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Hawks Fans Fill Gym with Kelly Green for Historic Girls Win

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OKAWVILLE - If there ever was a sixth man in a basketball gymnasium it was the Carrollton Hawks sea of green that occupied every seat on one side of the Okawville Gym in the IHSA Class 1A Super Sectional matchup against Albion Edwards County. Carrollton High School’s basketball team is set to compete in the state finals starting Thursday, March 6, 2025, with a 62-44 win over Albion Edwards County at CEFCU Arena in Bloomington-Normal, following a strong that has galvanized support from the local community. The Hawks secured a spot in the finals after the decisive victory on Monday night, March 3, 2025, drawing hundreds of fans who packed the gym in the school colors of Kelly Green and White. Hawks' Head Coach Brian Madson praised the Hawks turnout, describing the atmosphere as “phenomenal.” He noted the enthusiasm of the student section, which has been consistently impressive throughout the season. “We’ve had pep assemblies the last couple of games,

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Wood River Man Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Pursuit

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OTTERVILLE – A Wood River man accused of fleeing from a Jersey County traffic stop at high speeds in a stolen car faces multiple felonies after other unlawful items were found in his possession. Justin G. Rodewald, 37, of Wood River, was charged on Feb. 24, 2025 with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle (a Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (a Super Class 3 felony), unlawful possession of methamphetamine (a Class 3 felony) and aggravated fleeing/attempting to eluded a peace officer (a Class 4 felony). Rodewald allegedly failed to stop in Otterville after an officer signaled for him to stop his vehicle. He reportedly drove more than 100 miles per hour over the legal speed limit in an attempt to elude the officer. The vehicle Rodewald was driving had been stolen, according to court documents. He was also found in possession of “a fixed blade knife with a blade longer than three inches,” as well as less than five grams of methamphetamine.

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 409: What Twitter Teaches Us About DOGE

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Support us on Patreon » We’re finally getting back into the rhythm of things, and in fact right at this very moment Mike is recording a brand new original episode for next week on the podcast — but this week, we’ve got a cross-post and a special extra treat. Mike recently once again joined Andy Levy […]
Leigh Beadon

UPDATE: Man Robbed in Baden neighborhood (Arrest Made)

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UPDATE: Arrest Made: On March 3, 2025, District 6 Detectives arrested a 27-year-old relative to an ongoing investigation into multiple online marketplace robberies. On March 4, 2025 the Circuit Attorney’s Office issued three counts of Robbery 1st Degree, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, three counts of UUW- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, two […]

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Suleima Rojas

UPDATE: Couple Robbed by Man in Baden (Arrest Made)

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On February 17, 2025, around 6:30PM, District 6 officers responded to a call for a hold up that occurred in the 400 block of Blase Ave. Upon arriving, they met with a 25-year-old man who stated he and his girlfriend were robbed at gunpoint while trying to make a sale via an online marketplace.

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Sean Mazzola

UPDATE: Man robbed in Baden Neighborhood (Arrest Made)

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Arrest Made: On March 3, 2025, District 6 Detectives arrested 27-year-old Jerod Scott relative to an ongoing investigation into multiple online marketplace robberies. On March 4, 2025 the Circuit Attorney's Office issued three counts of Robbery 1st Degree, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, three counts of UUW- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and one count of misdemeanor Stealing.

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Suleima Rojas

Blast Off to Culinary Stardom: The Space Shuttle Café Launches Search for Next Shuttle Chef

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ALTON - Flock Food Truck Park and Bar is launching a cosmic culinary competition to find the next "Shuttle Chef" for its iconic Space Shuttle Café, a converted WWII-era McDonnell-Douglas DC-3 aircraft that serves as a stationary food truck in Alton's vibrant food scene. This extraordinary opportunity invites passionate food entrepreneurs to take command of the world's only street-legal DC-3 airplane, transformed into a fully equipped commercial kitchen and painted in NASA Space Shuttle theming. The selected chef will operate the Space Shuttle Café from April 18th to November 2nd, 2025, with the chance to showcase their unique culinary vision. "The Space Shuttle Café represents a truly one-of-a-kind culinary platform," said Laura Windisch, General Manager at Flock. "We're not just offering kitchen space—we're providing a launchpad for culinary innovation that comes with its own built-in audience and fascinating history." The Opportunity Includes: Full

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Illinois State Board of Education Recognizes O'Fallon Custodian Stephanie Watson's Impact

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O'FALLON — Stephanie Watkins, a custodian at Carriel Junior High, has been honored with the Illinois State Board of Education Award of Special Recognition, as announced by the O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90. The award, part of the 225 Those Who Excel program, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to education in Illinois. O'Fallon Community School District officials expressed their pride in Watkins's achievement, highlighting her dedication to the school community. "Congratulations, Stephanie! We are glad you call D90 home," the district said in a statement. The recognition underscores the vital role that support staff play in creating a positive educational environment for students. The custodians at each school play such an important role day-in and day-out in keeping the school clean and sanitary for students.

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Taste of St. Louis leaving downtown for St. Louis County

4 months 1 week ago
A massive St. Louis food festival is making a big change. Taste of St. Louis announced Tuesday morning that its 2025 event will relocate from downtown St. Louis to Clayton. While some speculated the move was due to safety concerns downtown, festival organizers said Clayton offered a more suitable location. "We’re proud to say that Taste of St. Louis has never experienced any safety or security issues at any of our past four locations," the festival said in its Tuesday announcement. "The truth…
Jennifer Somers, Hunter Bassler and Brent Solomon