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Police investigating Belleville business break-in
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Belleville police responded to a business break-in at the Belle Vegas Liquor Store on West Boulevard. Authorities responded to the break-in Thursday around 4 a.m. and found the front glass smashed, along with a stone block lying next to the door. It is...
Renewed calls for passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
The law enforcement killing of Sonya Massey in her Illinois home earlier this month has thrust the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act back in the national spotlight, with renewed calls for passage of the failed legislation targeting racial bias and use of force.
Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.
Funnel cloud spotted over Perryville fast food restaurant
A funnel cloud was reportedly seen over Perryville around 1:37 p.m. on the afternoon of July 17. Kenny Williams of Ozora took a photo of the funnel cloud that appeared as if it was hovering over the local Hardees restaurant. Williams and his son were looking at a pickup he was interested in buying when they noticed the funnel cloud.
Piranhas have successful season-ender
The Perryville Piranhas swim team finished the season with six first place finishes at the Southeast Missouri Swim Conference Championship Meet held July 13 in Cape Girardeau. Other teams competing in the event included the host, River City Aquatics, Kennett, Jackson Barracudas, Ste. Genevieve Stingrays SEMO Blueracers and Poplar Bluff. Lux Myer won the Female 9-10 SC 50 Fly in 33.52 seconds, the Female 9-10 SC 100 Free in 1:09.48, and the Female 9-10 SC 100 in 1:16.02; Emmitt Sander won the Male 8 and Under SC 25 Free in 18.03 seconds; and Joshua Southard won the Male 9-10 SC Free in 34.15 seconds, and the Male 9-10 100 Free in 1:15.85. According to Coach Angie Schupp is accompanying three members of the Perryville Piranhas swim team, as well as 15 other swimmers from the Southeast Conference, at the Junior Olympics in swimming being held in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Iowa Rain Totals Thursday Morning: Isolated Flash Flooding in Montrose
Montrose, IA – Thursday morning brought significant rainfall to parts of Iowa and Illinois, with Montrose recording the highest rainfall total at 3.46 inches. The National Weather Service (NWS) in the Quad Cities reported a stubborn weather pattern causing slow-moving, heavy rain showers and storms over the past several days.
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Police investigating south St. Louis hit-and-run crash as homicide
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police are investigating the cause of death for a woman found fatally injured Wednesday night in St. Louis' Carondelet neighborhood. At about 10 p.m., the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that Accident Reconstruction investigators were called to a crash involving a person fatally struck at the intersection of Bellerive Boulevard and Minnesota Avenue.
State studies Bloomington-Normal to Peoria express bus
The Illinois Department of Transportation has received a $1.2 million federal grant to study the feasibility of operating bus service between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria along the Interstate 74 corridor. This is part of IDOT’s broader effort to improve intercity service in Illinois, including bus service. There is already a private...
Gov. Pritzker, Secret Service discuss DNC security
CHICAGO (WGEM) - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined officials from the U.S. Secret Service and Chicago Police Department to discuss security ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Thursday. The press conference comes less than two weeks after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump’s in Butler,...
IL PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION IS OFFERING TWO NEW PROGRAMS ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(BLOOMINGTON) The Illinois Pork Producers Association is promoting two new programs focused on educational development for the swine industry’s next generation. One of the new initiatives is the Illinois Pork Industry Group (PIG) program, available at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, for students interested in agriculture and pork industry, regardless of their major. The IPPA covers the cost of the 6-week course and provides a $300 scholarship to those who complete it. While this program will start at LLCC this fall, the goal is to offer it at other community colleges in the future. The deadline to apply for the PIG program is September 1st with sessions beginning October 10th. The other program, the School Swine Project Grant, is being offered to universities, colleges, and high schools in Illinois with grants up to $2,000 for projects focused on the betterment of the pork industry. The funds could be utilized for campus barn improvements, student research projects, and more. The deadline to apply for the SSPG program funds in September 30th. To apply or to learn more about the program, go to the IPPA website, at ilpork.com.
Illinois Lottery hits golden anniversary; celebrates 50 years of jackpots
The Illinois Lottery, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has generated $3 billion a year, with profits going to the Illinois common school fund, and is the first state to privatize its operations and take ticket sales online.
Saving new moms from the surprising leading cause of maternal death
Preserving a mom’s health means protecting an entire family. While many people are aware of medical risks post pregnancy, which adversely affect Black women, there is another big worry, and it’s a leading cause of maternal death nationwide in all demographics. Dr Robin Drake is an OBGYN at...
Public forums being held on two Illinois water utilities’ proposed rate hikes
(The Center Square) – Public forums are being held around Illinois regarding rate hike requests from two water utilities. The Illinois Commerce Commission took input from the public on American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike request at two forums this week. Responding to a request from AARP Illinois, the ICC scheduled five public forums on proposed private water increases this year. Jim Chilsen, communications director with the Citizens Utility...
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