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BELLEVILLE — A 60-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening, June 6, 2025, on Centreville Avenue, the Belleville Police Department reported. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Centreville Avenue. Officers responding to the scene found the pedestrian, described as a white male, unconscious and seriously injured in the roadway. Emergency personnel provided life-saving measures and transported him to a local hospital, where he later died. The vehicle involved was a gold 1998 Chevrolet S-10. The driver, a 61-year-old white male, remained at the scene and was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence following a preliminary investigation. He was subsequently released pending further investigation. The Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit assisted with the investigation. Belleville Police Detectives are working in coordination with the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office to

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a total of $4.4 million in funding through the release of two Section 319(h) Grant Program Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for both watershed-based planning projects as well as watershed-based plan implementation projects to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments to Illinois’ surface and groundwater resources. “Illinois EPA’s Section 319 program enables us to prioritize projects in areas where nonpoint source pollution is a significant cause of impairment in local watersheds,” said Acting Director Jennings. “Projects focused on the development of a watershed management plan, or the eventual implementation of such plans are essential to addressing and improving water quality throughout Illinois.” NPS pollution is caused by rainfall

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky has released its Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. A total of 9,785 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance, including the following local students: Jerseyville: Chloe Chastain Edwardsville: Nevaeh Kiley Margaret G. Terry To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes. Some UK colleges require a 3.5 GPA to make the Dean’s List. The full Dean's List can be accessed by visiting: https://provost.uky.edu/deans-list .

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a new grant program, the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) Priority Watershed Implementation, offering up to $788,000 in funding for nonpoint source (NPS) pollution edge-of-field control projects to prevent, eliminate, or reduce nitrate loads to Illinois’ surface waters that serve as public water supply sources. Best management practices (BMPs) that are eligible for this funding include the following edge-of-field agricultural practices: • Denitrifying Bioreactor (CP 605) • Saturated Buffer (CP 604) • Constructed Wetland (CP 656) “Illinois EPA is excited to offer a grant program that is directly connected to the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy,” said Acting Director Jennings. “Edge-of-field BMPs will reduce nitrate loss, improve water quality, and reduce loading to the Gulf hypoxic zone.” Through the GHP Priority

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ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, 2025. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies or vendors that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage. Visitors are encouraged to check the current operational status of USACE recreation areas for any closures, restrictions or safety alerts prior to visiting. The Recreation Operational Status website can be found at https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/status.cfm?state=Map . Click on any state for the current overall status of USACE recreation areas within the state and fo

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s “Unite for Veterans” rally on the National Mall, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered impassioned remarks slamming Donald Trump for using our nation’s heroes as political pawns, firing them by the thousands and making it harder for them to access the quality care and benefits they’ve earned. In her speech, the Senator drew from her personal experience serving in the military to call on her fellow Veterans to continue their lifelong mission of keeping this nation strong by pushing back against Trump’s cruel, anti-Veteran agenda. Photos of the event can be found on Duckworth’s website , and video of Duckworth’s remarks can be found in the rally’s livestream . Key Quotes: “America is what it is today because of the blood our brothers and sisters shed in combat zones. Our children grow up with the rights they deserve because of the sweat that’s poured

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Rockhurst University has announced the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The following students earned a place on the list: Glen Carbon, IL: Morgan Marshall Granite City, IL: Ella Wilmsmeyer Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly 4,000 students, its mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Rockhurst among the top Midwest Regional Universities. Rockhurst has held the community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching since

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A man was fatally shot, and two people, including an 8-year-old, were injured when a suspect opened fire on their vehicle.

Anheuser-Busch has a storied history. With a legacy that transcends beer, the company takes particular pride in its team of Clydesdales. On this one-hour tour, you can get up close […]

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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]

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The biggest fans of Budweiser must book a Beermaster Tour while they’re in St. Louis. The two-hour tour gives guests an all-access look at how the King of Beers is […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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ALTON - Tracy Inman has finally found his voice. The country singer-songwriter has written lyrics his entire life, but it wasn’t until three years ago that he started to record his music. Now, one of his songs was considered for a Grammy, he’s playing at venues across the region, and he can’t wait to see what’s next for the music he loves to make. “That’s very, very awesome to know that people are listening to it. That’s huge. You can’t ask for anything more than that,” Inman said. “Success depends on how you judge it. I judge success based on people listening. I don’t judge it monetarily. I’m not naive enough to think I’m going to be opening for major acts and stuff like that. But I do believe that my songs are good enough that someone will record them. What makes me happiest is that people listen to them.” Inman released his first album, “It’s About Time,” on all streaming

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Back by popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition returns to the Saint Louis Science Center on May 16. In 79 A.D., the thriving seaport city of Pompeii was frozen in time […]

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On This Day, June 9, 1972 ...Bruce Springsteen signed a record deal with Columbia Records. He had auditioned for the label’s A&R exec John Hammond in New York City the…

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