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City Approves Agreement & Loan For Globe Theatre
There are plans for The Globe Theatre in downtown Greenville to be reopened later this year. The theatre has been closed since March of 2020. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Greenville City Council approved a business district agreement and revolving loan to assist Aundi and Andrew Mergner of Greenville to purchase building from Dave Willey and make improvements to reopen the theatre.
World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Results
By WGEL via WGEL Radio - Greenville Illinois Source for News - Sports & The Best Country in the Country!, 4h ago. Local race fan Chris Timmermann shared these results from the big night this past Wednesday at Highland Speedway. Be sure to check out the recorded interviews at the end of […] The post World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Results first appeared on WGEL Radio - Greenville Illinois Source for News - Sports & The Best Country in the Country!.
Event: Second Chance Fair is looking for paticipants to take part in an initiative for the community
I am reaching out to invite you to participate in an upcoming Second Chance Fair, hosted by the Southern District of Illinois United States Probation and Dismas House of St. Louis. This event is scheduled to take place on October 24th, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation location at Argonne Dr, East St Louis, IL 62204.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: A Lifeline in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS — With Thrift Store Day on August 17 and National Secondhand Day following on August 25, the St. Vincent de Paul Belleville Council (SVDP) in East St. Louis is setting an example with their mission thrift store. Located at 3716 State Street, the store not only offers affordable shopping options but also supports a wide range of community services.
Roadside assistance reminder in wake of motorist’s death on I-44
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation continues after a man was struck and killed after changing a tire along the shoulder of westbound Interstate 44 in downtown St. Louis near the Dome at America’s Center.
St. Louis Cardinals superfan ‘Rally Runner’ sentenced to prison in Capitol riot case
Rally Runner is the 29th of the 37 Missouri residents charged in Capitol riot cases to be sentenced. Two other Missouri defendants have been convicted and await sentencing, and the cases of another six are pending.
Thursday’s storm threat in STL: Watches issued
Storms are expected to develop in St. Louis on Thursday afternoon, with the greatest chance of severe weather occurring between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., and a second zone of storms potentially developing northwest of St. Louis after 8 p.m.
Illinois Comptroller says embroiled Village of Dolton is refusing legally-required audit
DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- New financial problems have surfaced in south suburban Dolton—having to do with taxpayer money and the village's failure to let people know where it is being spent.According to the State of Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration not only refuses to get an audit done, but also won't even communicate with the state agency tasked with the job of watching over government spending.The office in question is that of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza—and Dolton is now on that office's radar."There are obvious red flags that your station other stations have covered," said Comptroller's office spokesman Abdon Pallasch....
Edwardsville High Is Off To Enthusiastic Start With New Interim Principal
EDWARDSVILLE – Alex Fox, the new interim principal of Edwardsville High School, joined other school officials outside the school to greet students on their first official day on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. The greeting by administrators and teaching staff was aimed to set a positive tone for the upcoming...
SIUE Men's Soccer Picked as OVC Preseason Favorites
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – SIUE men's soccer received 11 of 15 possible first-place votes and has been picked to repeat as Ohio Valley Conference champions. Winners of the regular season and tournament championship in the league's inaugural season, the Cougars grabbed 95 points overall in the preseason poll of head coaches and sports information personnel.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
#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!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois Republicans aim to gain momentum in November elections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Thursday at the Illinois State Fair was a day entirely dedicated to the Republican Party. GOP candidates across the ballot stepped up to the lectern, making pitches to their Republican constituents. “I’m working as hard as I can to make our state great, and to take back our country,” said Mark Rice, […]
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...
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
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