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Unemployment claims in Illinois declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 8,428 in the week ending July 20, down from 9,574 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Scattered showers and storms possible for the weekend.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good Friday Evening Heartland. We saw a hot and humid day with scattered showers and thunderstorms across the area. This evening we will see a few isolated thunderstorms that will weaken as we approach sunset. Outside of the storms conditions will be warm and muggy with temperatures slowly falling into the 70s. Lows by morning will be in the lower 70s. Saturday will start off with a little patchy fog giving way to partly to mostly cloudy skies we will see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the middle 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Saturday night into Sunday. It will not be a washout but many areas will see at least some rain over the weekend Highs on Sunday will reach the middle 80s.
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
TRACTION holds mock accident scenario in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A teen traffic safety program held its annual mock accident scenario on Friday morning, July 26. First responders were seen in the parking lot of Drury Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. They said TRACTION hosted teens from around the state to learn about the dangers...
The countdown of top Notre Dame football players heading into the 2024 season continues with an impact transfer
While breaking down the top 20 Notre Dame players heading into the 2024 college football season, the transfer portal is well represented. This time with a dynamic deep threat.
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
American Red Cross names Volunteer of the Year and Rookie of the Year
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Volunteers are considered the backbone of the American Red Cross, the organization knowns they could not do the things they do without the support of there many volunteers from around the world. from responding to a disaster at a moments notice, to being a...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Rescheduled Welcome Back to School Party Set for August 3 in Jonesboro
Mark the calendars and prep the backpacks, because the Jim Huie Recreation Center's Welcome Back to School Party is now slated for a new date. Families in Jonesboro have a chance to kick off the new school year with festivities scheduled for Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., right at the heart of Clayton County.
Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate
(The Center Square) – Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Democratic leaders, including Pritzker, followed suit with endorsements of Harris. Alongside the names of Democratic governors from several other states, Pritzker’s name was...
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