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Gunshots Fired By Suspect During Alton Police Pursuit of Suspects

1 year ago
ALTON — Alton Police are investigating a series of incidents that began early Thursday morning, October 17, 2024, when officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Coronado Drive at approximately 2:01 a.m. in response to reports of a suspect possibly attempting to force open a door of a residence. Shortly after that, a second report indicated that a door had indeed been forced open at a home in the 3700 block of Berkeley Avenue. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with either incident. As officers gathered information, they developed a description of a possible suspect vehicle and the suspect involved. An officer soon spotted a vehicle matching the description in the vicinity and initiated a stop. However, the driver and passenger fled the scene before the stop could be completed. Officers briefly pursued the vehicle until both suspects exited and fled on foot. During the foot chase, one of the suspects discharged a firearm, but, thankfully, no injuries

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Off the Record

1 year ago

Exhibition is free and open to the public during COCA's business hours in Millstone Gallery Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art […]

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St. Clair County Approves LongHorn Steakhouse Reopening In Fairview Heights After Outbreak

1 year ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The St. Clair County Health Department has given the green light for the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights to reopen following a closure linked to a Shigellosis outbreak that affected numerous diners. The Fairview Heights restaurant voluntarily shut its doors on Oct. 2, 2024, as health officials initiated an investigation into the spike in bacterial infections. LongHorn Steakhouse has cooperated and worked with the St. Clair County Health Department officials in an investigation this issue was completely rectified. As of Oct. 17, 2024, the health department reported that 26 individuals tested positive for Shigella, with an additional 66 cases exhibiting symptoms consistent with Shigellosis after dining at the LongHorn Steakhouse establishment between Sept. 19, 2024, and Oct. 2, 2024. The health department said the outbreak has resulted in 12 hospitalizations, with affected individuals ranging in age from 12 to 84. Symptoms of Shigellosis typically manifest

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