Muggy weather in Illinois could yield bountiful harvest
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Crop experts say the recent heat and humidity that has hit Illinois is ideal for the state’s soybean and corn crops. Nikki Keltner is a program coordinator for the University of Illinois Extension, which covers Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. She says early ear counts indicate above-average corn production in…
Authorities believe surveillance footage could shed light on Pamela Hupps actions
( KTRS ) O’Fallon, MO police are asking the public for help with surveillance footage, that could possibly shed light on the fatal shooting involving a disabled man. On August 16th police were called to the home of 57 yr old Pamela Hupp for a reported “robbery/shooting”. Hupp told officers that she shot a man,…
After 147 years, nuns end affiliation with nursing home
ST. LOUIS (AP) – After operating a nursing home facility in St. Louis for 147 years, the Little Sisters of the Poor are ending their affiliation. A spokesman for the St. Louis Archdiocese said Wednesday that the order no longer has enough nuns to staff the residence on the city’s north side, though the nuns…
Attorneys want “grizzly” pictures of Michael Browns body restricted
Attorneys for the officials that oversaw the grand jury investigation after Michael Brown’s death, have asked a federal judge to withhold the “grisly” photos of the 18-year-old’s body, saying they’re worried they could prompt violence if leaked. The St. Louis County police and prosecutor made that request in a court filing, earlier this week, related to a wrongful-death…
Missouri lawmakers to hold hearing on illegal herbicide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – State lawmakers say they’ll hold a hearing to talk about damage caused from the illegal spraying of the dicamba herbicide on crops in southeastern Missouri. Republican state Rep. Don Rone requested that the House Select Committee on Agriculture hold the meeting, citing a recent report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch…
Illinois ‘Obamacare’ health insurance rates up significantly
CHICAGO (AP) – Higher prices and fewer choices on the Illinois “Obamacare” marketplace will make choosing a health plan for 2017 a potentially frustrating experience for families who buy their own coverage. The Illinois Department of Insurance released information Wednesday on rates it submitted to federal officials. Statewide, the average rate increase for a typical…
Illinois officials: Pension change could be ‘devastating’
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says a pending move by Illinois’ largest public-pension fund could increase the state’s required payment by hundreds of millions of dollars. It says that would have a “devastating impact” on education and social services. The Teachers Retirement System board is scheduled to vote Friday on whether to adjust…
