Tom Ackerman

St. Louis

Sports Director and Morning Anchor at KMOX-AM (St. Louis, MO)

Sports Director and Morning Host, @KMOXSports. @Cardinals broadcaster. College hoops play-by-play. TV host. Emcee. Coach. @IUSportsMedia alum.

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Articles

Looking to retire? New report suggests Springfield as top destination in Illinois

15 hours ago | yahoo.com | Tom Ackerman

While many retirees are known to flock to warmer places in the U.S. like Florida, some choose to settle down in Illinois. One publication ranked the best cities to retire in the Land of Lincoln. The best places to retireHere are the best cities for retirement, according to Retirement Living. More: Illinois Apple users may be eligible to receive part of $95M settlement. What to knowHow were the best cities determined?
Snoop Dogg, Sheryl Crow and more: Full lineup for the 2025 Illinois State Fair

15 hours ago | starcourier.com | Tom Ackerman

Tom AckermanSpringfield State Journal- RegisterMusic fans can now see the full lineup of artists who will be performing at the state fair in August. Nine recognizable musicians and bands are coming to Springfield. Here's who will be performing at the fair that runs from Aug. 7 to Aug. 17. Jake OwenCountry star Jake Owen can boast 10 No. 1 singles and more than 2.5 billion U.S. on-demand streams. He will take the stage in Springfield on Friday, Aug. 8. Owen is the most recent performer to be announced.
Severe weather possible Thursday, likely Friday in central Illinois

1 day ago | starcourier.com | Tom Ackerman

Central Illinois may see severe weather today, and it will more likely see severe weather Friday. National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for several counties in the area starting today and ending on Wednesday. The weekend is expected to be dry and pleasant. It will also be cooler compared to today and Friday. Central Illinois residents may see severe weather to end their work week.
Severe weather possible Thursday, likely Friday in central Illinois

1 day ago | sj-r.com | Tom Ackerman

Tom AckermanSpringfield State Journal- RegisterCentral Illinois may see severe weather today, and it will more likely see severe weather Friday. National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for several counties in the area starting today and ending on Wednesday. The weekend is expected to be dry and pleasant. It will also be cooler compared to today and Friday. Central Illinois residents may see severe weather to end their work week.
Illinois gas tax is increasing this July. Here's what you need to know

1 day ago | sj-r.com | Tom Ackerman

Starting July 1, the motor fuel tax on gasoline will be a little over 48 cents per gallon. The gas tax has been raised in recent years, following 2019 legislation that increases it alongside inflation rates. Illinois' gas taxes are second only to California. Gas will soon get a little more expensive in Illinois. The motor fuel tax has increased in recent years and it will again in July. Here’s what's happening with the tax. How much will gas be taxed?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs order restricting autism data collection

3 days ago | usatoday.com | Tom Ackerman

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order restricting state agencies from collecting and sharing autism-related data, in response to federal efforts to create a database for autism research. The order, signed by Pritzker on May 7, came after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to use Medicare and Medicaid data to help study autism.
Autism data collection restricted by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker order

3 days ago | usatoday.com | Tom Ackerman

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order restricting state agencies from collecting and sharing autism-related data, in response to federal efforts to create a database for autism research. The order, signed by Pritzker on May 7, came after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to use Medicare and Medicaid data to help study autism.
Driver in fatal Illinois crash may have suffered medical emergency, authorities say

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Steven Spearie |Tom Ackerman |Thao Nguyen |Thảo Nguyen

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The driver of a vehicle that plowed into a building hosting an after-school program in Illinois, killing three children and a teenager, was not under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and may have suffered a medical emergency, state police said. Preliminary toxicology test results for Marianne Akers, 44, came back negative and no charges have been filed in the case, Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly said at a news conference May 1.
Driver in fatal Illinois crash may have suffered medical emergency, authorities say

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Steven Spearie |Tom Ackerman |Thao Nguyen |Thảo Nguyen

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The driver of a vehicle that plowed into a building hosting an after-school program in Illinois, killing three children and a teenager, was not under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and may have suffered a medical emergency, state police said. Preliminary toxicology test results for Marianne Akers, 44, came back negative and no charges have been filed in the case, Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly said at a news conference May 1.
'Our hearts are broken, but this helps a little bit.' Vigil held for Chatham crash victims

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tom Ackerman

Despite weather concerns, half of Glenwood High School's football field bleachers were packed on April 30 with community members to remember three children and an 18-year-old who died two days prior. It was the second vigil for the four Ball-Chatham students Ainsley Johnson, 8; Kathryn Corley, 7, and Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, all of Chatham, and Rylee Britton, 18, of Springfield.