SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information for the 2024-2025 waterfowl seasons. Season information This is the fourth year of a five-year waterfowl season plan that was developed in 2020. Rail season (sora and Virginia only) is open statewide in all zones from Sept. 7 until Nov. 15, with a daily bag limit of 25 and possession limit of 75. Snipe season is open statewide in all zones from Sept. 7 to Dec. 22, with a daily bag limit of eight and possession limit of 24. As temperatures fall and migration proceeds, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose, and snow goose seasons on Oct. 19 in the north zone, Oct. 26 in the central zone, Nov. 16 in the south-central zone, and Nov. 30 in the south zone. (Early Canada goose and teal hunting closed Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, respectively.) White-fronted goose (specklebellies) season will open Oct. 21 in the north zone, Nov. 5 in the central
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - The Meridian Society invites the community to “An Evening of Harmony: There Will Be Light,” an inaugural choral concert celebrating the power of music and the spirit of giving. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Dunham Hall Theater, starting with a cocktail and networking reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the choral concert featuring the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Choral Union, Treble Choir and Concert Chorale at 7:30 p.m. The Meridian Society, a women’s philanthropic and leadership organization, has long been dedicated to supporting community-based projects. Most recently, they funded the SIUE Music Department’s Summer Orff Institute, which provided essential teacher training, especially benefiting music educators in rural school districts. The collaboration with the Department of Music continues to inspire and create lasting impacts. Ethel Shanklin, EdD, President
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is accepting applications for the 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award (JLYLA), Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced. The award celebrates the efforts of young Illinoisans between the ages of 18 to 25 who have made exceptional civic contributions to their communities. The John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, established by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), honors the late Congressman John Lewis’ impact and extraordinary accomplishments throughout his career. Lewis advocated for civil and voting rights and consistently encouraged young people to actively participate in the democratic process. In his youth, Lewis was integral to the Civil Rights Movement as chairman of the Student Nonviolence Coordinating Committee (SNCC), one of the original 13 Freedom Riders and one of the lead organizers of the March on Washington. “John Lewis dedicated his life to bringing equality, freedom and justice
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville- The Meridian Society invites the community to “An Evening of Harmony: There Will Be Light,” an inaugural choral concert celebrating the power of music and the spirit of giving. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Dunham Hall Theater, starting with a cocktail and networking reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the choral concert featuring the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Choral Union, Treble Choir and Concert Chorale at 7:30 p.m. The Meridian Society, a women’s philanthropic and leadership organization, has long been dedicated to supporting community-based projects. Most recently, they funded the SIUE Music Department’s Summer Orff Institute, which provided essential teacher training, especially benefiting music educators in rural school districts. The collaboration with the Department of Music continues to inspire and create lasting impacts. Ethel Shanklin, EdD, President o
ALTON - Local historian Jared Hennings will host the Freedom to Equality tours to highlight the Riverbend’s Black history. On Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, 2024, Hennings will guide attendees through a shuttle tour around Alton and Godfrey to several local landmarks. From the Underground Railroad to the 13th Amendment, the history behind each stop will share more about Alton’s African American community and historical significance. “I must say, it does broaden my appreciation for where I live,” Hennings said. “It makes me realize that I really live in a very special area. I think people, once they take the tour, they feel likewise, because a lot of this information, you probably just drive by. You do not realize that all of this fantastic history is a part of where we live. It is something that makes you more appreciative as to where you live, as to how your life integrates with where you live.” The tours, sponsored by the Great Rivers and Routes
MILLSTADT, Il. – The 23rd Annual Millstadt Optimist Barbecue and Chili Competition is taking place in Liederkranz Park from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Competitors are vying for top honors in ribs, pork, chili, and even snoots. More than $5,000 in cash prizes are up for grabs. Admission is $20 for adults, while kids [...]
A cold front is almost through the region and this will bring back cooler temperatures. Highs for Sunday in the mid to upper 70s along with gusty northwesterly winds. Fire danger is elevated across the area through the afternoon. Overnight lows cool into the low to mid 40s and some areas may even see the [...]
ST. LOUIS – Police are investigating a shooting in north St. Louis. At least three people were shot at North 9th and Tyler Streets. According to a spokesperson with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police, one victim was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Two others were driven there. The conditions of all three victims remain [...]
ST. LOUIS – One person is dead after a two-car crash in Downtown St. Louis. St. Louis Metropolitan Police were called to the intersection of 14th and Market Streets near the Stifel Theater just after 1 a.m. Sunday. Accident reconstruction investigators have been brought in to determine the cause of the crash. Police haven’t released [...]
WOOD RIVER - Wood River City Council members this week voted to pursue the creation of a dog park and pocket park in the city’s downtown. City Manager Steve Palen requested to seek bids for both a “Wood River Downtown Pocket Park” and a “Wood River Downtown Dog Park.” Both requests were approved, and the city is now seeking bids for both projects. The parks will be located at 217-223 E. Ferguson Ave., according to Palen. The estimated cost for the dog park is $100,000, while the pocket park is estimated to cost $150,000. Palen said the pocket park will be maintained by the city and feature several amenities. “There’s a bandstand, there’s going to be public bathrooms, there’ll be some seating benches, potentially some outside areas to eat,” Palen said. “It’ll be surrounded by a decorative keystone wall, so it’ll look nice,” he added. He also said the city may look into installing permanent
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Midtown. Officers from District 4 responded to reports of a shooting near Laclede Avenue and North Ewing around 3:15 Sunday morning. Authorities say an adult man was critically injured in the gunfire and later died after being taken to a nearby hospital. [...]
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