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Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
Missouri prison ignores court order to free wrongfully convicted inmate for second time in weeks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — For the second time in weeks, a Missouri prison has ignored a court order to release an inmate whose murder conviction was overturned. Just as in the case of Sandra Hemme, actions by the state’s attorney general are keeping Christopher Dunn locked up. St....
Flooded Illinois shelters leave many pets without homes
Belleville Area Humane Society and other organizations have rescued dogs from the flooding in St. Clair County, and are now seeking people to foster and adopt them, with adoption fees only $50 during the "Clear the Shelters" event.
Community Invited to "Encounter the Presence of God" at Final Ablaze Services
JERSEYVILLE/GRAFTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/ALTON – Living in the Light Ministries invites you to “encounter the presence of God” at Ablaze. Dr. Kristi Lemley, who founded Living in the Light Ministries, explained that Ablaze is a service where people from across the community come together to worship, hear testimonies and pray. The ministry will wrap up their tour of the Riverbend region in the next week, with plans to hold Ablaze services in Jerseyville, Grafton, Edwardsville, Granite City and Alton. Lemley explained that the services allow them to spread the word of God and share peace and hope with people who need it.
Groundhog Makes It Onto Racetrack, Get’s Tossed By Brave Woman
You never know what is going to happen at the race track. I only know that the page Dirt Race Central uploaded this video in June. I don't know when the video was originally made, but I do know that this woman needs some sort of free raceway tickets, or something like that, for life to handle that rodent like she did.
Federal and Local Police Execute East Alton Weapons Raid
EAST ALTON — A weapons-related search warrant was executed in the 100 block of Cardot Street in East Alton with assistance from federal marshals and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Thursday in East Alton, according to local police. Wood River and Alton Police also...
SIUE clerical workers ratify new contract that includes average 15.5 percent pay raises, back pay
After more than 600 days of contentious contract negotiations, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) clerical workers, represented by AFSCME Local 2887, and the university have ratified a new four-year contract that includes an average 15.5 percent pay raise and backpay. Local 2887 President and Chief Steward Amy Bodenstab said...
Gillespie Woman Seeks Funds For Final Tennessee Mountain Trip
GILLESPIE - Anna Reiniesch, a 39-year-old woman from Gillespie, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fulfill her final wish of visiting the Tennessee mountains. Reiniesch, who is on hospice care due to liver failure and Stage 5 kidney failure, hopes to make the trip at the end of August. "I...
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