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ISP Arrests Man In Fatal Crash Involving State Trooper Carns, State Police Director Issues Remarks

4 months 4 weeks ago
JOLIET – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 69-year-old John Fleet of Wilmington, IL for Scott’s Law (Class 4 Felony) after a fatal crash last night involving Trooper Clay M. Carns. Around 9:42 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, Trooper Carns observed debris in a lane on southbound I-55 just north of Blodgett Road near Channahon, and he initiated his emergency lights, pulling over to the right shoulder. Trooper Carns exited his vehicle and was standing in the lane grabbing the debris when a Chevrolet Silverado struck Trooper Carns. The driver of the Chevrolet was identified as John Fleet. Trooper Carns was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, where at approximately 10:45 p.m., he succumbed to his injuries. Fleet was not injured and remained on scene. “This is a sad day for the Illinois State Police as we mourn the death of Trooper Clay M. Carns who was killed while serving the people of Illinois and working to keep

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Midwest Members Male Athlete Of Month: Bowling Achiever Balances Sports and Academics with Excellence

4 months 4 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER - Tim Melton, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in bowling, a sport he has dedicated five years to mastering. Under the guidance of coach Garry Herron, Melton has achieved an impressive average of over 200 pins, a testament to his hard work during the offseason. Melton credits his success to the support of his mentor, Paul Nichols, saying, "I would like to thank Paul Nichols for always being there for me." This support has been crucial as Melton balances his athletic pursuits with academic excellence, currently ranking first in his class and on track to be a co-valedictorian. Melton is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month. In addition to bowling, Melton is involved in golf, where he has advanced to sectionals for two consecutive years, and baseball, where he plays as a first and third baseman. His commitment to sports has instilled in him a sense of perseverance that he applies to all

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Grafton Winter Lights Parade Draws Huge Crowd

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GRAFTON - The recent Grafton Winter Lights Parade welcomed hundreds of community members for an evening of holiday cheer in Grafton. On Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, the parade route traveled down Water Street and ended at The Loading Dock in Grafton. The parade featured over 100 entrants, from the QEM Fire Protection District to personal trucks decorated with lights. “Bundle up, bring the family out and enjoy,” said Paula Jameson, who oversees the Enjoy Grafton Facebook page and helped organize the parade. The evening started with a tribute walk for former Police Chief Eric Spanton , who passed away on Dec. 14, 2024. Jameson and Dan Ebbing, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, explained that the parade started as a joke between locals. Four years ago, a few people draped their side-by-sides in lights and went on a pub crawl throughout Grafton. But over the years, it has grown into a full-fledged parade, bringing in visitors from across the St. Louis

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