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Illinois 4 Lane closures in Madison County

10 months 1 week ago
ST. JACOB – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that bridge repairs on Illinois 4 at U.S. 40 in Madison County will require lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, Sept. 3. Temporary traffic signals will maintain two-way traffic for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of November. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone and detour route. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Raging Rivers Offers Free Admission for First Responders

10 months 1 week ago
GRAFTON - Raging Rivers will offer free admission to first responders this weekend. From Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, first responders can enter the water park for free with a valid work ID or badge. EMTs, police officers, firefighters and hospital workers are invited to take advantage of this offer. “We want to give back to them,” said Jeremy Hayes, park manager at Raging Rivers. “They’ve given so much for us all the time, and we just recognize what they do for the community. It’s our way of giving a little bit back to them.” Located at 100 Palisades Parkway in Grafton, the water park is a local fixture for families across the Riverbend. From now until Sept. 8, Raging Rivers is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Hayes noted that Raging Rivers typically closes after Labor Day weekend, but they decided to remain open for an extra weekend this year due to the warmer weather. This

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Belleville Community Mourns Frank Booker, Beloved Veteran and Leader

10 months 1 week ago
BELLEVILLE – Frank Booker's contributions to his community and country have left an indelible mark, and he will be long remembered for his dedication and service. Booker, a retired member of the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission and a decorated veteran of the United States Army, has died at age 91. Booker, who served in the 101st Airborne Division, distinguished himself as the second-highest-ranking recruit out of 498. His exceptional service extended beyond the military, as he also owned Panorama Lanes in Belleville, which became a renowned event space for the region. Booker served on the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department Merit Commission for 37 years. A cherished memory captured in a photograph depicts a surprise dinner held in 2022, commemorating his retirement from the commission due to health concerns. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department expressed their condolences to Booker's family, including his wife, children, and extended family,

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