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Jimmy John's Joining Glen Carbon's Meridian Plaza

11 months 2 weeks ago
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon residents will have a new “freaky fast” food option in the near future, as the village welcomes a future Jimmy John's location to Meridian Plaza. The new sub stop will serve as a core tenant occupying the corner space of a multi-business building slated for development in Meridian Plaza. In addition to drive-thru and pickup windows for Jimmy John's, renderings of the building show spaces for two smaller retail stores, though exactly which businesses will occupy them has not yet been announced. The multi-business building will be constructed in Lot 7 towards the northwestern corner of Meridian Plaza, near the intersection of North Meridian Road and Magnolia Drive. Community Development Director Erika Heil wrote in a memo to Mayor Bob Marcus and Village Administrator Jamie Bowden that MKSK Holdings will oversee construction of the 5,700 square-foot building. 33 new parking spaces, including two spaces compliant with the Americans with Disabilitie

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Difference Maker: Outstanding Citizen Award Celebrates Greg Chamberlain's Dedication To Fairview Heights Police

11 months 2 weeks ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Greg Chamberlain has been recognized with the Outstanding Citizen Award for his exceptional contributions to the Fairview Heights Police Department (FHPD) through the SILEC/SIPCA program. The award was presented in acknowledgment of Chamberlain's dedication to community service and law enforcement engagement. Chamberlain is a definite Difference Maker in his community. Chamberlain's involvement with the Fairview Heights Police began in 2021 when he participated in a Stop the Bleed class taught by the department. His enthusiasm for community engagement was evident from the start, leading him to enroll in the Citizen's Police Academy shortly after. Upon graduating from the academy, he quickly joined the agency's Volunteers in Policing program, where he has since made a significant impact. Fairview Heights Police officials said Chamberlain is a familiar presence at department events and training sessions, consistently offering assistance with a positive demeanor. His

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Alton Police Confirm Shooting Of 16-Year-Old Male, Investigation Underway

11 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON — Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford confirmed a 16-year-old male was shot in Alton on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement and emergency services. At approximately 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, the Alton Police Department received a report of a shooting in the 2100 block of State Street. Chief Ford said officers arrived on the scene and found the teenager suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He received initial treatment from the Alton Fire Department before being transported to an area hospital. Ford added that subsequently, the injured teen was transferred to a hospital in St. Louis for further care. "Preliminary investigations indicate that the individuals involved in the incident are known to each other and that this was not a random act of violence," Ford said. Authorities have identified the suspect but have not yet located him. Ford also stated there was no ongoing threat to the public because of the shooting. T

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