CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- There are many generations of grandpas on today’s farms. And we begin with Jim Reed of Deland telling about his. "Well, I have a heritage that my parents and my grandparents were all very active in different boards and organizations as a way that they could give back to the community, [...]
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker signed the recently passed 2023 state budget into law, which includes direct checks to Illinois families. Pritzker signed the budget at a 10 a.m. event Tuesday at Chicago State University where he also discussed many of the perceived benefits to Illinoisans at a time he is running for reelection. The [...]
ST. LOUIS - A male monkey was born at the Saint Louis Zoo last month, but the announcement was made Tuesday. The baby Guereza colobus monkey named Ficus was born on March 21. His siblings are Juniper, Willow, Hawthorn, and Teak. Ficus is the first monkey born at the zoo since the 35,000 square foot [...]
ST. LOUIS - The Blues hit the ice at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at the Enterprise Center against the Boston Bruins as the push to the playoffs continues. They're also trying to extend their winning streak to ten. There is no doubt the Blues are one of the hottest teams in hockey as the playoffs get [...]
ST. LOUIS - Tuesday morning sees a clear and cold start with areas of frost. The afternoon will be sunny with high temperatures in the 50s. Also, expect light winds. More clouds are expected Tuesday evening with some scattered showers at night. Wednesday and Thursday will have milder temperatures with showers and some storms. Expect [...]
GLEN CARBON, Ill. - The American Red Cross is helping a family of five who were burned out of their house late Monday night. At about 11:30 p.m., the family heard smoke detector alarms and escaped unharmed. The fire started in the garage of the home. It is unknown at this time what caused the [...]
More details were released Monday regarding the investigation into the death of Tyre Sampson, a St. Louis County 14-year-old who was thrown to his death from an amusement park ride in Florida last month.
MetroLink leaders said a deadly shooting on a train Sunday morning was a senseless act of violence. It's just one of seven shootings that marked a violent Easter weekend in St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS -- Over the next six days, we will hear from the leading Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Roy Blunt. We are airing these interviews in alphabetical order, so we start with Eric Greitens. The former Missouri governor resigned in 2018 over accusations of blackmail, bondage, and sexual assault. [...]
A environmental nonprofit has placed the Mississippi River on a list of America's Most Endangered Rivers and is calling for the federal government to fund restortation efforts for all of the waterways on the ranking in order to preserve the local ecosystems and, in doing so, protect the people and businesses that operate along the rivers.
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke will not face federal charges in the fatal shooting of LaQuan McDonald, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Monday.
Sensors on a Florida amusement park ride had been adjusted manually to double the size of the opening for restraints on two seats, resulting in a 14-year-old boy not being properly secured before he slipped out and fell to his death, according to an initial report released Monday by outside engineers.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eric Greitens stepped aside as Missouri's governor in 2018 amid a scandal involving accusations of blackmail, bondage and sexual assault. As he attempts a political comeback this year with a U.S. Senate bid, his ex-wife has said Greitens physically abused her and one of their children. It once took far less to end a political career. But [...]
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