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2 men injured in chemical explosion at East St. Louis factory

3 years 5 months ago
Two men were injured in a chemical explosion Sunday night at Allnex USA, a resins factory in East St. Louis. East St. Louis Assistant Fire Chief George McClellan told KSDK the explosion happened at about 10 p.m. inside the plant, starting a fire and causing significant damage to parts of the factory. In a statement Monday afternoon, the company said one of the men was treated at the hospital and released and the other remained in the hospital for treatment. McClellan said the flames were through…
Hayley Vawter, KSDK

Slide In To Alton and Collinsville For 2022 All-Star Restaurant Week

3 years 5 months ago
ALTON – Round the bases during All-Star Restaurant Week in both Alton and Collinsville and enjoy delicious summer dishes served up by locally owned and operated area restaurants. All-Star Restaurant Week begins Tuesday, July 12 and runs through Tuesday, July 19. Participating restaurants have hit it out of the park with amazing Restaurant Week specials for lunch and dinner. Diners can expect fixed-price meals with lunch set at $15 and dinners at $30, or in some cases, two can dine for $30. “Restaurant Week is a great way to celebrate all the amazing locally owned and operated restaurants in the Great Rivers & Routes region,” Cory Jobe, President & CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said. “From Alton to Collinsville, we are able to highlight our delicious destinations to the visiting public and local residents eager to try something new.” Mouthwatering specials include pastas, woodfired pizzas, tender ribeye sandwiches, traditional Irish

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