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Engineer talks about reopening Gordon Moore
Gordon Moore Park in Alton reopens Friday after being closed for almost two months after a sinkhole opened under the turf soccer and football fields on June 26. The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has told the city of Alton the company, New Frontier Materials, has met a standard for safety for its workers meaning the city can reopen the park above.
Mulberry Grove Unit One School Starts This Friday
It’s back to school for students and teachers in Mulberry Grove Unit 1. Classes begin Friday, August 16. Teachers have an institute day on Thursday. Earlier this week, a reception was held for new Unit 1 staff members. They include Molly Harnetiaux, second grade teacher; Ashley Smith, fourth and fifth grade math teacher; Dan Stewart, high school history teacher; Jade Goodwin, high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor; Melissa Peck, elementary special education aide; and Trevis Bohannon, One On One aide.
Brian Shirley Picks Up Ninth Career World of Outlaws Feature Win at Highland Speedway
HIGHLAND, IL (August 14, 2024) – Brian Shirley has gotten hot with momentum at the right time with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models. On Wednesday night, the Chatham, IL native scored a hard-fought win in the first Series race at Highland Speedway with Bobby Pierce, Tyler Bruening, and Brandon Sheppard using everything possible to chase down the No.3S Bob Cullen Racing Late Model.
Softball Lady Blue Jays Open 3-1
The Greenville Lady Blue Jays have opened their 2024 season with three wins in their first four games. Greenville began the campaign with a 17-0 victory over Nokomis, as Nova Roeder and Gabi Hahs drove in four runs apiece. The Lady Jays scored six times in the third frame, and nine runs in the fourth inning.
Crump vows to continue the fight for Sonya Massey
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Noted civil rights attorney, Benjamin Crump, was the featured speaker at a meeting held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. About 150 people, many clad in purple, were in attendance. At times the meeting took on the appearance of an old-time...
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Jefferson County contractor sentenced for exploiting elderly St. Louis woman
U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced a contractor from Jefferson County, Missouri, to five years of probation, 90 days of house arrest, and 80 hours of community service for his involvement in the financial exploitation of an elderly St. Louis woman. Austin James, 27, of Hillsboro, was also ordered...
Richey | Advantage, Illini ... for now
Aug. 14—The Braggin' Rights balance of power in men's basketball has shifted violently in the last three years. Illinois still holds the all-time series lead with 34 wins to Missouri's 20. The Illini are also the more accomplished basketball program, historically, with more than three times as many consensus First Team All-Americans and five Final Four appearances to the Tigers' zero. But all ...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
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.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Gunmen kill 17-year-old in targeted daytime attack
CHICAGO — Three gunmen shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in a targeted attack in Humboldt Park on Wednesday evening. Chicago police said it happened in the 3400 block of West Franklin. Surveillance video shows the victim walking with two other men when a car pulls up next to...
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