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Police said 2 other men were hospitalized and a woman had a graze wound butv refused medical treatment.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Thanksgiving holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober. District 1 City of Chicago Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) reversible lanes between Lawrence Avenue and Ohio Street; closed. Kennedy between Milwaukee Avenue and Hubbard’s Cave; lane reductions continue. Foster Avenue over the Kennedy; closed.

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EDWARDSVILLE - Senior forward Alandyn Simmons joined the Edwardsville girls basketball team as a transfer from Lift For Life Academy in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, and has made an immediate impact on the Tigers, scoring 23 points in the Tigers' first three games, all wins, 48-43 over Pleasant Plains, 42-29 over Quincy, and 53-38 over Springfield, as the Tigers have started the new season at an impressive 3-0. Simmons scored 11 points in the opener against the Cardinals, then scored six points each in the win over the Blue Devils and the Senators, and has also made an impact defensively, making some big plays in the clutch to help the Tigers go out to their undefeated start. Simmons is a Spencer Homes Female Athlete of the Month for the Tigers. As a junior playing for the Hawks last season, Simmons averaged 2.8 points and 3.1 rebounds-per-game, going along with 12 assists, 21 steals, and 13 blocked shots in helping Lift For Life to the Missouri Class 4 championship, defeatin

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In the U.K. it’s a big deal for a song to land at #1 for Christmas, and a new campaign is trying to make that happen for the classic ELO…

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A semi-truck driver faces a felony charge after he left the scene of a deadly pedestrian crash on Interstate 44 in Sullivan, Missouri.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey believes the state can still enforce some abortion restrictions even after voters lifted the state’s ban earlier this month, though he didn’t weigh in on the constitutionality of a host of laws that are currently the focus of a lawsuit.  In a rare official opinion from his office, Bailey argued that while any statutes prohibiting abortion prior to fetal viability will no longer be enforceable in their entirety, the state can still enforce laws on the…

Police are investigating after a man carjacked a 41-year-old man and a 15-year-old when they agreed to give him a ride Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit asking courts to prohibit County Executive Sam Page from naming Bell's replacement.

EDWARDSVILLE — Circuit Clerk Tom McRae announced Wednesday that Madison County was awarded a $105,407 Technology Modernization Grant from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). “We are grateful to the Illinois Courts for this generous grant and the opportunity to make necessary upgrades without having to pass the costs on to the people of Madison County,” McRae said. McRae credits Circuit Clerk’s Information Technology Manager Brian Davis for his efforts in securing the grant. “I appreciate that he went the extra mile to make this possible,” McRae said. “He always goes above and beyond for the taxpayers of Madison County.” Davis said the grant will fund an IBM iSeries server used for courts case management system and image storage retrieval system. He said this is the third grant received by the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Madison County. He said previous amounts were much less and the grants were used to purchase

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For many, the holidays are filled with friends, family and constant celebration. People put socialization on overdrive and seem to take no breaks. However, for others, the holidays can feel lonelier than any other time of year. Not everyone has close friends and family to spend their time with during these cold few months. Some may have it reserved for extra alone time, and not by their own choice. Taking more time for yourself during the holidays is not unhealthy on its own, but doing so too much can lead to negative emotions and feelings of isolation. There is a difference in taking some alone time to avoid being around others. “Taking some time alone is kind of like taking a break at halftime of a football game,” says Megan Williams, Director of Suicide Prevention for Centerstone. “You’ve been chatting with people, trying to keep the conversation going for a couple of hours, and you need to take a 15-minute break to step away and recharge your batteries.”

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When Donald Trump announced that he was appointing current FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to be the next chair of the FCC, it was no surprise. Nor was it a surprise that Trump tried to play up that Carr was a “warrior for free speech.” Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought […]

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Paralegal program has fueled the careers of many students who are excited to share their successes. Chase Giffin recently earned the position of deputy circuit clerk at the Madison County Courthouse and credits the connections he made and opportunities he acquired through L&C’s Paralegal program. “Thank you for offering this amazing program that gave me the opportunity to take internships at Illinois JusticeCorps and Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP, Those opportunities gave me a leg up against the competition,” he said. “If it wasn’t for your program, I would not have gotten this position with Madison County.” Jasmine Akers also expects a brighter future thanks to the Paralegal program. “I wanted to express how much your program has evolved my career path,” she said. “I’ve just accepted a job, and I start Monday. I’m very excited for my new career.

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PONTOON BEACH – The holiday spirit is making its annual debut on the streets of Madison County as the Madison County Transit (MCT) “Holiday Bus” returns to delight passengers throughout December. This tradition embodies the joy of giving, offering complimentary rides to passengers aboard these festive buses. In 2023, the Holiday Bus provided over 5,300 free rides, a testament to the growing excitement surrounding this seasonal event. From December 1 through December 31 , the Holiday Bus will operate daily on three MCT vehicles of varying sizes, traveling across randomly assigned routes in the MCT service area. Passengers boarding these special buses will find a farebox wrapped like a holiday present, signaling their free ride. Some buses may also feature cheerful holiday decorations to brighten riders’ journeys. “Our Holiday Bus has become a favorite tradition for both our riders and our drivers,” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “Passengers

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GLEN CARBON - Dutch Bros Coffee is one step closer to opening their first-ever Illinois location in Glen Carbon’s continuously developing Orchard Town Center. Plans for the new coffee spot were first announced in June , when Mayor Bob Marcus said the village is “proud to be home to Dutch Bros' first Illinois location." While the location is still far from opening its doors, one minor step towards its construction was taken this week. Village Board members on Tuesday approved a re-subdivision of Orchard Town Center Outparcel 12, dividing it into lots 12A and 12B. "12B is where Dutch Bros will be putting their drive-through establishment,” Community Development Director Erika Heil said. She added that the occupant of lot 12A has not yet been announced. A construction timeline for the new coffee shop is still unclear, as Heil said the site plan is currently under review. Once the site plan goes through the Planning and Zoning Commission, the plan will face

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Over seven months after a mother and her two daughters were killed in a crash, two family members have filed a lawsuit against a lumber company's semi truck and its driver for causing wrongful deaths.