seat cushion from a special night in St. Louis Cardinals history, April 18, 1967. Saturday night, April 18, 1987, marked a special event in St. Louis Cardinals history. In front of 41,942, second baseman Tommy Herr’s 10th inning walk-off grand slam concluded “Seat Cushion Night” at Busch Stadium II. In the process, the Cardinals posted a 12-8 win over reliever Jesse Orosco and the rival “Pond Scum” New York Mets.
Watch: James Wood hits first major league home run in Nationals' rout of Cardinals
The Washington Nationals put up serious numbers against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon, and rookie James Wood contributed in a big way.In the bottom of the second inning, Wood smashed his first career home run 383 feet into the left field seats. The three-run shot added to the Nationals' already-impressive early lead to further put them up 7-0. JAMES WOOD. FIRST HOME RUN. and it's beautiful. pic.twitter.com/ukxgDqpFpI— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 6, 2024 Wood wasn't done there either. In the bottom of the third inning, he hit a two-run double to left field to increase Washington's lead to 11-4. (james wood...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to visit Alton
What’s called a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is moving through the United States and will end at a special National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis later this month. There are four routes for the special procession, and one will move through Alton and Collinsville next week visiting three area Catholic churches and the convent at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center.
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