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Ferrell Hospital Family Practice to reopen Aug. 19
ELDORADO, Ill. (KFVS) - Ferrell Hospital Family Practice is set to reopen after extensive flood damage at the hospital in Eldorado on May 8. The Family Practice clinic will reopen on Monday, August 19, which comes a couple of weeks after the main hospital reopened. According to hospital leaders, the...
Illinois Comptroller says embroiled Village of Dolton is refusing legally-required audit
DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- New financial problems have surfaced in south suburban Dolton—having to do with taxpayer money and the village's failure to let people know where it is being spent.According to the State of Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration not only refuses to get an audit done, but also won't even communicate with the state agency tasked with the job of watching over government spending.The office in question is that of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza—and Dolton is now on that office's radar."There are obvious red flags that your station other stations have covered," said Comptroller's office spokesman Abdon Pallasch....
Boil advisory lifted in Owensville
OWENSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Owensville water customers are no longer under a boil advisory in the area of West 3rd Street and N. Brummitt Street. Water quality tests confirm that the water meets drinking water standards, so there is no need to continue boiling your water.
IU School of Medicine expanding program in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Indiana University School of Medicine is expanding its program at the campus in Evansville. Leaders say they are hoping to help with the growing shortage of medical lab scientists. According to IU, four students are enrolled in the new bachelor of science offering, which starts...
One person hospitalized in Owensboro shooting
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Owensboro authorities say they are at the scene of a Thursday afternoon shooting. Around 2:30 p.m., officers with the Owensboro Police Department responded to the scene of a shooting on West 5th Street. OPD says one person was shot, but that they're expected to survive.
4th grader declared brain dead after collapsing at recess on first day of school, family says
HENDERSON, Ky. (Gray News) – A Kentucky family says their 9-year-old daughter is brain dead after she collapsed during recess on her first day of fourth grade last week. On Aug. 7, on her first day of school at Cairo Elementary in Henderson, Lucy Nash collapsed during recess. Her family said her heart stopped for several minutes.
Nortonville Man Charged With Possession Of Drugs
A Nortonville man was charged with possession of drugs and arrested on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop in Oak Grove Monday morning. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they stopped a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Derek Ferrell on Fort Campbell Boulevard for not having a light on his license plate.
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.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Illinois Republicans aim to gain momentum in November elections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Thursday at the Illinois State Fair was a day entirely dedicated to the Republican Party. GOP candidates across the ballot stepped up to the lectern, making pitches to their Republican constituents. “I’m working as hard as I can to make our state great, and to take back our country,” said Mark Rice, […]
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
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