SPRINGFIELD – A set of 1989 Chicago Bears pins, baseball cards of Hall of Famers Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron, collectibles from the U.S. bicentennial celebration, and a 14-karat yellow gold Omega woman’s watch are just a few of the unclaimed property items being auctioned online from September 19 to September 28, 2025. “Our online auction is a great opportunity for everyone to explore and find distinctive items to keep or to give as gifts,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. “If you’re a sports fan, we have some great baseball, basketball and hockey cards, or if you like unique jewelry, the auction features pocket watches, pins, and other treasures.” The online auction also features sports collectible cards of iconic baseball, basketball, and hockey players, including Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr., Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Wayne Gretzky, and Brett Hull. Some of the other
SPRINGFIELD – National Seat Check Saturday is Saturday, Sept. 27, with the Illinois Department of Transportation reminding parents and caregivers to take advantage of free car seat checking stations throughout the state. Technicians will be available to determine if your child is in the right car seat, provide instruction on how to install it correctly and explain the importance of registering with manufacturers in case of a recall. “Unfortunately, many parents are not well-informed about car seats,” said Stephane B. Seck-Birhame, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. “They believe they’re protecting their kids, but nearly half of car seats are either the wrong type for the child’s age and size or are installed incorrectly, which significantly increases the risk of injury in a crash. We know parents love their kids, so they’ll do everything in their power to protect them. A simple but crucial step is to double check
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced a bipartisan calling for the release of Azerbaijani economist and academic Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu. The resolution urges the Department of State to prioritize Dr. Ibadoghlu’s well-being and release; denounces the suppression of academic freedom and peaceful expression in Azerbaijan; and supports efforts at a lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It also notes that Azerbaijan’s attempt to improve its international image, including by hosting the upcoming Grand Prix auto race, will not succeed without easing its political repression. “Despite America’s dangerous and troubling retreat from the global stage at the behest of the Trump Administration, the United States remains a beacon of hope by those trapped under brutal regimes and for all who seek to enjoy the freedoms of democracy,” said Durbin. “As a U.S. Senator, I have used
UPDATE: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has canceled the Amber Alert as of noon on Saturday. Both girls were "safely recovered in Indiana," according to MSHP. ROCK PORT, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for two 12-year-old girls last seen Friday night at a high school football game in [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A memorial service will be held Saturday morning in Springfield for former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 79 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Jim Edgar, a lifelong Republican, began his political career in 1968 and served as a state representative for two terms [...]
We'll see a few showers potentially clip our northern counties this morning but otherwise we'll have a good amount of dry time for Saturday. Expect a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid 80s. A few spot storms may develop this afternoon which could potentially impact the metro and all of the [...]
ROCK PORT, Mo. - An Amber Alert has been issued for two missing 12-year-old girls, Emily Harrington and Emma Sue Hale, in northwest Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued the alert early this morning after the girls were last seen around 8:40 PM near Rock Port High School in Rock Port, Missouri. Emily Harrington [...]
ST. LOUIS - There's a lot of history to St. Louis---especially The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Behind the elaborate embellishments and decorations throughout the theatre, there are walls filled with it. In 1983, singer and songwriter Tony Orlando took it upon himself to leave his mark after a show at the Fabulous Fox along the staircase [...]
The new Illinois law doesn’t include any enforcement mechanisms or penalties for noncompliance, so it’s not immediately clear who, if anyone, can force compliance.
Robert “Bob” Lloyd Summers, 82, of St. Paul, MO passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 12, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Mary “Brenda” Summers (nee Goggins), children: Tracy (Brian) Robinson, Kevin…
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