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Central IL community colleges host FAFSA help as deadline looms
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Community colleges are helping out students complete their FAFSA and the rest of their financial aid paperwork before the semester starts. The U.S. Department of Education reformed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application last year, allowing students and families to submit the forms as early as December 31. Now […]
Illinois quick hits: State installs EV chargers; apprenticeship grants announced
Fatal shooting in Metro East Two people are dead and one injured after a shooting outside a East St. Louis bar. The shooting occurred during the early morning hours Wednesday outside the DaBlitz Sports Bar and Grill. The East St. Louis Police Department and Illinois State Police responded to the scene. Police said two men were struck by gunfire and were pronounced dead at the scene. A woman was also...
Venezuelan community leader in Illinois remains hopeful as protests intensify
(The Center Square) – Venezuelans in Illinois are hoping for the best after the disputed election between President Nicolas Maduro and challenger Edmundo Gonzalez. Thousands of people have taken part in protests in Caracas and throughout Venezuela since the election on Sunday, July 28. Maduro’s government reported that more than 700 people have been detained. There are independent reports of up to 12 deaths. Election officials declared Maduro the winner...
Forever chemicals found in most tested fish from these 4 IL rivers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A team of University of Illinois researchers studied four northern Illinois rivers, in which nearly all fish across nine tested species were found with “forever chemicals.” Forever chemicals, known more formally as per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic chemicals that can be harmful to the health of people, animals, and […]
Experts discuss police officer training programs
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Questions are being raised about the training for police officers. This comes after former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association tells us police officers go through a 16-week training...
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...