| Today's Local News |
 Charges May Be Filed In Big Rig CrashWBGZ Radio | Aug 16, 2010 A tractor-trailer flipped over on I-270 Sunday, after it was involved in an accident with another vehicle. It happened around 3:30pm in North St. Louis County near the Lilac exit. Authorities say it appears the driver of the car was trying to change lanes when it clipped the semi. [Full Story] |
 State Sales Tax Holiday EndsWBGZ Radio | Aug 16, 2010 Governor Pat Quinn says the state's first ever sales tax holiday was a success. Quinn says in addition to saving families money, he believes the program actually creates jobs. The sales tax holiday wrapped up yesterday, after going into effect nine days earlier.[Full Story] |
 Breast Feeding Benefits  WBGZ Radio | Aug 16, 2010 New parents always want to give their babies the very best. When it comes to nutrition, the best first food for babies is breast milk. Breast-fed babies are healthier and have fewer infections than formula-fed babies, says Becky Antonacci, registered dietitian and lactation consultant at SIU School of Medicine. She explains the benefits of breast feeding for babies.[Full Story] |
 Welcome to Illinois, where the welcome centers are closed. WBGZ Radio | Aug 16, 2010 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has closed its tourist information centers to save $2 million. Spokeswoman Marcelyn Love says the staffing of the centers had been outsourced to the Western Illinois Tourism Development Office and that the 34 people working at the centers were not state employees. She says DCEO is working with the state’s budget office to try to reopen the centers. [Full Story] |
 Brady Calls For State Prison Chief To ResignWBGZ Radio | Aug 16, 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady is calling for the state's prison chief to resign following the publication of a report on a controversial early release program. The Bloomington state senator made the call for Michael Randle to step down at a news conference yesterday. [Full Story] |
 MGT Reaction WBGZ Radio | Aug 16, 2010 One Republican lawmaker says there are still unanswered questions about the Department of Corrections early release program. Republican State Rep. Jim Durkin is sitting on a panel put together by Republicans to get answers about what went wrong when some 1,700 inmates were released early or served no time at all.[Full Story] |
 Kids Need More Exercise WBGZ Radio | Aug 15, 2010 Many children in the U.S. aren't getting enough exercise, which could lead to increased risk of health issues throughout their life. Recent studies show that about 20% of children in the United States are considered obese. It is with that in mind, Senior Services Plus in Alton is launching new exercise programs for kids and their families. [Full Story] |
 Man Charged With 65 KilosWBGZ Radio | Aug 15, 2010 On Thursday, the U.S. District Court charged 45-year-old Hilario Medina of Houston, Texas with possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. The charges carry a penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment and a fine of up to $5 million, as well as a term of supervised release of between five years and life to be served after release from incarceration.[Full Story] |
 Man Sentenced on Firearm ChargesWBGZ Radio | Aug 15, 2010 On Friday the U.S. District Court announced that 19-year-old Ahmaad Nunley of Collinsville pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with the serial number removed, obliterated or altered. [Full Story] |
 Hare on Jobs Bill WBGZ Radio | Aug 15, 2010 U.S. Congressman Phil Hare (D-Rock Island) wants people in his district to hear his version of what’s in the new federal jobs bill. Hare, in Springfield to tout the plan largely to teachers, says the $26 billion program will allow 5,600 Illinois teachers to keep their jobs. He says that doesn’t count the other public service workers—like police and firefighters—who will be helped with this funding.[Full Story] |
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