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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 […]
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.
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...
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
O’Fallon, Ill. teacher receives $10,000 grant from Barry Manilow
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Barry Manilow presented a $10,000 donation to a local music teacher Thursday before a concert at the Enterprise Center. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds with O’Fallon Township High School was the recipient of the grant that is part of the Manilow Music Project. She is...
Lake Springfield Triathlon prompts weekend closures and roadblocks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The annual Lake Springfield Triathlon is being held on Saturday, July 27th. To accommodate races, the Lindsay Bridge boat docks and parking area at Lake Springfield will be closed to the public beginning tonight, Thursday, July 25th at 11 p.m. through Saturday, July 27th at approximately 5 p.m.
Killion Park restrooms nearly ready
Having a functioning restroom facility at Alton’s James Killion Park at Salu is now within sight. The City Council approved the project about a year ago, bringing an end to park patrons having to find other places to use a restroom. Park and Recreation Director Mike Haynes says they...
Here are the southwest Missouri high school football teams with the best position groups
Several teams across the Ozarks are deep at different position groups entering the season. We went through and picked out which teams are the best at the different positions entering the year. Here are the top position groups in the Ozarks along with other teams who aren’t far behind. Quarterback - Fair Grove ...
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