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Kroger Recalls Basil Pesto and Mozzarella Pasta Salads

2 months 2 weeks ago
CINCINNATI, October 4, 2025 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), said today it has recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad that was sold in the Kroger Family of Stores in following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA and WV. This follows a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta ingredient that was manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No reports of illness or injury have been reported

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Lane Closures on Illinois 4 in Madison County Are Announced  

2 months 2 weeks ago
TROY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Illinois 4 from Illinois 143 to the St. Clair County line, weather permitting, on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Another Trump Official Carelessly Talks War Plans While Hanging Around With Civilians

2 months 2 weeks ago
This administration is so comfortable with its power and so self-assured in its actions that it can’t even be bothered to engage in basic operational security. This dates all the way back to Trump’s first term, when the president casually (and unofficially) declassified information by posting it to Twitter, routinely refused to attend national security […]
Tim Cushing

Pritzker Condemns Texas Guard Deployment To Illinois; Senator Duckworth Also Denounces Move

2 months 2 weeks ago
Gov. Pritzker Issues Statement On Texas National Guard Deployment To Illinois CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the Illinois National Guard was informed that the Texas National Guard is preparing deployments to Illinois: “This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate. “We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops. ? “I call on Governor Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for this decision and refuse to coordinate. There is no reason a President should send military troops

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Today's Weather: Warm, Thunderstorms Late this Afternoon

2 months 2 weeks ago
Today's high reaches 84 degrees with a low of 63. Expect partly sunny skies mixing with clouds and very warm conditions. Late this afternoon, a thunderstorm or two may pop up, so be prepared for possible slippery roads due to rain. Nighttime will continue with some thunderstorms scattered around, with lows staying at a mild 63, feeling cool at night. No watches or warnings are in effect at this time. Allergy alert: Mold and ragweed levels are moderate, so allergy sufferers should take it easy or keep allergy meds handy. Tomorrow's outlook calls for cooler weather with a high near 70 and a low of 46. You can expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of morning thunderstorms. The day will be cooler and cloudier than today, with some light rain possible. For more weather details, check out https://riverbender.com/weather

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See what’s arrived in the Missouri History Museum’s newest 6,000-square-foot exhibit!

2 months 2 weeks ago
SPONSORED – The Missouri History Museum recently received a new collection of the most iconic and treasured artifacts—from photos, diaries, home movies, clothes, and more, all donated by St. Louisans over the last 150+ years. Sponsored content disclaimer: The information and advice displayed in this story are those of individual sponsors or guests and not [...]
Varkita Quinn

Ameren Illinois Adding Technology to Enhance Reliability in East St. Louis  

2 months 2 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE/EAST ST. LOUIS – Ameren Illinois is taking another step forward in its modernization of the electric grid in East St. Louis with the installation of new smart switches and stronger electric infrastructure. Work is currently underway to relocate power poles and power lines from an easement out to a nearby road for improved access and maintenance in the Lansdowne neighborhood. In addition, the new power lines will add capacity to the local grid. The added capacity is similar to expanding a two-lane highway to a four-lane highway. Smart switches, known as IntelliRupters, are also being added. These devices work in tandem with other outage detection devices to isolate outages and reduce the length of service disruptions while reducing the number of customers who experience an outage. “The IntelliRupters we are installing in East St. Louis allow us to reroute power when there is a problem and minimize how many customers are affected by the power outage. It i

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Alton Family Faces Crisis After Tragic Car Accident

2 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON — On Friday, October 3, 2025, Meghan Bustos and her daughter, Grace, were involved in a severe car accident on Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. The Alton Police Department responded to the collision at approximately 9:05 p.m. on Oct. 3. The Alton Police said the teen driver, identified as Grace Bustos of Alton, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her mother, Meghan Bustos, who was also in the vehicle, was airlifted to a hospital in the St. Louis area and is currently in stable condition. Meghan Bustos sustained multiple fractures and a lacerated kidney and was airlifted to a hospital, where she is currently in the intensive care unit. Meghan’s sister, Kerry Hursey, described the incident as a life-altering event for the family. “In an instant, our lives were flipped upside down,” she said. Meghan is expected to remain in the ICU for at least a week and faces a long recovery ahead. The family is also coping with the financial strain caused by medical bills

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