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New Illinois Law Updates School Code to Tackle AI-Generated Cyberbullying
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (263+ words) A major shift is coming to Illinois classrooms as state lawmakers move to protect students from the evolving world of digital harassment. With the signing of House Bill 3851, the state has officially expanded the definition of cyberbullying within the Illinois…...
Wednesday Yellow Sheet " July 1, 2026 " Metropolis and Massac County News
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (1363+ words) WMOK " Massac County, IL "The National Weather Service in Paducah is urging residents to understand that an Excessive Heat Warning signifies conditions far more dangerous than typical summer weather. According to meteorologists, the body normally cools itself through the evaporation…...
Metropolis Chamber Announces Summer Mix & Mingle at Farmer & Company Real Estate
20+ hour, 29+ min ago (112+ words) 920wmok. com The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has invited the community to a "Summer Mix & Mingle" networking event scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The gathering will take place from 4: 00 PM to 6: 00 PM CDT at Farmer & Co Real Estate, located at 701 E. 5th St. in…...
National Weather Service Issues Warning: Extreme Heat Expected to Exceed Critical Safety Thresholds
21+ hour, 59+ min ago (203+ words) 920wmok. com WMOK " Massac County, IL " The National Weather Service in Paducah is urging residents to understand that an Excessive Heat Warning signifies conditions far more dangerous than typical summer weather. According to meteorologists, the body normally cools itself through the…...
Power Restored Early After Blown Insulator Sparks Outages Across Massac County
22+ hour, 20+ min ago (130+ words) 920wmok. com WMOK " Massac County, IL " It was a long evening yesterday for many folks listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond who found themselves suddenly without power. The trouble began around 6: 00 p. m. yesterday, when word first started to roll…...
Metropolis Chamber to Host Lunch & Learn on Business IT Security " Wednesday, July 8
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (147+ words) 920wmok. com The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has announced its upcoming Monthly Lunch & Learn, scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The event will take place from 11: 30 AM to 12: 30 PM CDT at Harrah's Metropolis River Room. This month's featured guest speaker is Josh Shepard…...
Connecting Students to Careers: Illinois Classrooms Set to Benefit from New STEAM Pipeline Law
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (236+ words) A newly enacted Illinois education law is opening up fresh avenues for high schoolers looking to get a foot in the door of high-tech and creative industries. The goal is to move beyond the traditional textbook structure and give students…...
Pre-Trial Reset for George E. Bradfield Following New Evidence Motions
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (144+ words) A scheduled pre-trial conference for George E. Bradfield was reset today following a case management conference conducted via Zoom. The brief hearing included State's Attorney Stratemeyer, Special Prosecutor Robinson, and defense attorney Cervantez, with Bradfield appearing via video from the Massac…...
Illinois State Police Seeks the Public's Assistance Identifying the Remains of a Man Discovered in Lake Mattoon | WMOK
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (128+ words) LAKE MATTOON" Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 8 is seeking the public's assistance identifying the remains of a man discovered in Lake Mattoon. On the evening of June 28, 2026, boaters observed part of a human arm in Lake…...
Massac County High School Class of 1989 Plans Summer Reunion
2+ day, 26+ min ago (126+ words) The Massac County High School Class of 1989 is officially gearing up for a summer celebration. A "Save the Date" announcement has been issued for the upcoming class reunion, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event will…...