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Two Bethalto Police Sergeants, Caseyville Sergeant Solve Sophisticated Online Scam
BETHALTO/CASEYVILLE — Earlier this year, a resident of Bethalto fell victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing nearly $93,000. In a calculated move, the perpetrators sent an individual to the victim’s home under false pretenses to secure some of the funds, which were subsequently converted into cryptocurrencies to conceal the illicit gains.
Drugmakers sue to block Missouri law on federal prescription discounts
Three major pharmaceutical companies and their national lobbying organization are suing Missouri to block enforcement of a new state law requiring them to give medical providers unlimited access to discounted drugs for their pharmacies. In four federal lawsuits filed over the past month, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Abbvie and PhRMA, the lobbying arm of the pharmaceutical industry, […]
Shots fired on Bellevue near Manchester: no injuries, school not interrupted
Shots fired in the 2600 block of Bellevue Avenue activated the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District’s cell phone-based “Raptor Alert System” at approximately 1:45pm, according to information from MRH Director of Operations Michael Dittrich. Maplewood Police had a suspect in custody in less than 15 minutes, so no alert was put into effect in the school district, though that action was “moments away,” according to Dittrich.
Gateway Studios invests strongly in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, MO. – Gateway Studios, a studio and production services business, is already building a large campus at the intersection of Chesterfield Airport Road and Spirit of St. Louis Boulevard. While it’s still under construction, Gateway Studios plans to develop 290 acres of land on the other side of I-64. Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. on behalf of Gumbo Flats Properties, LLC submitted the plans that Chesterfield Planning Commission approved in August.
Boeing Continues Political Donations in Illinois Amidst Safety and Legal Troubles
The Boeing Company, amid its array of legal and safety challenges, continues to pour funds into the political coffers of Illinois legislators. Despite being mired in controversy, Boeing's political action committee has disbursed $22,000 to the state's top lawmakers and political parties throughout the past month, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The donations were made even as the aerospace giant grapples with the aftershock of federal fraud charges levied against them in 2021.
Absenteeism and academic struggles mar Illinois public school stats
(The Center Square) – Illinois public schools are aiming to improve academic proficiency numbers in the 2024-2025 school year. According to the Illinois Board of Education’s most recent Illinois Report Card, 27% of Illinois’ public-school students in grades K-12 are meeting grade-level standards in math with 35% meeting grade-level standards for English and Language Arts proficiency. Mariana Barragan Torres, research specialist for the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative at...
Walmart recalls Great Value apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois
Potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic has prompted Walmart to issue an apple juice recall for more than 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug. 15....
Boat explosion on Mississippi River near St. Charles injures three
An explosion on a boat traveling downstream on the Mississippi River in the Dardenne Slough near Lake Center Marina injured three people on the evening of August 25, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:22 p.m. and was reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The vessel involved was a 1995...
Recent sink hole draws attention to Illinois' mining history
A mine collapse may have played a factor in a sink hole in a park in Alton this summer. It created a massive hole in a soccer field and grabbed the headlines. The U.S. Geological Survey says there have been more than 7,400 coal mines in Illinois since the early 1800s. Nearly all mines are no longer in operation, but they can still cause the ground above them to sink.
Classic cars will be on display at vehicle show
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is highlighting the 60th anniversary of the iconic 1964 Ford Mustang at its annual Vehicle Show. The show will take place at the corner of Edwards and College streets in downtown Springfield, near the State Capitol, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7. Judging will begin at 11 a.m., with the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
IL Singer Drew Baldridge Makes Country Music History
Singer-songwriter and Illinois native Drew Baldridge has made country music history with his song “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.”. Drew was born in Patoka, Illinois July 29, 1991. As a teenager he performed at local talent contests. Drew moved to Nashville when he was 18 to pursue his dream of being a country music singer. He appeared to be on the way when he was signed to Cold River records and released his debut studio album Dirt On Us in 2016. Unfortunately, Cold River closed their doors in 2019 leaving Drew without a label.
1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
Southern Illinois Legislative Delegation Joins Regional Chamber for Legislative Summit
CARBONDALE, IL – State Senators Dale Fowler and Terri Bryant and State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, and Paul Jacobs joined forces on Thursday at the Southern Illinois Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit. The legislators gave brief presentations discussing state legislative and local economic development activities and took questions from the audience.
PHOTOS: Central Illinois celebrates National Dog Day with WCIA
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — To celebrate National Dog Day, WCIA asked our viewers to send in photos of their furry friends. Overwhelmed with the results, we couldn’t just pick a few to share. So, we took all of your photos and made an album showcasing some of best dogs in Central Illinois: It’s not too […]
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