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Hastings+Chivetta Architects, a GHC Studio, Welcomes Five New Team Members

1 year 1 month ago
Katy Price Hastings+Chivetta Architects, a GHC studio, welcomes Katy Price as a Senior Executive Assistant. Katy brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role. After beginning her career in sales, she discovered her strengths in organization and problem-solving, making her well-suited for administration. Her expertise contributes significantly to the team’s success and the […]
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Belleville Expands Public Camping Ban

1 year 1 month ago
BELLEVILLE - The City of Belleville has expanded its ban on public camping, giving city officials more guidelines and authority as the issue of homelessness persists throughout the Riverbend. The Belleville City Code previously devoted a single paragraph to public camping, which has since been repealed and expanded. The updated 10-page ordinance deems the act a “nuisance within the city” in need of further regulation to address “public health concerns.” At their meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, the Belleville City Council voted 16-0 to pass the amended ordinance, which follows a similar structure to public camping bans passed in Alton , Wood River , Glen Carbon and more. The ordinance essentially defines “public camping” as establishing or remaining in a temporary living space where any material used for sleeping or cooking is present. This includes but is not limited to the use of sleeping bags, tents, vehicles, and more. It

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Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Piasa Birds' Vivian Zurheide Dominates in Multiple Sports

1 year 1 month ago
PIASA — Southwestern High School junior Vivian Zurheide has made a significant impact both on and off the field as an athlete and student. She is an Altonized Community Federal Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Zurheide just completed a successful varsity volleyball season and is now poised to continue excelling in basketball in the winter and softball in the spring. Zurheide's athletic prowess extends beyond her performance in games; she has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring younger athletes. This fall, she volunteered alongside fellow students to assist head girls' softball coach Amanda Edwards in coaching the middle school team. “If you want to build a program up, you have to start at the bottom,” Zurheide said. “Supporting Coach Edwards and the Piasa Birds is something that I enjoy doing. Giving back to our younger players is always something I look forward to.” Her contributions have not gone unnoticed. Coach Edwards praised

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