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Timothy Freeman is today’s Team Rizz member of the day!
Congratulations Timothy, Team Rizz member-of-the-day for Friday, August 16th, 2024!. Every Team Rizz member-of-the-day receives a limited-edition TEAM RIZZ jersey, a FREE Hotshots Pizza & HS Koozie as a welcome to TEAM RIZZ, on-air mentions by The Rizzuto Show on the day you’re selected, an on-demand song request on that day’s show, a personal phone call from a member of The Rizzuto Show, and your own feature on the main page of 1057thepoint.com!
St. Louis man pleads no contest to burglary
Kearney, Neb. — A St. Louis man has plead no contest to a burglary at a local Verizon store. In a written plea, Anthony Jordan plead no contest to charges from a July 31 burglary. According to an arrest affidavit, Jordan and another man entered and burglarized a Verizon...
Major changes coming to the real estate industry starting this weekend
ST. LOUIS — Realtors across the US are preparing for a massive change on Aug. 17 to the way it's done business for a century. The changes are part of a $418 million dollar settlement earlier this year made by the National Association of Realtors and federal regulators to eliminate informal rules that have existed within the traditional payment structure. The changes essentially get rid of the five or six percent commission that's usually split between the buyer's and seller's agents.
Starsky Wilson elected Robert Wood Foundation chair
The Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Children’s Defense Fund president and CEO, has been voted the chair-elect of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Wilson, former Deaconess Foundation CEO and co-chair the Ferguson Commission, will become the first Black person and faith leader to serve as board chair for RWJF in its 52-year history.
Illinois Republicans address upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago
(The Center Square) – With the Democratic National Convention set to begin next week in Chicago, Illinois Republicans are taking the time to remind everyone how the state’s Democrats have fared. In an event that is expected to be volatile with protests, Democrats are expected to be meeting with other party leaders, discussing policies and rallying behind presidential candidate Kamala Harris. During the Democratic County Chairs brunch Wednesday, Gov. J.B....
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Corteva settle suit with farmworkers allegedly sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who say they were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its Johnston-based subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
Pumpkins, orchards & farms: Where to find them in Central IL
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois has already gotten a brief taste of the crisp autumn air, and it might have left some feeling eager to pick some pumpkins or wander around the nearest orchard. But where can you find them, and when will they open? We won’t “leaf” you hanging, fall fans. Here’s a […]
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
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