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Frerichs Returns $11 M In Single Largest Unclaimed Property In The Nation

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office made history this week when it returned $11 million to the estate of a Chicago man who died of natural causes just before Christmas in 2016. It is the largest returned unclaimed property dollar amount in the nation’s history. Most of Joseph Richard Stancak’s 119 heirs reside in Poland, where his parents were born, as well as Slovakia. And little is known about how Mr. Stancak accumulated such wealth so quietly, although he did own a boat named “Easy.” “This is a life-changing amount of money,” Frerichs said. “I only wish we knew more about Mr. Stancak.” Unclaimed property refers to money or accounts within financial institutions or companies in which there has been no activity for several years. Unclaimed property includes forgotten bank accounts, unpaid life insurance benefits, the contents of safe deposit boxes and other items. Returning unclaimed property is

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EHS Principal Dr. Stuart Describes Homecoming Week As "Huge Success"

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School Principal Steve Stuart reflected on this year's homecoming festivities and said between the game, dance, and all the other week-long activities it was a huge success. "More than 1,600 tickets were sold for the dance," he said. "It has been a long while since we sold that many. I want to thank Mrs. Kupferer and the Student Council for making it a memorable week." The halftime of the game was memorable as the new Edwardsville homecoming queen and king Emerson Weller and Isayah Kloster were presented. The very popular Sydney Harris, a former basketball star, and Cliff Seaman returned to present the new queen and king their crowns. The Tigers marching band, color guard and dance team also delivered strong performances. The Tiger royalty court included Axton Anomand and Izzy O'Day, Lexi Trimm and Maddox Karnes, and Weller and Kloster. Also on the Senior Court were Daniel Vanston and Kahlia Vaughn, Jacob Watts and Ellie Bozarth, and Montrez West

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Daily Deal: Apple iPad 6th Gen (Refurbished: Wi-Fi Only) + Accessories Bundle

2 years 8 months ago
This refurbished iPad 6th Gen features a full-sized 9.7″ tablet with a 2048×1536 LED-backlit Retina display, allowing you to surf the web, stream videos, or read files on a sharper, wider screen. It contains a dual-core 2.3 GHz Apple A10 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of flash memory storage, allowing the iPad to run […]
Gretchen Heckmann

EPA to ban flea and tick collars linked to brain damage in children

2 years 8 months ago

This story originally appeared in Investigate Midwest.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will ban the sale of flea and tick collars containing a chemical linked to neurological damage in children, the agency announced last week. The collars, which contain the chemical tetrachlorvinphos, make up more than half of flea and tick collars sold in the U.S., according […]

The post EPA to ban flea and tick collars linked to brain damage in children appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Johnathan Hettinger

Chili Drive-Thru Events Coming Up at Resurrection Lutheran Church

2 years 8 months ago
GODFREY - A series of three Chili Drive-Thru events are coming up for the next three Thursdays on Oct. 20, Oct. 27, and Nov. 3, each from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, located at 1211 W. Homer M. Adams Parkway in Godfrey. Two bowls of chili with crackers will be available for $6, and the bowls are microwave-safe for easy reheating. Tickets will be sold for $6 each at the drive-thru, and can also be purchased in advance by calling the church at (618) 466-2788 or contacting any Men’s Club member. Men’s Club President Dan Garner said each year, proceeds from these events are donated to a charitable cause. This year’s event proceeds will help fund relief for Illinois and Missouri flood victims. “With all the flooding that happened, a lot of people in the East St. Louis and St. Louis area had homes flooded and so on, so we like to keep the money local,” Garner said. He added that the chili recipe is award-winning, and that this mark

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Sign The KDHX 35-Year Birthday Card!

2 years 8 months ago

This October KDHX is celebrating 35 years of broadcasting.

Thanks to listener-support, KDHX continues to provide joy, stimulation, inspiration and connection through our independent and commercial-free programming. 

There are many ways to support KDHX and we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed their time, shared their appreciation of KDHX with others, helped spread the word about the station with a KDHX T-shirt or a bumper sticker or given a financial gift with the donation of a vehicle or through individual giving. The partnership we have with you is why the station is here today. Thank you! 

We would love your help to celebrate this KDHX milestone by asking you to “sign” the KDHX Birthday Card. Please take a moment to share any birthday wishes, special messages or anything else you would like to share about your history with KDHX. 

Thank you!

Andrea
Donor Relations Director
(314) 925-7529
donate@kdhx.org

 

Person shot in Hazelwood domestic incident

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A person was shot in the hand Saturday in Hazelwood. The shooting happened at about 1:45 p.m. in the 500 block of Lynn Haven. When officers arrived at the scene, a person there admitted to being the shooter and was taken into custody. Police said they found the victim at another location [...]
Monica Ryan

SIUE Civil Engineering Program Celebrates Golden Anniversary 

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Department of Civil Engineering will celebrate 50 years of civil engineering excellence with a special golden anniversary celebration. Faculty, industry partners and alumni are invited to join for a celebratory event being held from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the SIUE Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom. “The Civil Engineering Department celebrates 50 years of educating the designers of society’s infrastructure,” said Ryan Fries, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Civil Engineering. “Every time you turn on the faucet, enter a building, or drive on a road, civil engineers have impacted your life. Join our celebration for reflections on the past and insights into the design of our future communities.” The event will feature keynote speaker Regional Director of Lochmueller Group and President-Elect of the American Society

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What time is Pritzker-Bailey debate?

2 years 8 months ago
CHICAGO - With only three weeks to go before Illinois voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 General Election Governor J.B. Pritzer (D) and Republican State Senator Darren Bailey will square off for their second and final debate. The two are set to meet face to face at 7 p.m. [...]
Janye Killelea

It's Already Time To Freeze Your Ass Off, St. Louis

2 years 8 months ago
It was only a matter of time. The last couple weeks were glorious — bright, sunny days; tepid temperatures with a just hint of cool — but as all of St. Louis knows, good weather here is about as short lived as a Cardinals winning streak.
Monica Obradovic