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SPRINGFIELD - Several initiatives spearheaded by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias aimed at enhancing road safety, bolstering library security and modernizing the office to boost efficiency were approved by state lawmakers. “This legislative session we have made a great deal of progress in areas that will make a real difference in the everyday lives of Illinoisans,” said Giannoulias, referring to the bills passed out of the General Assembly during its spring legislative session that recently ended and now await consideration by Governor JB Pritzker. They include: Making Roads Safer House Bill 1226 calls for enhanced safeguards to bolster road safety while increasing the age at which Illinois drivers must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from 79 to 87. The bill would establish new procedures aimed at preventing unsafe motorists – regardless of age – from driving. If a motorist’s driving skills begin to significantly decline or cognitive

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has recovered more than $85,000 in unpaid wages for 17 workers that were employed on a construction project in Saline County. IDOL also recovered more than $17,000 in penalties from D&D Electric, LLC (D&D). “Illinois law requires that employees on publicly funded projects be paid a fair wage for their skilled work,” said Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan. “Making these workers whole reflects IDOL’s commitment to enforcing the Prevailing Wage Act and holding employers accountable when they violate workers’ rights.” IDOL began its investigation of the Harrisburg, Illinois-based contractor in 2024 for its work on a solar panel installation. The Department determined D&D violated the State’s Prevailing Wage Act by failing to properly classify workers and correctly compensate them for fringe benefits and overtime. The Prevailing Wage Act requires contractors and subcontractor

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A man remains in critical condition after being shot overnight in the Central West End neighborhood.

JERSEYVILLE – Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025 Illinois American Water will be flushing the new water main along Hollow Avenue in Jerseyville. Illinois American Water estimates the flushing program on the new water main to have a temporary impact to approximately 39 customers in the area of Hollow Avenue. Impacted customers will receive a phone call from the company. The flushing program could cause temporary, aesthetic water quality issues in other areas of the Jerseyville water system as water moves around the community. “Our local Illinois American Water team will isolate all the side street connections to limit impact to our customers along the flushing route,” said Brendan St. Peters, Senior Supervisor of Operations, Illinois American Water. St. Peters asks local motorists and residents to slow down and follow all signage when Illinois American Water crews are working in the area. “The safety of our employees and customers is top priority,” said St

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COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Michael A. Pinson, who has an active felony warrant for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Authorities released the information on Fugitive Friday, June 6, 2025, as part of their ongoing effort to apprehend fugitives. The department is urging anyone with information about Pinson’s whereabouts to contact them at 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Callers can remain anonymous. Police also encouraged Pinson to surrender voluntarily. “These charges and statements made herein are based upon probable cause," the Collinsville Police said. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty, the department noted in its public release.

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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as International Star Illusionist Brad Ross brings his award-winning magic spectacular to Six Flags St. Louis! This summer, you will be amazed by world-class […]

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As ecological concerns become increasingly urgent, this new exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum brings into dialogue work by ten contemporary artists whose research-based practices are defined by […]

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Deep Purple’s 18th studio album, Rapture of the Deep, will be reissued for its 20th anniversary.A remixed and remastered version of the album will be released Aug. 29, with new artwork…

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St. Louis has consistently seen more probable and confirmed cases of mosquito-borne West Nile Virus per 100,000 people than St. Louis County.

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.