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Back-to-school sales tax holiday in Missouri: When is it, what school supplies qualify?
ST. LOUIS — Your wallet will surely feel the effects of inflation this year when back-to-school shopping. The average U.S. household is expected to spend about $875 on school supplies in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation. That's slightly down from last year's record high of $890. Households with college students are expected to spend about $1,364.75 per student, in line with last year's record of $1,366.95.
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...
Illinois State Fair Auto Races Just Over Two Weeks Away
(Springfield, IL) Open wheel and stock car fans, alike, are looking forward to the annual return of racing to the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fair. The stars of USAC Silver Crown, ARCA Menards Series, and DIRTcar Sportsman will all be on track the final weekend of the Illinois State Fair, Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, 2024. In addition, the weekend gets kicked off on Friday night, August 16 with MOWA Sprint cars at Lincoln Speedway, in nearby Lincoln, IL.
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
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...
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering (Rock Island, IL) – Two Illinois men – Erik Richard Jones, 46, and Mitchell Allen Melega, 38 – were sentenced on July 23, 2024, to multi-year prison sentences following their convictions for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. Jones, of Colona, Illinois, was sentenced to 54 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release, and Melega, formerly of Orion, Illinois, was sentenced to 75 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release. Both defendants were also ordered to pay $4,840,944.63 in restitution.
Man accused of beating girlfriend at Six Flags over screen time: Report
Henry West of East Chicago, Indiana was reportedly charged with misdemeanors after Gurnee Police said he punched his girlfriend in the head while they were in the parking lot of Six Flags during an argument over screen use.
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...
Illinois EPA providing over $43M to help communities replace lead water lines
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to give more than $43 million to 17 communities as a way to help them replace lead water lines. The funding is being provided through the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund.
The accountability of the Hillcrest Hawks
The Hillcrest Hawks are lifting to stay in shape and each of them have something in common. After four long years of teaching, training and coaching Kyran Weaver finally gets to present his first full team under his leadership. WCCN also speaks with seniors Gary Bradley and Erimus Wright. Special...
Search crews find body believed to be warehouse employee who went missing after roof collapse
PHOENIX (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) - An intensive search and rescue operation ended in tragedy when a body believed to be that of a Phoenix warehouse employee was found. The employee went missing after the warehouse’s roof collapsed during monsoon storms. Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller said the body, believed to...
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