Car bursts into flames after driver loses control on I-57

BENTON, IL (WSIL) — A car driving on I-57 burst into flames after the fuel tank was damaged due to the driver losing control of the car.

Here’s a link to the story at WSIL.

Rend Lake College and Murphy-Wall celebrate 20 years

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL — The Rend Lake College Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus, a Perry County extension of the Rend Lake College main campus in Ina, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week.

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Cyber Monday deals raked in billions

Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers are turning online for Cyber Monday to score more discounts on gifts and other items that have ballooned in price because of high inflation.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Crush of early voters sets up big election day in Georgia US Senate runoff

The busiest week of early voting in Georgia history concluded with over 1.8 million ballots cast before election day in the U.S. Senate runoff.

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Daily Hope by Rick Warren: When You Want to Know, ‘How Long, Lord?’

Many people suffer from prolonged pain, whether it’s chronic physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, or financial pain.

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Minnesota high school wins state football title with unbelievable Hail Mary and lateral for touchdown

The Minnesota high school Class 3A football championship came down to the wire Saturday and ended with an incredible Hail Mary pass and lateral for the win.

Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.

Media’s Hunter Biden collusion: ‘Twitter files’ dump has them on defense, attacking the messenger

There was a time when the disclosure of a back channel for politically motivated censorship would have generated widespread acclaim and called for awards. This is not that time. Just ask Matt Taibbi.

Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.

Northwestern upsets No. 20 Michigan State 70-63 on the road in the Wildcats’ Big Ten opener

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Boo Buie scored 20 points and Northwestern beat No. 20 Michigan State 70-63 on Sunday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested

PARADISE, Texas (AP) — A 7-year-old Texas girl has been found dead two days after being reported missing, and a FedEx driver who made a delivery to her home shortly before she disappeared was arrested in her death.

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Gun store owner: Proposed gun and magazine ban would make criminals of ordinary Illinoisans

(The Center Square) – Democrats and gun control groups are aiming to ban certain types of weapons in Illinois. A gun store owner says if that happens, they’ll file a lawsuit immediately.

Here’s the link to thes story at WSIL.

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