McDonald’s US Sales Up For Third Straight Quarter
Oakbrook, IL (KTRS) McDonald’s US sales continue to rise as the chain fights to win back customers. The Illinois-based company reports that sales rose 5.4 percent at established U.S. locations in the first quarter, marking the third straight increase. Global sales rose 6.2 percent at established locations. For the quarter ended March 31, McDonald’s Corp. earned…
Faith Leaders, Activists Seek Answers In Fatal Police Shooting In North City
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Faith leaders and protesters are calling for answers in the wake of a fatal police shooting in north St. Louis. Dozens faith leaders and activists gathered Thursday morning for a prayer vigil to remember 15-year-old Jorevis Scruggs. This was followed by a protest Thursday night. Police say Scruggs was shot by…
Illinois lawmakers work on a $600M lifeline for colleges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A temporary funding fix for financially struggling Illinois colleges and universities is in limbo because lawmakers delayed a vote on a rare bipartisan measure that would send them $600 million. Republican House Leader Jim Durkin told lawmakers Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign the bill if it gets to him. The House…