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One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
Top Democrat criticizes 'non-starter' legislative staff rights measure amid lawsuit
(The Center Square) – While at a Democratic National Convention news conference, top Illinois Democrats weighed in on the pending lawsuit that names House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch as a defendant. The Illinois Legislative Staff Association and Brady Burden say in a lawsuit that Welch, D-Hillside, is not allowing the staff to collectively bargain with their employer over wages, hours and working conditions, despite there being a new provision in the Illinois Constitution that protects workers’ rights. ...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Six pedestrians killed by vehicles in last six days in St. Louis area
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Authorities in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County have been investigating fatal accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. Police are investigating after a person was struck and killed overnight on Interstate 70 in St. Peters. According to MoDOT, the crash was...
Q in the Lou barbecue festival canceled
ST. LOUIS — One of the biggest barbecue events in St. Louis has been canceled, despite the event being scheduled to start in less than two weeks. Q in the Lou was supposed to run from Sept. 6-8. The annual event would have been held at the Gateway Arch National Park.
St. Louis Preservation Board recommending changes to The Muny
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis City Preservation Board is recommending some changes to The Muny. The iconic outdoor theatre just wrapped up its 106th season on Sunday night. Now, there are plans for new entry gates and a new box office. City officials are also...
Police ask for help to locate dog in bite incident at Kan. park
JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement in Overland Park requested assistance in locating a citizen and their dog involved in a dog bite incident. The incident occurred just after noon on Sunday at the the playground at Young's Park, 7701 Antioch Road, in Overland Park, according to a media release. The dog is a medium size terrier- shepherd mix with smooth, short brown fur and pointy ears. The dog was off leash and with a 60-70-year-old white male who was wearing a blue shirt and red shorts.
County, Others Okay Tax Abatement
MADISON COUNTY — Madison County has joined with other taxing bodies in approving a tax abatement for the pending Dayton Freight Lines Inc. truck terminal development being located in the far west end of Collinsville. Following the unanimous vote of the Madison County Board at its regular monthly meeting...
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