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Northern Illinois Residents Alerted to Severe Thunderstorm Risk: Stay Indoors This Afternoon
Rockford, IL – Northern Illinois, including Rockford and Woodstock, is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 p.m. this afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of possible strong storms developing over the area, capable of producing damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
St. Louis All Local AM: 2nd Amendment Preservation Act unconstitutional
SLPS board president and mayor trade barbs about school audit, Arnold cancels 2-mile road project after public opposition, appeals court rules Second Amendment Preservation Act unconstitutional, Planned Parenthood sues Missouri
St. Louis Man Allegedly Steals Sunglasses at Six Flags and Resists Arrest
A 27-year-old man from St. Louis was arrested by Eureka Police for allegedly stealing sunglasses from a shop at the Six Flags amusement park, located at 4900 Six Flags Road. The man was also charged with resisting arrest. Additionally, it was revealed that the suspect had an outstanding felony assault warrant issued by the St. Louis Police.
Evidentiary hearing set for Marcellus Williams murder case
Marcellus Williams, convicted of killing a former Post-Dispatch reporter, is back in court trying to stop his execution set for next month, as prosecutors have filed to vacate his conviction based on DNA evidence that wasn't available when the murder happened.
IDOT worker among 2 injured after tractor-trailer strikes work truck on I-55
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — An Illinois Department of Transportation worker was one of two people injured Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer struck an IDOT truck on Interstate 55. The crash happened just after 2:30 p.m. in a construction zone at milepost 3.5 in St. Clair County. According to...
Homeowner Associations Can’t Ban Native Plants, Thanks to New Illinois Law
Native plants have been gaining in popularity as more and more gardeners have come to appreciate their ecosystem benefits, which range from supporting endangered wildlife to improving stormwater absorption. But not everyone is a fan. Homeowner associations (HOAs) across the country, including many in Illinois, have adopted prohibitions against native...
Time to sign up for the 52nd Blueberry Hill Open Dart Tournament 2024
Blueberry Hill: 6504 Delmar in The Loop * St. Louis MO. This is the 52nd Annual Open Dart Tournament at Blueberry Hill. It began in 1973 and it is the longest-running and oldest pub dart tournament in North America. Seven Men’s and Seven Women’s Events. 21 dart boards...
Program assists Illinois communities with water projects
(The Center Square) – Billions of dollars continue to be poured into water infrastructure projects around Illinois. There is a state program that provides low-interest loans for wastewater, stormwater and drinking water projects. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund includes two loan programs with interest rates under 2%. "The first one is the Water Pollution Loan Program,” said Nidhan Singh, deputy section manager for the program during a...
Two arrested for drugs Crawford County
CRAFORD COUNTY, Mo (News First) – A Potosi woman faces several felonies and a St. Louis man one after their arrests late Monday afternoon in Crawford County. According to the arrest reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 36-year-old Sheena Becker of Potosi faces four felonies related to possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl. She also faces a felony stealing charge, along with a couple of misdemeanor charges. 46-year-old Charles E. Bowles of St. Louis was also arrested and charged with felony stealing. Both are being held in the Crawford County Jail in Steelville on 24-hour holds.
Warning – Rabbit Fever is Spreading Across Illinois Right Now
The good news is that this disease normally only affects animals, but it can spread to people, too. There are reports that rabbit fever has been detected in animals and is spreading throughout Illinois right now. The Wildlife Medical Clinic at Illinois shared an update on Facebook/Meta the following alarming...
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