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Water levels nearing ‘cusp’ of flood trouble for river towns around St. Louis
High and rising water levels on the region’s major rivers are sparking some complications in waterfront towns from St. Charles to Clarksville, Mo., to Grafton, causing some to cancel or consider postponing planned festivities and prompting some emergency sandbagging. Local officials, however, expressed hope Friday that their communities along...
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
Man struck and killed by pickup in Royal Heights Neighborhood, was lighting fireworks in roadway
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — About 9:50 p.m. Thursday evening on Utica Ave near Brownell Ave in Royal Heights a male pedestrian was struck by a pickup alerting Joplin E-911.
Double shooting kills 1 in Cahokia Heights
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - One person is dead after a double shooting Friday in Cahokia Heights. The shooting happened just before 1 p.m. on Judith Lane in Cahokia Heights. According to Cahokia Heights police, both victims were men. First Alert 4 is working to gather more information.
Two Years After the Highland Park Shooting, Illinois Senators Continue to Fight for Gun Control
The 2020 Fourth of July Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting had a profound impact, and two years later the incident still very much alive. U.S. Tammy Duckworth and local officials gathered with the community to remember the seven victims, Katie Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo.
St. Louis Fire Department responds to hundreds of calls on July 4
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis Fire Department responded to over 600 calls between 8 a.m. July 4 and 8 a.m. July 5, according to the department. The fire department released statistics Friday afternoon of its responses for the past four years. In 2024, the department responded to a total of 630 calls, including 87 fires and 289 emergency medical responses.
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
Philo Exchange Bank President named 2024 Banker of the Year
AMELIA ISLAND, FL – During their Salute to Leadership Program at their annual conference, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) awarded Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Philo Exchange Bank, with the 2024 Banker of the Year Award. This annual award is the highest honor the IBA bestows on an individual...
Man left dead after shooting at gathering in Glasgow Village
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – A man is left dead after a shooting occurred during a firework gathering in Glasgow Village Thursday night. The incident happened a little after 10:20 p.m. as officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for a shooting that occurred on the 10200 block of Valley Drive. When police […]
Ex-Principal Sentenced for Orchestrating Murder of Pregnant Teacher Girlfriend
The twisted tale of betrayal and murder climaxed as former principal Cornelius Green was sentenced for masterminding the ruthless killing of pregnant teacher girlfriend, Jocelyn Peters. The case, teeming with sordid details, has shocked many, revealing a grim plot unleashed by jealousy and desperation. The Crime That Shook a Community.
Popular radio host taking over for Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd thinks very highly of Danny Parkins. The 670 The Score afternoon drive host is one of the most recognizable voices in Chicago sports media. As he continues to rise to prominence, Parkins will have the opportunity to be heard nationally in the coming days. The 37-year-old radio host took to X (formerly Twitter) Read more... The post Chicago radio host Danny Parkins to guest host ‘The Herd’ from Los Angeles appeared first on Awful Announcing.
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers
A revolutionary new piece of state legislation protecting child influencers is now in effect in Illinois, ensuring that children under the age of 16 will be compensated for appearing in their parents’ social media content. How Europe's Conspiracy Influencers Went From Covid-19 to the Climate On July 1, the state of Illinois officially enacted an amendment to its existing Child Labor Law, which specifically states that children under the age of 16 are entitled to a share of the revenue from their adult guardians’ vlogging content, defined in the bill as “content shared on an online platform in exchange for...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
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