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Granite City 4th-grader brings life to his school’s hallways months after a life-saving liver transplant
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A fourth grader in the Granite City School District is happy to be back at school eight months after he underwent a life-saving liver transplant. Orlando Bairfield, 9, is a fourth grader at Frohardt Elementary School. It’s been a long year for the...
Felony Weapons Charge Filed Against Greenville Resident
Timothy J. Hayden, age 65, who has been living in Greenville, is charged in Bond County Circuit Court with possession of a weapon by a felon, a Class 3 felony. The state alleges that on June 13 Hayden, being a person convicted of a felony in St. Clair County, knowingly possessed a weapon, being a bludgeon.
Building inspectors check rental house after bad landlord accusations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Lee Johnson owns a house in the 3800 block of California Avenue. He spoke out today and provided video to respond to accusations by his tenant that he’d been a bad landlord. He said, first of all, the house passed a city...
Coach Kunz Reacts to Williamsville Scheduling Byron
The Williamsville Bullets picked up a week three opponent on Thursday morning, adding Byron to replace Riverton. Williamsville and Byron have met twice in the playoffs. They split those matchups, with the Bullets winning the 2019 3A State Championship 46-42. Head Coach Aaron Kunz shared his thoughts on the game.
$100,000 winning Powerball ticket bought near Rockford last year remains unclaimed
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Road Ranger, located at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park in September 2023. The Illinois Lottery is keen to unite...
Boil Water Advisory issued for Fenton homes
FENTON, Mo. — A large portion of Fenton in St. Louis County is under a boil water advisory after a main break on Friday, according to Missouri American Water. "Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 minutes," the water utility said in an alert Friday. "Water is OK for bathing, washing and other non-consumable uses. You will receive another notification should additional action be required or conditions change, or when normal water use may be resumed."
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Cahokia school district delivers supplies to students ahead of first day
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Staff with the Cahokia Unit School District #187 delivered school supplies to students Thursday ahead of the first day of school on Monday. “A lot of parents cannot afford to purchase certain items for these babies,” said Sharon Davis, who has a niece...
John Ziebka on Leading Labor Relations at SIUE: A Journey Fueled by Experience and Vision
John Ziebka's professional journey is a testament to the power of diverse experiences and strategic leadership. As the newly appointed Assistant Director of Labor and Employee Relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Ziebka brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
Marion Connects honored as a Governor's Hometown Award finalist
A southern Illinois volunteer organization has been highlighted as a finalist for the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards. Marion Connects is made up of local leaders and residents working to make a positive impact in the local community. The group organizes monthly “Third Thursday” events that are designed to build community...
Edwardsville Wins Governor's Cup for Challenger Baseball Program
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service announced the finalists and winner of the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, during a ceremony in Springfield. The City of Edwardsville's Challenger Baseball program was honored with the prestigious Governor's Cup.
SIUE Athletics Welcomes Four New Graduate Assistants
SIUE Athletics welcomes four new graduate assistants for the 2024-25 academic year. Chloe Book (Germantown, Illinois) comes to SIUE as an Event Management and Facilities Operations graduate assistant. Book received her bachelor's degree in sports management and recreation from Milliken. While attending Milliken, she served as a student worker covering several different areas of events and facilities.
$100K-winning Powerball ticket sold near Rockford unclaimed
(WIFR) - The clock is ticking for one lucky Powerball player to collect their $100,000 prize. The winning ticket was sold in September 2023 at the Road Ranger at 7500 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park. Powerball players are encouraged to check their tickets for the Saturday, Sept. 9, drawing....
Central Illinois Weather: Early Morning Storms and Weekend Rain Chances
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is experiencing persistent storms Friday morning, with early hours marked by heavy rain across areas including Champaign. According to the National Weather Service, while these storms will taper off later today, residents should be prepared for a mix of isolated thunderstorms and sunshine over the weekend.
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