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#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
WOW – Special Double Sky Event Visible Over Illinois in September
If you enjoy pretty sky events, you might want to save a date in September as a double sky event will be visible over Illinois all year will happen then - with one caveat. Earth/Sky has a great guide to the supermoons of 2024 and the one over Illinois in September should be the brightest of them all plus it will not be the only special sight in the sky that night. Save the date of September 18, 2024 as the moon that night will be a Super Harvest Moon.
Trump calls Pritzker 'a real loser' in X conversation with Musk
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump used part of his conversation with Tesla founder Elon Musk on Monday, to criticize Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as a “real loser.” For years, Pritzker has been critical of the former president. Recently, after the attempted assassination of Trump, Pritzker said he does not condone political violence and is glad Trump survived. “But it’s still true that Donald Trump is a convicted...
Digital licenses, pesticide notices and more: These new Illinois laws were signed Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Governor J.B. Pritzker signed more than 250 bills into law Friday afternoon. Here is a list of some of those new laws that you should know about. 1. Notification for public pesticide application Any pesticide applicators working for the government will need to provide public notice before spraying chemicals on public […]
Marion woman charged with theft, forgery, wire fraud
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A Marion woman faces theft, forgery and wire fraud charges. AnnaMarie E. Cook of Marion faces charges of theft (over $100,000) (Class X Felony), forgery (Class 3 Felony) and wire fraud (Class 3 Felony). Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a home...
Veterans on Parade Celebrates 20th Anniversary September 7
MARION – Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Sept. 7 as the annual Veterans on Parade will take place along Main Street in Marion. It will get underway at 10 a.m. The event honors our veterans and first responders and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Ed Davis,...
New South Beloit marijuana dispensary awarded Illinois ‘social equity’ loan
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — A second cannabis dispensary, coming to South Beloit, will benefit from a $240,000 “social equity” forgivable loan from the State of Illinois. Cloud Haven Dispensary, at 1322 Gardner Street, owned by the Chicago-based Wah Group LLC, was one of 23 dispensaries receiving a portion of $5.5 million in loans through […]
Mulberry Grove Student Places In 2024 Cream Of The Crop Photography Contest
Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said. “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.”...
Green Street: North of the Border
Aug. 14—is a name to know in Big Ten women's basketball circles. The four-star Class of 2025 forward, after all, has cut her college choices down to four. And all four hail from the Big Ten. The 6-foot-2 Fort Erie, Ontario, native announced on Instagram last Friday her finalist list had been narrowed to Illinois, Maryland, Michigan and Minnesota. The 17-year-old is among a number of ...
Saxony Lutheran High School makes history
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Saxony Lutheran high school welcomes their first football team in school history, holding their first practice yesterday. “I’m super excited to be able to coach these kids there super excited there sucking up everything like a sponge.” Says Saxony head coach O.J. Turner.
Two Charged With Theft from T.J. Maxx Store in Union City
Two people from Union City have been charged with theft from T.J.Maxx, located on West Reelfoot Avenue. Police reports said an officer responded to the business, following the discovery of shoplifting that occurred between July 9th and July 21st. Police were informed the business loss prevention investigator had been notified...
Milkman Gets Nod To KGF Hall of Fame
Murray State women's golf coaching legend Velvet Milkman has been inducted into the Kentucky Golf Foundation's Hall of Fame, adding to a prestigious career that includes a spot in the 2024 Murray State Hall of Fame class. Milkman founded the MSU women's golf program in 1993 and led the team to 12 OVC Championships over 29 seasons, remaining a significant figure in collegiate golf until her retirement in May 2022. Her teams performed exceptionally both on the course, with accolades for individual players, and in academics, showcasing a commitment to excellence in multiple arenas.
Carbondale man charged with murder in 2021 shooting death of SIU student
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A Carbondale man faces murder and other charges in connection with the 2021 shooting death of a Southern Illinois University student. The Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office and Carbondale Police Department held a joint press conference Wednesday morning on the death investigation of Southern Illinois University student Keeshanna Jackson.
MoDOT to hold public meeting about I-55 Exit 93 interchange
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Exit 93 interchange in Cape Girardeau. The meeting is Tuesday, August 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. It will be held at the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center located at 1080 S. Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau.
Community members feel 'disappointed' after local pool vandalized
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Swimming to cool down in the heat is a popular summer pastime. For one community, the fun may be cut short this season after Carbondale's Super Splash Park was vandalized over the weekend. The park was left in disarray with tables overturned, and trash and lounge...
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