| Today's Local News |
 Moro Boil Order In PlaceWBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 A boil order has been issued for a portion of the River Bend. The Moro Water District has called for a boil order that goes into effect this morning and will go until further notice. Bill Ambrose, from the water district, says the order is in effect as a precaution due to maintenance work that will take place starting today.[Full Story] |
 Blagojevich TV Tour Part 2  WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Rod Blagojevich says his retrial will feature testimony from some of the high-profile witnesses that got to skip his last trial. The former Illinois governor told "Fox News Sunday" that his defense attorneys plan to call White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. to the witness stand.[Full Story] |
 Blagojevich at Comic ConWBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Former Illinois governor-turned convicted felon Rod Blagojevich became the surprise star attraction of the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on Saturday. The ex-governor had been invited to set up a booth near the entrance. And while he wasn't offered an appearance fee, he ended up walking away with quite a bit of money. [Full Story] |
 Hartford Tower Expanding Offerings WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford opened to the public on May 14, and has been busy ever since. The 150-foot tall structure located along Route 3 provides an overlook of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. That view has proven to be popular with visitors during the new "Twilight Thursdays" program, according to Tower Manager Emily Taul.[Full Story] |
 Food Service Inspections On Line WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 The Madison County Health Department offers all food safety inspection reports on-line. Any business that is required to be licensed by the county is subject to an inspection each year, and those results can be viewed on the health department web site. Administrator Toni Corona says it’s an easy way for the media and the public to make sure they're doing their job, and restaurants are following the proper standards.[Full Story] |
 SIUE Leader In “Innovative Changes” WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report have cited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as an “up and coming school”. SIUE was one of three universities in the Midwest listed for making "innovative changes" in the areas of faculty, student life, campus life and facilities. The listing is in the magazines Best Colleges of 2011 issue that hits newsstands this week.[Full Story] |
 Illinois State Fair Wraps up 157th Edition WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Numbers are nowhere close to final, but Illinois State Fair manager Amy Bliefnick says this year’s attendance could surpass last year’s attendance of 854,794. Bliefnick says this year’s fair included several highs and lows. She says the highs were great agriculture programs, competitive contests, and the Selena Gomez concert Saturday night that nearly packed the house.[Full Story] |
 Psoriasis Advice WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that can cause some concern because some people believe it is contagious. But it is not contagious and can be treated. Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that affects about seven million people in the United States. [Full Story] |
 Sex Trafficking WBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 A new law will help fight sex trafficking as well as protect minors forced into the business. Gov. Pat Quinn has signed the Illinois Safe Children Act, which allows investigators to use wiretaps on suspected sex traffickers. It also protects undercover officers by using officer-safety recordings. [Full Story] |
 Pet Store LawsWBGZ Radio | Aug 23, 2010 Illinois pet stores and animal shelters will soon have to disclose health and breeding information for dogs and cats they sell. Currently, retailers have to give buyers that information upon request only. As of January 1st, the information must be posted on or near the animal's cage.[Full Story] |
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