ALTON - In a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity, several local businesses have come together to host the "Have a Heart" Food Drive for the Salvation Army, responding to reports of dwindling supplies. The initiative, which began recently, aims to support community members in need. After learning about the Salvation Army's critical situation, the Mustache March 4PD organization and the other businssess joined forces to allocate funds and items to aid the food drive. MM4PD provided food items and gift certificates from Schwegels Market to assist in replenishing the Salvation Army's shelves. Freer Auto Body was also a large contributor to the Have A Heart Campaign. Alton Memorial Hospital's Gift Shop was also a significant contributor. Margaret Freer of Freer Auto Body thanked all the residents who participated and the other businesses who joined the effort. The Salvation Army, expressed gratitude for the support, highlighting the importance of community involvement in
WASHINGTON – On the third anniversary of the Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today introduced the Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act , legislation that would provide temporary guest status to Ukrainians and their immediate family members who are already in the United States through the “Uniting for Ukraine” parole process. The bill allows Ukrainians to stay and work in the U.S. until the Secretary of State determines that hostilities in Ukraine have ceased and it is safe for them to return. U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) are original cosponsors of the legislation. “Three years ago today, Putin began his brutal, criminal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine—which
GODFREY - In consideration of the onset of nicer weather, the Village of Godfrey’s yard waste drop-off location, located at 1433 Stamper Lane, will reopen to Godfrey residents on Saturday, March 1st. The site will be open and accepting yard waste on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am – noon. Located to the west of Glazebrook Park, residents can enter the fenced area where an employee will then verify residency and assist in unloaded the bagged yard waste from the vehicle before proceeding around the circular drive and exiting back onto Stamper Lane. All yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, foliage, small branches, etc.) must be bagged in brown recyclable yard waste bags found at area hardware stores. Village of Godfrey yard waste stickers must be applied to each bag. These stickers are available for purchase for $1.75 at St. Peter’s Hardware in Alton and at Godfrey Village Hall in the Clerk’s office. There is no limit to the number of bags that
ALTON - A focus on economic and community development will continue to drive a financially stable tourism economy in southwest Illinois, Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said during the Bureau’s annual Tourism Summit held today at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. Speaking to a sold-out venue of over 500 attendees, Mr. Jobe noted that over the last four years, tourism has contributed nearly $92 million in new spending and in 2024 there was another increase in travelers visiting the region. But it’s the power of tourism, as both an economic and community development engine, that will enhance the southwest Illinois economy and create a strong visitor destination in 2025, Mr. Jobe said in his remarks. “That is why we embarked on developing a 10 year Tourism Master Plan – to guide a holistic approach to destination development,” Mr. Jobe pointed out. “With this plan, we have begun the journey t
DARDENNE ISLAND, Mo. - Rescue crews are working to rescue two dogs trapped on an island along the Mississippi River. The dogs are trapped on Dardenne Island, an island north of Kampville in St. Charles County. Crews were on the scene for a period of time attempting to rescue the dogs but struggled due to [...]
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Letter To The Editor: WOOD RIVER - Last week, Councilman Bill Dettmers requested a special meeting to further discuss matters related to TIF agreements and a forensic audit of the TIF process. As a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, I believe this is unnecessary and would result in additional professional expenses on top of the increase in legal fees already incurred due to Councilman Dettmers' numerous attorney meetings and legal requests. Consequently, I will not participate in it. I informed Mayor Stalcup of my decision and he is in agreement. TIF funds undergo an annual audit and testing by an independent audit firm. I am confident in the integrity of the process. Additionally, our attorneys have thoroughly reviewed our TIF agreements and addressed the numerous questions from Councilman Dettmers, which have cost the city considerable time and legal fees. As a comparative, fiscal year-to-date through January of each fiscal year, 2023 legal fees were $23,931, fiscal year-to-date
MADISON COUNTY — A fatal accident occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Homestead Rest Area along northbound Interstate 55 near Hamel, involving a pedestrian and a Ford F150 truck pulling a trailer. Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to the scene at approximately 2:29 a.m. on Sunday. ISP said preliminary reports indicate that a 66-year-old male pedestrian from Wetumka, Okla., was standing outside the Ford F150, which was identified as Unit 2. The pedestrian appeared to be working on the vehicle when it began to move forward, resulting in the pedestrian being struck. Emergency responders pronounced the man deceased at the scene. As of now, no further information has been released regarding the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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