FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – A southern Illinois Lottery player is feeling like pure gold after winning the top prize on a $1,000,000 Holiday Gold scratch-off ticket. “I’m a big fan of the holiday-themed lottery tickets,” expressed the lucky winner, who requested to stay anonymous. “As soon as this year’s holiday tickets were available, my mom and I went to the store to see what they looked like, and I decided to try my luck on a $20 one.” The $1,000,000 Holiday
Foo Fighters turned some Korn cosplay into a surprise show announcement.On Saturday, Dave Grohl posted a photo of him wearing a Korn-branded adidas tracksuit, which the "Freak on a Leash"…
Did you know that nearly 30% of perennial plants fail to survive their first winter due to inadequate preparation? This startling statistic underscores the importance of proactive garden care before the cold months arrive. Properly preparing your garden for winter not only safeguards your landscape but also sets the stage for a vibrant and healthy growing season ahead. Assessing Your Garden’s Needs Before diving into specific tasks, it’s essential to evaluate the current state o
November 3 has long been a day marked by significant events that have shaped the course of history around the world. Starting with a global milestone, on November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, the world's second artificial satellite, but more notably, it carried Laika, the first living creature to orbit Earth. This event was a pivotal moment in space exploration and the ongoing Space Race between the U.S. and the USSR. Laika’s mission, though one-way, demonstrated the feasibilit
Happy National Jellyfish Day! Did you know all of the mesmerizing moon jellies are cultured right here at the St. Louis Aquarium? Aquarists carefully raise and care for these graceful drifters […]
Illicit drug overdoses and the deaths they cause are trending down this year, despite spikes in a handful of states, according to a Stateline analysis of data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A handful of places with rising overdoses are responding to the problem with cooperation, they say, by sharing information […]
Much of the federal government is shuttered, but that’s not preventing the Trump administration from finding new ways to screw over struggling Americans. Last week, the Trump FCC under Brendan Carr voted to indefinitely suspend efforts to impose new, lower price caps on predatory U.S. prison monopolies that would have prevented them from over-billing inmate […]
Expect a sunny day today with a high of 63 degrees and a low around 37. Winds will be light from the northwest at 8 mph, gusting to 15 mph, and there's no chance of rain. It feels a bit chilly early on with a morning low that feels closer to 35. Through the morning, you’ll enjoy plenty of sunshine with crisp, clear skies. The afternoon remains pleasant and bright with temperatures topping out in the low 60s. Tonight, skies stay mostly clear with a low near 37, and winds will shift to the
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