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ALTON - Deputy Police Chief Jarrett Ford released recent stats that showed Alton issued 56 distracted driving citations in addition to 45 citations for various offenses during the April Distracted Driving Enforcement Period. The Alton Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort. “Distracted Driving Awareness Month isn’t about citations – it’s about saving lives," Deputy Chief Ford said. "This enforcement period allowed the Alton Police Department to bring a heightened awareness to deter motorists from engaging in this deadly behavior." Ford said using your phone in anything other than the handsfree mode in Illinois is not only dangerous but also illegal. "'Drop it and Drive' is more than a catchphrase," he added. "It is advice that can save the lives of drivers, passengers, and other road users." The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds

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ST. LOUIS - FreightWeekSTL returns May 23 through May 27 as a virtual event featuring seven engaging discussions focused on the latest trends and innovations influencing worldwide freight movement and highlighting the global access available from the St. Louis bi-state region. For the fifth consecutive year, the conference is being offered in partnership with Inland Marine Expo (IMX). IMX will host its in-person conference May 23-25 in downtown St. Louis, bringing hundreds of inland waterway experts and industry leaders to the St. Louis area. The combined events provide an opportunity to hear from and engage with freight and logistics experts, international shippers, carriers and other leading companies – as well as regional leaders from eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. “FreightWeekSTL 2022 will kick off with Innovation Day, during which we will share the latest advances in the efforts to develop an autonomous, zero-emissions railcar and also provide an update

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As filmmaker Paul Schenkman has observed, the battle was “much more significant than anyone ever realized.”

The nonprofit devoted to early childhood literacy through volunteer classroom readers and book giveaways is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the region.

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities say a doctor and former substitute teacher in the Charleston, South Carolina area has been arrested in connection with a 2018 sexual assault of a teenager. According to Andrew Knapp, a spokesperson for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Dewayne Williams was arrested by the US Marshals Service in [...]

ST. LOUIS - Independence Center, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping adults living with mental illness, is spreading awareness during May as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the pandemic has drastically impacted the number of people suffering from anxiety and depression, making Independence Center’s services more important than ever. “You never know what someone could be struggling with behind closed doors,” said Independence Center Business Development Manager Abby Berger. “If you know someone living with a mental illness, it is important to be a resource for them. We have programs and help available for anyone trying to battle their mental health on their own and we’re here to support them.” Jim Pace, a member of the Independence Center, has dealt with his diagnosis of schizophrenia for most of his life. He said his involvement with the Independence Center has brought him an

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Fire and rescue crews in southern Illinois responded to an unusual call for service this weekend.

“I’m trained to teach survival swimming to kids 6 months to 6 years old. So, they know what to do in case they fall in the water," Christie Cloutman said.

She's the first Somali wild ass born at the zoo since 2019.

SPRINGFIELD - Tickets for the highly anticipated Willie Nelson & Family went on sale Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. on the Ticketmaster website . Fairgoers are reminded that Ticketmaster is the only authorized ticket broker for the Illinois State Fair. All other websites and offers may be fraudulent and buyers should beware. “Willie Nelson & Family is a great addition to an already amazing grandstand lineup,” said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. “Fairgoers can sing along with classics like ‘Always on my Mind’ to hits from his most recent album First Rose of Spring. This truly is a concert that will have something for every generation.” In addition to Willie Nelson & Family, Sam Hunt, Demi Lovato, Brooks & Dunn, TLC, Shaggy, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Chapel Hart, Disturbed, Nita Strauss, and Sammy Hagar and The Circle will headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage. Look for an announcement soon on the final act. Friday, August 12

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Damon Hawkins, 47, of the 1300 block of Montclair Avenue, was found dead on a parking near his home.

Messenger: Some children lacked access to laptops or other technology during pandemic because of fines and fees for broken or lost equipment.

“The 'Lost Speech' Found: ” Part of the Looking for Lincoln Conversations live online events SPRINGFIELD - On May 29, 1856, Lincoln gave the keynote address at a convention held in downtown Bloomington to establish a new political party opposed to the expansion of slavery—the Republican Party. The McLean County Museum of History and Looking for Lincoln are proud to collaborate on a public program about this pivotal moment in US history on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 7 pm. During the online presentation, learn why this speech came to be known as the “Lost Speech,” its impact on the creation of the Republican Party, and how the speech is not really “lost.” The program will be presented by Bill Kemp. Mr. Kemp has served as a librarian for the not-for-profit McLean County Museum of History for nineteen years. He has graduate degrees from the University of Illinois Springfield and Illinois State University. Viewers can watch and participate i

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ALTON - Illinois American Water’s work to separate the Alton combined sewer system and install new sanitary sewers continues. Below is information about this week’s road closures –May 9, 2022 Piasa Valley Area: Asphalt paving will begin at 6am on the morning of 5/9/22 on 6th Street between Alby and George Street, and Alby Street between 6th Street north to 12th Street. DURING THIS TIME, THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Residents need to park on side streets adjacent to these two roads during that time. 12th Street is closed east to George Street. A common detour of using 13th Street and Alton Street will not be allowed, and traffic will need to use Blair Avenue east to Henry Street during this closure on 12th Street. 10th Street is closed between Alby Street and George Street. Brick pavement restoration is currently happening on 8th Street. Please drive carefully in this area, as there is a lot of construction equipment moving around the different work areas.

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U2 singer Bono and guitarist The Edge paid a surprise visit on Sunday to a subway station in Kyiv, Ukraine, that's currently serving as a bomb shelter, where the duo…

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Mind, Art, Experience: 10 Years of Chess & Culture in Saint Louis celebrates the best chess, art and culture from all 50 exhibitions held at

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There are more than 181,000 Missourians carrying medical marijuana cards.

Learn how artist-designed wallpaper can make a statement in your space.

Pearl Jam continued to pay tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins with a cover of the Foo Fighters song "Cold Day in the Sun" during their concert in Los Angels…

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The fastest game on Earth.   HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores the science behind ice hockey. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of

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