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Study shows Illinois has seen an increase in deaths from car crashes

1 year 6 months ago
CHICAGO (WMBD) -- A recent study shows Illinois has seen an increase in deaths from car crashes from 2012 to 2021. According to a study by an Atlanta-based law firm, Illinois has seen a 37.4% increase in deaths from car crashes. The study showed Illinois had the third-largest increase in deaths nationwide. The only states [...]
Sean Lisitza

BJC & Wash U. expand $12,500 employee forgivable home loan program

1 year 6 months ago
"The Live Near Your Work program was designed to ease the financial burden of buying a home for BJC and Washington University employees, while helping to improve the economic health of our region," said Deidre Griffith, BJC vice president of community health improvement.
Joe Millitzer

The Eagles performing at Enterprise Center in February

1 year 6 months ago
Rock band 'The Eagles' recently announced seven new shows for their 'Long Goodbye' tour. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the shows on Tuesday, February 6.  Tickets go on sale starting Friday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m.
Reggie Lee

St. Louis's vibrant culinary scene is now a movie

1 year 6 months ago
St. Louis's vibrant culinary scene is about to make a star appearance on the silver screen as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival. The screening is scheduled for November 15 and is set to last for 30 minutes.
Liz Dowell

Illinois earns credit rating upgrade

1 year 6 months ago
CHICAGO (WMBD) -- Illinois saw its ninth credit rating upgrade in just over two years on Tuesday. According to an Illinois news release, Illinois' rating for general obligation bonds was upgraded by Fitch Ratings. Illinois has currently reached an "A" rating with all rating agencies. "We are continuing to right the past fiscal wrongs in [...]
Sean Lisitza

Aldermen voting to support lower for MSD sewer rate hike today

1 year 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Another committee considers a resolution opposing a large MSD sewer rate hike. MSD wants to raise rates by 32% over the next four years, but a minority report from its own rate commission suggested only a 24% increase. The resolution before aldermen would support the 24% hike.
Reggie Lee