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Alton Mayor Goins Marks Progress Toward a Comprehensive Plan

1 year 1 month ago
ALTON — Mayor David Goins is excited to announce a major step toward a bright future for Alton as the city embarks on the development of a new 20-year Comprehensive Plan. This initiative, led by the city’s Planning & Development Department, will help shape the community’s growth, development, and policies. “Alton is moving in the right direction,” Mayor Goins shared. “As we work to strengthen our local economy, improve our infrastructure, and elevate the quality of life for all residents, this Comprehensive Plan will serve as our blueprint for success. We’ve seen remarkable progress, but we are committed to building a stronger, more vibrant city for the future.” This initiative comes at a critical time for Alton, which has undergone significant changes in recent years. Economic and population shifts have rendered the current Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2003, outdated. While various smaller-scale plans like the Alton Great Streets Initiativ

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Promotions Highlight Dedication of St. Clair County Officers

1 year 1 month ago
BELLEVILLE – The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department recognized the achievements of four of its members in a promotional ceremony held last week in Belleville. The ceremony honored Sgt. Grant Garner and Lt. Michael Kempf from the Corrections Division, as well as Sgt. Dane Brueggemann and Sgt. John Kennedy from the Patrol Division. These promotions highlight the officers' dedication and service to the community. "We would like to thank these officers and their families for their dedication to our community," a representative from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

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Former caseworker testifies in defense of Missouri transgender health care ban

1 year 1 month ago
The former caseworker whose account of her time working at a pediatric gender clinic in St. Louis jumpstarted the legislative push to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors testified in defense of Missouri’s restriction on Monday. Jamie Reed, who for four and a half years worked as a case manager at the Washington University Transgender Center, […]
Annelise Hanshaw

How long will it take for Washington to act on emergency aid for Helene victims?

1 year 1 month ago
WASHINGTON — Congress may break from its six-week recess and return to D.C. in the last days before an extremely close election to approve emergency spending for Hurricane Helene recovery and response. Lawmakers aren’t set to return to Washington, D.C., until after Election Day on Nov. 5, but President Joe Biden indicated Monday during remarks on the […]
Jennifer Shutt