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2015-2016 Flood: What We Know So Far

2015-2016 Flood: What We Know So Far

Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers have caused major flooding in Missouri and southern Illinois, leading to voluntary evacuations and road closures. The governors of both states have declared a state of emergency, and water levels on the Mississippi River shattered records. While this story is still developing, here are the main things you need to know about the recent floods.

Breaking Flood Records: Thebes, Cape Girardeau, Cairo

Credit The National Weather Service / Mississippi River at Thebes, Illinois

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Return to Vietnam

The rifleman was stationed near Cu Chi and was part of Alpha Company, for whom he walked point or flank for 63 days. "On point, you work with the guy behind you. I didn't get to know people very well; we weren't like the band of brothers. It didn't p ... Read more

Chantelle Porter Is Now the First Black Woman Judge in Illin

She worked hard for this!

The Supreme Court of Illinois recently appointed Chantelle Porter, former family law attorney, as the first Black woman judge in the state's 18th judicial circuit, Black Enterprise reports.

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Blowing Up Missouri

It sounds ridiculous to blow up and flood part of a state, but this ridiculous idea worked.

By Sheila J. Simon

A dry fall and winter is a great time to plan for the next big Mississippi River flood. The flood is inevitable, ... Read more

Illinois Has 102 Counties–Here’s The Smallest One

There's just something about a woman making the "small" sign by holding two fingers slightly apart that brings out the inner George Costanza in guys. You just want to shout "I was in the pool!"

However, in this case, when we're talking about small things, we mean Illinois counties, not other things that just may start with the same consonant.

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Before Getting To Illinois' Smallest County (In Population), Just Know That Our Smallest County Is Fa ... Read more

Pulaski Co. Courthouse to remain closed until Jan. 19 due to

MOUND CITY, Ill. (KFVS) - The Pulaski County Courthouse in Mound City, Illinois will be closed on Thursday, January 7.

Plans were to have the courthouse up and running again on Wednesday, Jan. 13, but this has been postponed.

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Here’s why Dickson Mounds is temporarily closing some of i

The Illinois State Museum is temporarily shutting down some of the exhibits at Dickson Mounds in Lewistown.

The museum is reviewing and removing some artifacts as part of a consultation process with the tribes whose ancestors are buried ... Read more

Take A Scenic Illinois Road Trip To These 10 Hidden Gems

Pack up the car, there's no way you've seen all 10 of these.

Believe it or not, fall is about to come knocking on our door. While the season does seem to be getting fleeter (fleetier?) every year, it's still the most beautiful time of ye ... Read more

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Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.

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