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CHICAGO – In observance of safe digging month, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding citizens they can reduce utility outages by calling 811. The state’s annual proclamation is a reminder to professional excavators and DIY homeowners alike to call 811 to safely mark utility lines before starting a digging project. “The warmer weather can inspire us get started on home improvement projects, but underground utility lines can be unintentionally damaged during a digging project. Remember to call 811 before you dig for projects of any size,” said ICC Chairman Doug Scott. Illinois law requires all homeowners and professional excavators to call the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) at 811 before digging at least two working days prior to starting excavation. The project must begin within 10 days of the call, and locate requests have a 25-day life. The State One-Call Center, managed by JULIE (DIGGER within the City of Chicago)

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ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Fire Department has shared the passing of Robert Pauly. Pauly dedicated nearly three decades to preserving the department’s legacy. He was a longtime curator of the St. Louis Fire Department’s Museum. Pauly served as curator since 1997, giving 28 years of served to the department and the museum, where [...]

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis firefighters worked a major fire at a home in the Vandeventer Neighborhood early Saturday morning. The St. Louis Fire Department responded to Cook Avenue between Vandeventer and Sarah Street just after 3 a.m. They arrived to flames shooting through the roof of a two-story brick building. People were there at [...]

Firefighter Chevy Gall, with the Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District, was on his way to a water rescue call just after 4 p.m.

District 6 officers responded to a Carjacking on April 4, in the 5700 block of Theodore, just after 8:30 p.m. A 49-year-old man told officers he was driving for a rideshare company. He responded to the above location, when a male entered the back driver side passenger seat and pointed a gun to the 49-year-old […]

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COLUMBIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent shoulder closures on Interstate 255 from Illinois 3 in Dupo to half a mile north of Illinois 157 in St. Clair County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 7, through Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The shoulder closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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EDWARDSVILLE – R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, is proud to announce the opening of its 89th retail location at 3200 Broadway Street in Quincy, IL. The new store promises to bring a new level of convenience and expertise to DIY homeowners and professional contractors in the region. The store will be opening the week of April 7th. "We've always wanted to have a store in Quincy, and we're thrilled to finally have the opportunity," said Robert L. Plummer, CEO of R.P. Lumber. “Quincy is fortunate to be an exciting, growing community. Local leadership is doing a phenomenal job bringing opportunity to the area. Mayor Troup and his entire team have been welcoming and supportive. They clearly wanted to see more good jobs for the citizens and more options for the consumers. It was a refreshing experience to work with the City of Quincy on this great project.” As an Illinois-based company, R.P. Lumber is prou

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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 is seeking an extension for its ESSER III funding, which the school district says is critical for ongoing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) renovations across its facilities. The district, which serves a predominantly low-income student population, has faced delays in completing these upgrades due to post-pandemic challenges, including supply chain issues and labor shortages. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants have provided federal pandemic relief funding to enable schools to operate safely during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and support social-emotional and academic recovery. The district's request comes after the original extension, approved on Jan. 22, 2025, allowed until March 28, 2026, to complete the necessary HVAC projects. Sydney Stigge-Kaufman, Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships for the district, emphasized the importance of modernized HVAC

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ALTON – Ray Strebel released the following statement regarding Tuesday’s election results: “ I want to congratulate David Goins on his victory this week. While the results did not go our way, I am proud of the campaign we ran and the connections I built with so many residents during my campaign for Mayor. Alton is my hometown and I hope to see Mayor Goins succeed because at the end of the day, we are one community and I only want the best for Alton. Thank you to everyone who supported me with their vote, thank you to our volunteers for their countless hours of hard work to help our campaign, and thank you to my family for their ultimate support.” About Ray Strebel: Ray Strebel is a third generation Alton resident, local leader, and small business owner.

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Former EPA employees warn that rural and underserved communities across the country will be left with fewer protections against environmental health hazards and limited options for recourse.

Much of the area is getting a little break from any significant precipitation, but more is on the way. Rain and a few weak thunderstorms will build back into the area from the south/southwest later Saturday morning and will continue through the afternoon. While heavy rain like Friday is not expected, this additional rain will [...]

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: I have some sympathy — empathy is the better word — for the woman in Ohio who claimed that Haitians were eating dogs and cats.

The new mayor will succeed Mayor Bob Nation, who is term-limited after 12 years. Two familiar names in city politics are on the ballot: Dan Hurt and Derek Grier.

The landlocked city will celebrate its 50 anniversary in May.

Bayer asked the high court Friday to take its appeal of a verdict from a St. Louis trial in which it was ordered to pay $1.25 million to cancer sufferer.