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30th annual BBQ on the River in Paducah set for September
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The 30th annual BBQ on the River is set for September 19-21. Organizers say the theme this year is “Thirty, Thankful and Still Smokin.”. They’re expecting more than 100 vendors, from BBQ competitors to other food, children’s activities, shopping and more. A summary...
More details released in Mayfield officer-involved shooting
New information has surfaced in connection with a fatal shooting involving an officer in Graves County on Thursday. Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden released a social media post Friday saying his office was called to the Wingfield Inn Thursday night around 10 pm. They responded to a report from the...
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
Local dispensaries receive social equity loans
CHICAGO (WAND) — Several central Illinois dispensaries have received loans through the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program. Last week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the recipients of $5.5 million in loans. Altogether, 23 licensed social equity dispensaries are receiving $240,000 Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) financed by the State of Illinois.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Aldi Vegetables Sold In Illinois Raised To Class-1 Recall Status
My wife said this to me the other day: "Is it my imagination, or are we getting food recall warnings and notices just about every day lately, and don't most of them have something to do with listeria?" She's not wrong. From deli meat to vegetables, over the last few...
East Central Illinois plumber wins international title
SNS — In a remarkable achievement just five years into his plumbing career, Andrew Hall, a resident of East Central Illinois, has been recognized as one of the best in the industry after clinching the union’s International Apprentice Contest. Hall, a member of United Association Local 149, triumphed over competitors from the U.S., Canada, and Australia last week, marking the first international title in Local 149's history. His victory came after a grueling week of written tests, hands-on projects, and interviews with top international leaders in the field. Previously, Hall had already secured victories in local, state, and district competitions, which...
Pritzker confirms members of Illinois National Guard ‘on standby' during DNC
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that approximately 150 members of the state’s National Guard will be in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention this week, but emphasized they are present in a standby role. During a press availability, Pritzker said that the Illinois Guard members in the city are...
Illinois vs New York in 2024 Little League World Series: Recap and highlights
Hinsdale Little League ended its run in the 2024 Little League World Series on Sunday morning with a 4-0 loss to New York in an elimination game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Illinois was held to three hits by New York pitchers Vincent Ruggiero (5 innings, 2 hits, 7 strikeouts) and Dean Scrangello (1 inning,...
Man Arrested after Damaging Car, Going on Mini-Crime Spree in Metropolis
METROPOLIS – A man is facing several charges after allegedly damaging a car and breaking into a church and home in Metropolis recently. Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse says officers were called to the Harrah’s Casino parking lot last Wednesday and met with IGB agents who said that a car had been ransacked and damaged. The license plates were also gone.
Missouri set to start distributing new summer food aid for children
Missouri’s social services agency announced Monday that it is officially launching a federal food program that could provide aid to over 400,000 kids in the state. Each eligible child will receive a one-time benefit of $120, loaded onto a card that can be used like a debit card to buy groceries. It’s part of a […]
Illinois Lottery player wins $1.3M off ticket bought in Chicago
CHICAGO - A new millionaire was made in Chicago over the weekend!. A $1.3 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a grocery store on the city's Southwest Side. The winning ticket, purchased at Shop & Save Market on South Archer Avenue, matched all five numbers in the Saturday midday drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 11, 19, 33, and 35.
MU said student group had to rename Welcome Black BBQ. Group says it's 'heartbroken'
The Legion of Black Collegians, a historic Black student group at the University of Missouri, reluctantly changed the name of an upcoming barbecue at the university's direction, Inside Higher Ed reported Monday. The Welcome Black BBQ will now be called the Welcome Black and Gold BBQ, the Legion of Black Collegians announced in a recent Instagram post. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center. ...
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