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As IL deals with non-citizen migrants, TX judge blocks Biden’s citizenship plan
(The Center Square) – As Illinois grapples with the influx of non-citizen migrants, a Texas federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s latest immigration policy. President Joe Biden announced in June a policy that allowed undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens to apply for green cards without leaving the country. The White House estimated that 500,000 people were eligible for the program. Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, recently attended...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Illinois election integrity advocate raises concerns
(The Center Square) – With elections coming down the pike, an Illinois election integrity advocate is raising concerns. In Illinois, you can request permanent mail-in voting to where the local election official sends out a mail-in ballot for every election. Carol Davis is with the Illinois Election Integrity Program. She said mail-in voting has greater potential for fraud. Davis suggested voters request a mail-in ballot, not a permanent one, and...
South Central Tops Ramsey in Three Set Matchup
South Central and Ramsey took it to 3 sets on Tuesday night as the Lady Cougars would pull out the win over the Lady Rams 25-12, 23-25, 25-18. With the win, South Central starts their season off at 1-0 and they will hold their home opener on Thursday when they host St. Anthony. Ramsey will play their third home match in a row to start their season when they host Mulberry Grove on Friday.
State Police DCI investigating death of man in storage units in Centralia
The Illinois Department of Criminal Investigation has taken over an investigation of a man who died at the storage facility in the 600 block of Aaron Parkway on the west side of Centralia. Centralia Police say they had responded to a suspicious vehicle last Wednesday, August 21st, in the storage...
Charges Filed After Public Assault, Battery Near Dewey’s Pizza
EDWARDSVILLE - After being granted pretrial release twice, a homeless Edwardsville man faces new charges following a public assault and battery incident near Dewey’s Pizza in Edwardsville. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.
Granite City Plans Labor Day Parade and Picnic
GRANITE CITY – As Labor Day weekend approaches, community members are looking for ways to celebrate the three-day weekend and honor the labor movement. The Granite City Labor Day Parade and Picnic will mark the holiday with a parade through downtown Granite City, followed by a picnic for union families in the community. Dean Webb, president of the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor (GMCFL), explained that the GMCFL has sponsored the event for several years.
Heat takes toll on our bodies
A local health professional is warning about the dangers of the extreme heat we’re experiencing. The best way to protect yourself is to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you’re working outside, according to Bethany Huelskoetter, Nurse Practitioner with OSF HealthCare. She tells The Big Z you...
Multiple Weapon, Drug Felonies Filed Against Alton Man
ALTON - An Alton man with a criminal past faces four Class X felonies and more after a search of his residence revealed multiple controlled substances and a firearm in his possession. DeMarcus L. Freeman, 43, of Alton, was charged with the following:. Armed habitual criminal (Class X felony) Armed...
Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail improvements win America’s Transportation Award for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that transformational improvements to Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction of higher speeds, won top honors among Midwest states in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards in the “Quality of Life/Community Development, Large Project” category. Delivered in 2023 by IDOT under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the multi-year project on the state’s most popular rail line established 110 mph speeds for the first time in Illinois, helping to better connect communities and major institutions while improving safety, convenience and accessibility.
Dim Sum House is open on Green Street
Dim Sum House has opened in Campustown. Located at the corner of Fourth and Green Streets beside Northern Cuisine, the new restaurant is in the same space that used to be unlimited hot pot restaurant Chong Qing House, which has moved inside Hot Wok Express. Before that, the corner restaurant was Lai Lai Wok.
CertifySTL takes over MBWE certification
A major change in minority business certification is complete and “CertifySTL” will celebrate at 1 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 3 at the Northside Economic Empowerment Center, 4248 Cottage Ave. in St. Louis. CertifySTL is now the St. Louis region’s Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Program, following its...
As St. Louis suffers through another heat wave, snow and ice removal companies are cashing in on the
Amid a long stretch of hot and humid weather punctuated with minimal rain, some snow and ice removal companies are looking forward to a byproduct of the heat wave.
Former Salem resident killed in New York State crash
A 48-year-old former Salem resident died Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash in the Town of Manlius, New York. David Engel grew up in Salem and was a Selmaville Grade and Salem Community High School graduate. He was a well-liked teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School in New York where he was a dedicated English and Theatre Teacher.
Ted Drewes Jr., custard stand icon, dies at 96
ST. LOUIS — Ted Drewes Jr., an icon for a beloved St. Louis frozen custard stand, has died at 96. Drewes Jr. died on Monday, the company confirmed. A date for the memorial service has yet to be announced. Ted Drewes has been selling frozen custard for 95 years...
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