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FAA grants Illinois airports over $37M in federal funding

2 months 1 week ago
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded over $37 million in grants to 12 Illinois airports for operations and infrastructure improvements, including expanding terminal buildings, increasing clean energy practices, and reducing noise pollution.
Kamy Smelser

Illinois DMVs now accept digital wallet payments

2 months 1 week ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — DMVs throughout Illinois are now accepting "digital wallet" payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. “Allowing for digital wallet payments like Apple, Google and Samsung Pay reinforces our steadfast commitment to improving the customer experience at the DMV by leveraging new technology,” Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. “Adopting [...]
John Clark

PETA asks to revoke Tonia Haddix's license after 'Chimp Crazy'

2 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS -- PETA is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to revoke the Animal Welfare Act license of Tonia Haddix, a controversial wild-animal broker featured in the recent HBO docuseries "Chimp Crazy." The animal rights organization sent a letter to the USDA on September 12, 2024, urging immediate action. Haddix, who operates [...]
Joe Millitzer

Congresswoman urges IDOT to fix exit after viral video

2 months 1 week ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski requests assistance from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) after a viral TikTok video showed a traffic buildup at an interstate exit in O'Fallon, Ill. The video, which has reached over 40.9 million views and 13,000 comments on TikTok, shows a driver passing a long line of [...]
Nick Gladney

New Joker's Carnival of Chaos ride debuts at Six Flags St. Louis

2 months 1 week ago
EUREKA, Mo. -- Six Flags St. Louis is kicking off Fright Fest with the debut of its newest ride, Joker's Carnival of Chaos. The ride, which launches on Friday the 13th, is expected to be one of the park's fastest, surpassing the speed of the popular Mr. Freeze coaster. In a preview event, members of [...]
Joe Millitzer