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Citywide Parking Ban to Aid Snow Removal in Centerville

11 months 1 week ago
CENTERVILLE — The City of Centerville has declared a snow emergency that will take effect from 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, and will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. During this period, parking will be prohibited on all streets within the city limits to facilitate snow removal efforts. Centerville Police said residents are encouraged to arrange for off-street parking ahead of the emergency. While parking will be permitted on the square during normal business hours, any vehicle found parked on the street during the snow emergency may be towed, and the owner could face a citation. The Centerville Public Works Department will be working extended hours to ensure safe snow removal from roadways. Officials have requested that residents assist in this effort by relocating their vehicles during the snow emergency. The city has indicated that the snow emergency declaration may be adjusted based on the actual amount of snowfall received. Updates will be provided

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List: St. Louis area school & business closings

11 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS -- A significant winter storm approaching St. Louis is prompting school and business closures across the region for Wednesday. The system is expected to bring heavy snow to the north and a wintry mix to the metro area between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with some areas receiving up to 7 inches of [...]
Joe Millitzer

Attorney General Raoul Obtains 32-Year Prison Sentence For Clinton County Man Who Disseminated Child Sexual Abuse Material

11 months 1 week ago
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Germantown, Illinois man prosecuted by his office was sentenced to 32 years in prison for disseminating child sexual abuse material. Charles Huelsmann, 63, was sentenced Friday by Clinton County Circuit Court Judge Douglas Gruenke after previously pleading guilty to two Class X felony counts of dissemination of child pornography. “Child predators must be held accountable for their participation in the exploitation of innocent children,” Raoul said. “My office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is committed to continued collaborations with local law enforcement agencies and state’s attorneys to keep Illinois’ families and communities safe.” Huelsmann was prosecuted as part of Attorney General Raoul’s ongoing efforts to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Raoul’s investigators, along with officers from the Clinton County Sheriff’s

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Trump’s Latest Solution To Everything: Let’s Make Foreign Bribery Great Again

11 months 1 week ago
There have been legitimate debates about whether the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act — which makes it a criminal act for US entities to bribe foreign government officials — sometimes creates gray areas in international business. For example, over a decade ago, the Walmart Mexico case highlighted how Walmart payments to “speed up” permitting to build […]
Mike Masnick

Workshop Offers Seven Solutions to Homelessness in Madison County, Including New Shelter Proposal

11 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Community leaders and social service workers came together to learn more about homelessness in Madison County, including a proposal for a new shelter. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, Hand Up Housing (HUH) and Inner City Mission presented “Homelessness Reexamined,” a workshop focused on solutions to homelessness. Dani Robinette, executive director of HUH, and Scott Payne with Inner City Mission explained how homelessness has evolved and their plans to combat homelessness in Madison County. “We really want this day to be a larger continuation of a conversation we’ve been having for years in Madison County,” Payne said. “What I’m asking Madison County to do is come alongside Hand Up Housing and start looking at this. What I’m asking you to do is think about specific areas where you’d be willing to help.” In 2024, an outreach team with HUH identified 251 individuals who are experiencing street homelessness in Madison

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Urgent Support Needed For Mascoutah Baby Facing Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

11 months 1 week ago
MASCOUTHAH - Ryan Cann is rallying support for his sister, Hannah Cann, and her boyfriend, Sebastian, who are facing a challenging situation as they prepare for the birth of their son. The couple, from Mascoutah, is navigating the complexities of a medical condition known as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), which was diagnosed at 34 weeks of pregnancy. CDH is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm does not fully form during fetal development, allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity. This condition can impede lung development and typically requires immediate medical intervention after birth. The infant is expected to undergo special surgery upon delivery and may spend several months in the hospital. As of now, Hannah, the mother, is 36 weeks pregnant. The couple recently traveled to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., recognized as the top hospital for treating CDH. Cann emphasized the urgency of their situation in a Facebook

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OSF Saint Anthony's Added Significant "muscle" to its Cardiology Services Specialty Program in 2024

11 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Since the heart is one of the most important muscles in the human body, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center made sure it was “heart healthy” by adding significant “muscle” to its cardiology services specialty program in 2024. Just as a physician recommends patients to develop a plan to maintain a strong and vibrant heart (proper nutrition, exercise, plenty of sleep, reduce stress, etc.), OSF Saint Anthony’s plan to bolster its cardiology specialty services program consisted of acquiring state-of-the-art technology, adding seven (7) new cardiology providers to its team, and delivering growth in the form of increased patient volumes. “A strong cardiology services specialty program is vital to any hospital of any size, no matter its geographic location,” says Dennis E. Sands, M.D., chief medical officer, OSF Saint Anthony’s. “Our cardiology service line remains a top strategic priority. Having a strong cardiology

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Rescheduled: USACE To Present On Melving Price Locks & Dam On Different Dates

11 months 1 week ago
GRAFTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District will host two public meetings to present the findings of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam Water Control manual revision update. A presentation will be given at each public meeting by the St. Louis District Water Control Office on the findings from the analysis of each drawdown alternative. Each alternative was assessed for its hydraulic, sediment, real estate, economic, geotechnical/levee safety, and environmental impacts as part of a two-year process. Presentations will be held: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. National Great Rivers Museum #2 Locks and Dam Way Alton, IL 62002 Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grafton City Hall 118 East Main Street Grafton, IL 62037 Water Control Manuals are operating manuals for USACE locks and dams. The Water Control Manual includes instructions for operating the locks and dam for the purposes authorized by Congress and other

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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announce new season inside $140M renovated Powell Hall

11 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced the program schedule for the upcoming 2025-2026 season Tuesday, which featured an extra surprise that the season will be hosted in the newly renovated Powell Hall. With two years and $140 million, crews have worked to transform and expand Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor [...]
Megan Mueller

When and where we're expecting snow near St. Louis

11 months 1 week ago
A significant winter weather system will move into the St. Louis metropolitan area Wednesday morning, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The storm system has been rated as a moderate impact event (Category 3 out of 5) for metro St. Louis and areas to the north, while southern regions will experience minor [...]
Joe Millitzer

DMG Investments proposes apartments at Forest Park and Vandeventer

11 months 1 week ago

DMG Investments of New York City is proposing a 7-story apartment building, dubbed “Air St. Louis” on the vacant lot at 3901 Forest Park Ave and Vandeventer across from Ikea currently owned by CORTEX. A $25M zoning-only building permit application was submitted last August. We’ve gotten a first look via documents submitted tot he city. […]

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Richard Bose