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CARLINVILLE - A 49-year-old man died in a motorcycle-truck accident involving a box trailer at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, on Illinois Route 108 at East Second Road, Montgomery County, Illinois State Police reported on Thursday morning. The victim in the crash was Ronald C. Schaaff of Carlinville, who operated the motorcycle. ISP said Illinois Route 108 was closed for approximately 4 hours. Th e Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 18 WHAT: Two-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash. WHERE: Illinois Route 108 at East 2 nd Road, Montgomery County. WHEN: 5:40 p.m, May 11, 2022 VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2008 Red Yamaha Motorcycle Unit 2- 2013 Blue Dodge Truck pulling a box trailer DRIVERS : Unit 1 – Ronald C. Schaaff, 49-year-old male from Carlinville, IL – Deceased Unit 2 – Harold K. Schmidt, 57-year-old male from Carlinville, IL PRELIMINARY: " A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred:

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The developer said the project will be “developed with private dollars and will provide significant tax revenues to local government entities.”

Tariq Redden, 20, of north St. Louis County died Tuesday night.

Missouri charter schools will see millions in increased funding under a bill headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk with provisions protecting money allocated to local school districts. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, has been a three-year effort by charter school proponents to obtain more funds for their students. The bill also […]

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Justice Lisa Holder White, who currently sits on the 4th District Illinois Appellate Court, will fill the seat in July.

Today on TAP: A federal court in Tennessee could require Starbucks to adhere to labor law now—not, as has been customary, in the far distant future.

A new European-inspired dining concept will open in the former Café Natasha’s location at 3200 S. Grand Blvd. Here's what the new restaurant's partners and chef have in store for diners.

EDWARDSVILLE - Chief Deputy Sheriff Major Jeffrey C. Connor was presented with a lifesaving award recently by Sheriff John Lakin for actions in February 2021. "Major Connor was on his way to work when he overheard police radio traffic of a possible disturbance on interstate 270," Sheriff Lakin said. "Major Connor was close. Major Connor responded and found it was actually a medical emergency. Major Connor performed CPR for approximately nine minutes before other first responders arrived." Sheriff Lakin added: "It was later learned the individual made a full recovery and was released six days later from the hospital."Your fast response, critical decision-making, and CPR training were instrumental in the good outcome. You went above and beyond the call of duty. "Major Connor, we appreciate your dedication to duty and service! Thank you!"

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A Maryland Heights-based provider of behavioral and mental health services has expanded its footprint into West Virginia with the acquisition of a privately owned human services business.

After more than two years of closure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Louis concert venue the Ready Room is finally returning to the Grove, in the space formerly occupied by Atomic Cowboy at 4140 Manchester Avenue. And according to a press release Thursday afternoon, that's not the only change being made to the beloved venue. In addition to being a destination to catch a concert, the Ready Room will now also operate as a bar and restaurant, with an expanded and fully renovated layout. The Ready Room team, consisting of co-owners Mike Cracchiolo and Rick Giordano, tapped Chef Pepe Kehm of the Clayton restaurant Peno to design the menu, which will deliver a fusion of southern Italian and St. Louis staples.

ALTON/GODFREY - Ford J. Green, 90, died at 9:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Bethalto. Margaret Freer, who served with him for many years on the Village of Godfrey’s Parks and Recreation Department Board and helped with his program All God’s Children Shall Have Shoes, said she remembers him as “an angel” who cared deeply for his community. “There was no kinder person,” Freer said. “He loved life, he loved his community … him and his wife, they were both just wonderful people. The community has lost an angel, for sure.” Green married the former Colleen Winders on October 16, 1951, in Salem, IL. For many years, they volunteered together at several organizations in the Alton/Godfrey area, including Alton Memorial Hospital and Heritage Days. They helped start the Khoury League in Godfrey and were still involved when it was converted to Godfrey Park and Rec. They also ran the All God’s Children Shall Have Shoes

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JERSEY - Three Crime Stopper Awards were honored Tuesday at a Two Rivers Crime Stoppers meeting for their efforts to save a life. Deputy Katlin Edwards and Deputy Caleb Gibson were awarded a life-saving award for locating a subject who had attempted suicide. They provided life-saving measures until EMs could arrive on the scene. K9 Jax along with Deputy Decker was awarded a life-saving award for locating a suicidal subject who had fled into the woods. K9 Jax located the subject and he was provided with the help he need at that time. "Congratulations to these deputies and the extraordinary efforts they put forth to keep the citizens of Jersey County safe," Two Rivers Crime Stoppers said at the meeting.

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Taqueria Morita will feature items such as tacos and other seasonal dishes with local vegetables at the center of the menu.

A man is dead after police say he doused himself with a flammable liquid and then set himself on fire.

Hunting season for eastern gray and fox squirrels begins later this month, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.

We’ve noted repeatedly that despite a steady stream of breathless rhetoric about America’s “dedication to bridging the digital divide,” U.S. government leaders still don’t actually know where broadband is or isn’t available. It only takes a few minutes perusing the FCC’s $350 million broadband map to realize government data completely hallucinates both speeds and competitors, and […]

ST. LOUIS – Experience blues music like never before on the Arch grounds! Gateway Arch Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Blues Museum and the National Park Service, is thrilled to host Blues at the Arch, reimagined as a free music festival, Aug. 12-14, 2022 . The Blues at the Arch Festival pays tribute to St. Louis' storied blues history and showcases the talents of national and local entertainers in the North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park, near the Eads Bridge and Laclede’s Landing. For the first time, the 2022 Blues at the Arch Festival will feature food trucks, a market, after-parties, and more on Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13. On Sunday, Aug. 14, guests are invited to attend a special Sunday Blues Brunch at 612North and explore the park and National Blues Museum. Additionally, local visual artists can enter a competition to design the 2022 festival poster. “We are eager to welcome guests from across the country to Gateway Arch

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