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CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a mob action that occurred just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Division St. and Elston Ave. in Chicago. An ISP trooper was driving southbound on I-90 near Division St. and noticed congestion on the exit ramp and eastbound traffic on Division completely stopped. When the trooper approached the intersection of Division and Elston there were several vehicles blocking the intersection and people engaging in reckless driving stunts. At that time, people from a mob of about 100 people began to swarm the ISP trooper’s squad vehicle, jumping on the hood, breaking the windshield, kicking the vehicle, and throwing rocks, bricks, and fireworks. This type of dangerous behavior puts the general public at risk and will not be tolerated. ISP is fully investigating the incident, including deploying crime scene evidence technicians. If you have information related to this mob action, please call the ISP District

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GODFREY - Beverly Farm Foundation has announced that its annual fireworks display is again open to the public and is scheduled for Friday, July 8. The event will be held at Bev Farm, 6301 Humbert Road, Godfrey. The Beverly Farm resident choir will be performing at the campus pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 9 p.m. Those attending are advised to arrive as early as 7 p.m. for the choir performance. "Your Independence Day celebrations don't have to end on July 4," said Beverly Farm Foundation CEO Crystal Officer. "Come out to the Beverly Farm Annual Fireworks Display on Friday, July 8, 2022, for another night of fireworks and fun to close out the Fourth of July Week." "All our families and friends in the Riverbend area are invited to come out and enjoy our fireworks," Officer continued. "We'll be kicking off the evening with a performance by our resident choir at our campus pavilion across from the Groves B. Smith Recreation Center at 7:30 p.m. Then, our fireworks

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State senator and candidate for Missouri's 1st Congressional District Steven Roberts is the latest guest on Politically Speaking. He joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about why he decided to run against incumbent Cori Bush as well as his policy ideas including on abortion, gun control and the economy.

In 2021, the firm invested more than $225 million in 100 businesses across 27 states. The report also said 96% of portfolio company employees receive health benefits and 95% of employees have access to wealth creation programs such as a 401(k).

A new law signed by Gov. Mike Parson last week will shield nonprofits from being forced to disclose their donors to government agencies and allow for certain limited liability companies to contribute to candidates. Included in a bill modifying various tax credits is the “Personal Privacy Protection Act,” which would bar public agencies from requiring nonprofits […]

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has hired a new fundraising executive from an Atlanta-area university.

According to the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report, the three years covered by the report (2018-2020)... Read More

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 22 WHAT: Single-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash WHERE: U.S. Route 45 at Mary’s Lane, Massac County WHEN: July 3, 2022 at approximately 12:10 p.m. VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2021 Black Harley Davidson Motorcycle DRIVER: Unit 1- Charles P. Turner, 66-year-old male from Mayfield, KY - Deceased PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on US Route 45 at Mary's Lane. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 drove off the right side of the roadway and through the grassy ditch before ramping the embankment to Mary's Lane and becoming airborne. Unit 1 driver was ejected from the motorcycle. The driver of Unit 1 was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to his injuries.

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As usual, the Woodbridge Village Association did its part to increase small particulate matter in the local ecosystem on July 4th. But at least their show was prettier than the one most PM polluters put on. Every year I try to experiment with something different, and in 2022 I decided to (a) use a long ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Metallica has issued a statement commenting on the use of "Master of Puppets" in the new-premiered second volume of Stranger Things season four. The '80s thrash classic provides the soundtrack…

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Also this week, help with FAFSA federal student aid forms, and a Diversity-X job fair.

EDWARDSVILLE — Property fraud is the fastest-growing white-collar crime and the Madison County’s recorder’s office is offering a free program — Property Fraud Alert — notifying property owners when land documents are recorded in their name. “Property owners should always be on alert for potential recording fraud against their properties,” County Clerk/Recorder Debbie Ming-Mendoza’s Ming-Mendoza said. “Fraudulent activity by bad actors happens right here in Madison County. We’ve seen people impeded in the sale of their home due to unknown liens on their property. “We’ve also seen fraudulent quit claim deeds filed.” Most recordings are for legitimate reasons such as obtaining a mortgage, paying off a mortgage, refinancing, or filing a lien (an unpaid judgment) against a property owner, there are also fraudulent ones. Scammers who focus on property fraud create paperwork, which “proves” their ownership

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The Supreme Court’s decision to say “fuck it” to reproductive rights has resulted in plenty of firmly protected First Amendment expression. People are angry and have decided to let the Supreme Court, along with the rest of the federal government, know that they aren’t happy. Twitter user mattie daddy did the same thing, only using […]

GLEN CARBON - The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory for the Glen Carbon area beginning Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7, with heat index values over 100 degrees. Therefore, the Village of Glen Carbon has made a declaration that the Glen Carbon Police Department’s Community Room, located at 149 N. Main, Glen Carbon, will be open as a Cooling Shelter for Glen Carbon residents from Tuesday, July 5, through Saturday, July 9. The Glen Carbon Police Department encourages citizens to drink plenty of fluids, reduce, eliminate, or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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The St. Louis real estate market is showing signs of slowing, and real estate agents have noticed the return of buyer contingencies that had been abandoned in two years of record-setting activity during the pandemic.

According to the CDC, some of the most common heat-related illnesses are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and they each present different symptoms.

Some people want to be energy efficient while others just want to stay as cool as possible without overworking their air conditioning units.

July 5, 2022 To City Officials, the Cultural Resources Office, the Board of Adjustment, and the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood: Since September of 2021, the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood Association (FPSENA) has hosted three community engagement meetings for Lux Living’s development proposal at 1070 - 1094 S. Kingshighway Blvd. The FPSENA undertook these meetings [...]

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The deceased in a fatal house fire on July 1, 2022, in the 10000 block of Count Drive, in the North County Precinct, has been positively identified as Theodis Wise, 67 years of age, of the 1000 block of Riverview Boulevard in St. Louis, MO., 63147. St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons Detectives are currently investigating a house fire that resulted in the death of one individual. Fire personnel was able to extinguish the flames and upon entry into the residence, found an unresponsive individual in a rear bathroom. The individual was immediately transported to an area hospital and was later pronounced deceased. A preliminary investigation has revealed the fire to not be criminal in nature.

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