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ALTON - Illinois American Water continues to invest in its water and wastewater infrastructure in the Alton District. Recent projects include the installation of ultraviolet treatment equipment at the Alton water treatment plant, the sewer separation project in downtown Alton, and a water main replacement along 9th Street between Atkinson Avenue and Market Street. “Our focus in the Alton District, and throughout the state, continues to be to proactively invest in our water and wastewater systems to maintain high levels of water quality, reliability and customer service,” said Brent O’Neill, Director of Engineering, Illinois American Water. Recent major projects in the Alton District include: Ultraviolet Water Treatment Improvements This project was completed in accordance with a change in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that require additional water treatment at the Alton Water Treatment Plant to effectively treat the raw Mississippi River wate

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From Construction Business Owner:  If you believe the statistics — and a whole slew of press — Generation Z is an emerging generation of men and women who are trading in their schoolbooks and strapping on tool belts. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, the number of students who enrolled in vocational-focused community colleges rose […]

Elon Musk’s SLAPP suit against Media Matters has hit a roadblock, as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals—not exactly known for its progressive rulings—has granted a stay on Judge Reed O’Connor’s order compelling the nonprofit to reveal its donor information. These days, the Fifth Circuit is where good law goes to die, but apparently even […]

Police said Cameron Delap fired shots at a moving vehicle. The shots struck and killed an innocent woman who was standing on the other side of the street.

De Shawn Johnson, 24, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his Dobbs Tire & Auto Center coworker

Today on TAP: The need to preserve our democracy is objectively urgent, but economic populism is the message that works.

From Leader Publications:  House Springs Elementary School has a new playground. Students love it, Principal Angie Ritzel said. “Our students think our new playground is amazing,” she said. “When I asked some of the kids how they liked the new playground, they said things like, ‘We love it; the new slide is perfect; the soft […]

With some GOP leaders in Missouri already plotting ways to overturn an abortion-rights amendment if it passes next month, the Republican set to take over as speaker of the state House says lawmakers should abide by the will of the voters.  State Rep. Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican expected to become House speaker when […]

From News Channel 20:  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) state officials gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate a significant construction milestone. A “final pour” ceremony marked the last structural concrete pour on the new $105 million health science building at the SIUE campus. During the event, attendees toured the 176,000 square foot building that will accommodate […]

“This is not goodbye; we will see you later, as we are searching for a new location,” the creamery posted on social media.

The Ballwin Police Department is investigating a series of overnight car break-ins that occurred from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.

Of the many annoyances in life, a trip to the local motor vehicle office can rank near the top. In early November, the Missouri Department of Revenue will activate new equipment intended to reduce the aggravation, speed up lines and get all of its systems talking to one another. “With this roll out, there’s going to be new computers, scanners and a tablet for the customer,” said Ken Struemph, director of the Division of Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing. The tablet will let the license…

From RiverBender:  Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) presented a $500,000 check for the Parsons Place Preservation Project on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The funding is intended for Urban Strategies, Inc. to renovate the Parsons Place mixed-income apartment complex, aiming to catalyze future economic development and stabilize housing in East St. Louis. Budzinski secured the funding through […]

James Taylor is showing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz's campaign for the White House. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set appear at Walz’s rally in Wilmington,…

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Officials are investigating Sgt. Sarah Roque's death as a homicide, according to a report from Nexstar affiliate KOLR.

DURHAM, N.C. — As a weekend morning in late September dips into the afternoon, Annar Parikh finally gets an eligible voter to answer the door. After Parikh gives a rundown of some of the local candidates in North Carolina’s election, she asks the woman if she plans to vote in the presidential election. “It’s personal,” […]

From St. Louis Public Radio:  Plans for a roughly $232 million Downtown West mixed-use development moved forward Tuesday after the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Board voted to approve the remaining $171 million in bonds for the project and a construction sales tax exemption. The development by AHM Group aims to transform 12 acres of […]