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East Alton Chief: Police Chase Ends On Buchta Road Without Incident

11 months 3 weeks ago
MADISON COUNTY — A police chase concluded without incident on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, according to East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike. The pursuit, which involved multiple law enforcement jurisdictions, ended on Buchta Road in Madison County, where traffic was temporarily halted. East Alton Chief Golike reported that the chase was traffic-related and noted that the vehicle involved had been in a crash before the pursuit. The damage displayed was not new. As of 4:17 p.m. on Thursday, Buchta Road remained closed while authorities continued their investigation. Chief Golike stated that more information would be released as the situation develops. A subject is in custody.

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Special Business District for Downtown Chesterfield Approved

11 months 3 weeks ago
From West Newsmagazine:  The Downtown Chesterfield Special Business District (SBD) was approved after language was modified to reflect a phased implementation of the SBD tax. Downtown Chesterfield is anticipated to include over 2,000 residential units, a 300-room hotel and more than 3 million square feet of commercial uses (office, retail, restaurant). The purpose of the […]
Dede Hance

St. Ambrose School Second Quarter Honor Roll

11 months 3 weeks ago
GODFREY - St. Ambrose Catholic School has released its second quarter honor roll. 2024-2025 4th Grade High Honor Roll Colton French Sophie Hoefert Hunter Johnson Cayla Kory 4th Grade Honor Roll Chrisley Bechtold Lucas Lacy Leo Noss Reid Pruetzel Ella Schroeder Lily Yemm 5th Grade High Honor Roll Miles Schroeder 5th Grade Honor Roll Elijah Baird Tucker Eberlin James Erwin Holly Franklin Kamryn Hollinger Audrina Klasner Alysa Kochan Jackson Lacy Maizy McCahill William Monahan Eileen Rodriguez-Frias 6th Grade High Honor Roll Danica Dornes Finn Kane Lydia Lara Caroline Morrissey 6th Grade Honor Roll Stella Copple Charles Droste Rylan Estes Charlotte Hendrickson Emma Kory Neal Pichee Liam Rose Finn Stephan Isla Stevenson Thomas Stirnaman Ryan Terry Cameron Weirich 7th Grade High Honor Roll Piper Adams Erin Crawford Kayli Jacobs Leon Kerkemeyer Charlotte Kohl Parker Williams Laken Wong 7th Grade Honor Roll Nata

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Trump nominee who helped write Project 2025 attacked by Senate Dems as ‘dangerous’

11 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats on Thursday blasted Russ Vought, President Donald Trump’s nominee to again lead the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, over his involvement in Project 2025 and called on their colleagues to reject his nomination. Vought wrote the chapter on the executive office of the president in the Heritage Foundation’s nearly 900-page conservative […]
Shauneen Miranda

Hegseth nomination for Pentagon chief advances in U.S. Senate in close vote

11 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the nation’s military, despite numerous allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct, and his history of disparaging women in the armed forces. Senators in a 51-49 procedural vote along party lines agreed to begin […]
Ashley Murray

Alton's North Elementary Teacher Honored With Emerson Excellence Award

11 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - During their regular meeting on Jan. 21, 2025, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized Sarah Magary-Burns, the recipient of the Emerson Excellence in Education Award. The Emerson Company recognizes over 100 teachers every year in the St. Louis metropolitan area, from kindergarten teachers to college professors. Alton Superintendent Elaine Kane commended Magary-Burns for the hard work she demonstrates every day. “Let me tell you, Sarah does not like attention. Nothing about what she does is to get attention or recognition,” Kane said. “We’re going to put her on the spot here because she deserves it, and it’s really important because she represents excellence in the profession. We have so many teachers here to celebrate, and she is an excellent representative of the work that we do here in Alton.” Magary-Burns currently teaches second grade at North Elementary School. In the past, she has taught at

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Trump Disbands Cybersecurity Board Investigating Massive Chinese Phone System Hack

11 months 3 weeks ago
For all the hype and warnings about how TikTok is clearly a “national security threat” from China, the Trump administration has effectively kneecapped the investigation into one of the most serious cybersecurity breaches in US history — a genuine, proven threat to national security. In what Team Trump probably thinks is a move to “destroy […]
Mike Masnick

East Alton Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes Cooking Fire At Olin Home After Alarm Activation

11 months 3 weeks ago
EAST ALTON — A cooking fire on the fifth floor of "The Olin Home" prompted a swift response from the East Alton Fire Department at approximately 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Fire crews were dispatched to the location at 310 Smith Ave. following reports of a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, firefighters from Engine 4311 and WR Truck 4233 found no visible signs of fire from the exterior of the building. However, the building's alarm system indicated multiple activations on the fifth floor. Firefighters quickly located the source of the alarm, identifying a cooking fire in an apartment with significant smoke present. East Alton Fire Chief Tim Quigley said he appreciated the response of his department's firefighters and all the others involved, including the Roxana and Wood River fire departments. He said his firefighters are used to working in high-rise situations because there are two in East Alton. The chief also said he greatly appreciated the assistance of

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Pritzker, Illinois EPA Announce Next Round Of EV Rebates For Illinois Residents

11 months 3 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the opening of the next round of funding for the Illinois Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program. The General Assembly appropriated up to $14 million to Illinois EPA for the EV Rebate program for the current fiscal year. Rebates will be issued to eligible applicants subject to availability of funds. “Through our nation-leading Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, the Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program is making EV ownership more accessible and affordable for Illinoisans,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “A clean energy future depends on ensuring sustainable technology is within reach for everyone, and my administration is committed to making that a reality. From EV rebates to workforce programs that support clean energy jobs, we’re positioning Illinois as a leader in the fight against climate change.” “Through the Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebat

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Red Cross Announce Need For Blood Donors, Or Platelets After Winter Storms, Wildfires

11 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed to help save lives this month . As dangerous snow and ice continue to sweep across the country, and wildfires in Southern California continue to burn and impact air quality, Red Cross blood drive cancellations have grown into the hundreds. Collectively, this has resulted in about 15,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations in January. More winter storms are forecast for this week − including in areas of the U.S. that do not typically experience significant snowfall − which could further strain the blood supply. Additionally, hazardous weather conditions have the potential to make it tougher to move vital blood products across the Red Cross network,

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Meridian Plaza Next Phase Could Start Soon in Glen Carbon

11 months 3 weeks ago
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:  Meridian Plaza is one step closer to completion, as the next phases of the project received approval from the Glen Carbon Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 21. Previous phases of the project were to build commercial sites and the apartment complex known as Latitude 38, which includes 144 units, a […]
Dede Hance