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Iconic memorabilia from historic Springfield tavern sold to a local bar
The simple, red neon script that drew revelers to The Sportsman’s Lounge for decades no longer hangs at 229 W. Mason St. The pre-civil war era, red brick building that has served as a neighborhood tavern since 1935 is destined for the history books. But memorabilia from the popular downtown watering hole will continue...
Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile Cut the Ribbon with Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members on Wednesday, adding Rural Rentals and Milkmaid Mercantile, both under one roof. Ed Shoemaker is the Owner and Operator of Rural Rentals while Amelia Shoemaker owns and runs Milkmaid Mercantile. Ed Shoemaker dives into the types of items that are...
Collinsville Area Vocational Center to get $25M expansion, facelift
The state of Illinois has appropriated $25 million to Collinsville schools’ governing board for the expansion and renovation of the region’s vocational training center known to most as the CAVC. Initial funding has been released by the state to support the design process. Funding for the CAVC expansion...
APL presents KittenFest Adoption Event July 19th - July 22nd
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Animal Protective League (APL) presents KittenFest Adoption Event. The event will be from noon to 5 p.m. July 19th through July 22nd at APL, 1001 Taintor Rd, Springfield IL 62702. Additionally this will extend to offsite adoptions at PetSmart, 3183 South Veterans Parkway 11...
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
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 ...
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.
Man killed by firework mortar on Fourth of July : Chicago police
CHICAGO — A Fourth of July celebration turned deadly Thursday night in the Hermosa neighborhood when a large firework struck a 34-year-old man in the head. It happened around 10 p.m. in an alley behind the 3000 block of North Kostner. The man “sustained trauma to the body while...
Spanish Lake shooting leaves one dead, several injured
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – There was a large police presence after a late-night shooting in Spanish Lake that left one dead and several others shot Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. on the 1200 block of Lakeview Avenue after an officer called for backup after multiple people were shot. Officers say that the […]
Even Nolan Arenado’s struggles don’t change Cardinals big win in Rockies trade
Even with the St. Louis Cardinals climbing back into playoff contention after a slow start, the most remarkable part of that is that they've been able to do so with their two biggest offensive starts, corner infielders Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, not looking anything remotely like themselves. Arenado hasn't...
Strong storm flips dock, several boats underwater
CAPE FAIR, Mo. – The Cape Fair Marina, just west of Branson, is still partially underwater. After Wednesday night’s storm, an entire dock was flipped upside down and several boats were damaged. “Never seen anything like this,” said Kevin Smith, whose family visits every year from Colorado. All of the walkways to get to the […]
50 Missouri Families Have 50 Missing Daughters Still Not Found
If you have children and know where they are, you have a luxury that some Missouri families to not have. As I write this, there are 50 Missouri families who recently had 50 daughters go missing and they still have not been found. This is the latest update from the...
Remembering two Missouri servicemen who hold some of the highest military rankings
Two Missourians, General John J. Pershing and General Omar Bradley, are celebrated as heroes for their leadership in World War I and World War II, respectively, and their busts are placed outside the Missouri House of Representatives to honor their contributions to the nation's military history.
Tenured Professor at Washington University Charged with $16 Million NIH Grant Fraud
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is currently under the spotlight as a well-known tenured professor has been implicated in a substantial financial fraud case. The matter revolves around an alleged misappropriation of a $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Details of the Fraud...
Crowds relieved for break in the rain as Celebrate STL parade begins
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Crowds gathered downtown and watched the skies nervously as the Celebrate St. Louis parade began. The event was one of a few around the area that went on as planned despite the threat of rain. Kaylee Farmer came prepared for the worst. “She...
Kansas man seriously injured after Missouri boating accident on Fourth of July
WARSAW, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas family’s boating trip ended with serious injury on the Fourth of July after one man was hit by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, emergency crews were called to mile marker 36 on the Osage arm of Lake of the Ozarks with reports of a boating accident.
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
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.
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