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The 37-year-old man lived in Springfield, Illinois.

A claim that's circulated Midwest Facebook circles said the hurricane could damage lawns and even cars. Meteorologists say the claim is bunk.

ALTON – The City of Alton will receive technical assistance from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through the Planning Assistance to States (PAS) authority to develop a Riverfront Plan. The USACE’s PAS program helps states and local governments address critical water and land resource issues. The collaboration will involve in-depth studies, data collection, and public engagement to ensure that riverfront development aligns with environmental regulations, economic goals, and community needs. The plan will enable water resources planning and engineering analysis by USACE with city planners and encourage stakeholder input through robust public engagement processes. The plan will inform city decision making about viable riverfront transformation projects and future investment. The plan aims to provide alternatives for consideration of natural and nature-based features to promote flood resilience, improve cruise ship landing and moorings, evaluate the trail dike that protects

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The comptroller and mayor both addressed the board in person, something not seen in years. One urged for correcting mistakes; the other pushing the board to see her vision.

“We bought our ponchos,” Flath said. “We’re kind of ready for a little bit of an adventure. We’re going to have a good time.”

ST. LOUIS - The rain from Hurricane Helene has forced several events happening Friday around the St. Louis area to be rescheduled. Billy Joel and Sting concert The concert, originally planned for Friday evening, has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29. Previously purchased tickets will be valid for Sunday. Live Nation released the following statement: [...]

The complaint was filed by allies of Sen. Bill Eigel as he made his unsuccessful bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

COTTAGE HILLS – The Bethalto Fire Department responded to an incident involving a broken power pole and downed wires on the 100 block of South Williams in Cottage Hills on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find a leaning power pole with lines draped across a vehicle parked in a driveway and extending across the roadway. Ameren was called to the scene to remove the lines from both the vehicle and the roadway. During the operation, the road was temporarily closed to traffic. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The road was reopened following the removal of the power lines.

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GODFREY — The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Godfrey Fire Protection District responded to two separate accidents over the past two days, prompting authorities to advise caution on the roads. One of the accidents occurred Friday morning, Sept. 27, 2024, on Clifton Terrace Road in Godfrey. An accident resulted in a woman suffering a back injury. It appeared the woman was going to be transported to an area hospital. Authorities have urged drivers to avoid the area while cleanup continues Friday morning. The southbound lane of Clifton Terrace Road has been closed to traffic during this time. The second accident occurred on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Highway 255 and northbound Humbert Road exit. This incident also involved a single vehicle, though no further details have been released. Motorists are advised to exercise caution today as the roads remain damp, contributing to hazardous driving conditions.

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The man turned his vehicle onto the train tracks and got stuck, officials said.

Neil Young is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his fifth studio album, On The Beach.The milestone will be marked with the release of a limited-edition clear vinyl pressing of the album,…

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It’s been all of [checks calendar] one freaking day since we wrote about Elon Musk’s hypocrisy on free speech compared to the old Twitter regime, and he has to go and make another example. Twitter, under old management: Briefly limits sharing of (at the time) unverified Hunter Biden laptop story. Elon: “Outrageous censorship!” and possibly […]

Two individuals have been charged following over $9,000 worth of tools being stolen in Jefferson County last year.

Update: The woman returned home and is safe. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a woman. The advisory was issued around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night after a verbal argument. Officials say the missing woman left her residence following the altercation and did not return. [...]

WASHINGTON — United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before Congress on Thursday that voters can “absolutely” trust their mail-in ballots will be secure and prioritized, though he emphasized they must be mailed at least a week ahead of the various state deadlines to be delivered on time. DeJoy’s testimony to House lawmakers […]

The free experience is happening just in time for Halloween.