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State Panel OKs Ameren Gas Plant in South St. Louis County

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:ย  Ameren won state regulatory approval Wednesday to build a $900 million natural gas-fired power plant in south St. Louis County and agreed to take some steps that could result in more use of wind and solar energy. The Missouri Public Service Commission, meeting in Jefferson City, unanimously OKโ€™d an agreement worked […]
Dede Hance

Pete's Parlor Shares Goals for Business in "The Heart of Wood River"

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WOOD RIVER - During Wood River’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat event last week, Shelley Israel reflected on her recent decision to open Pete’s Parlor in the heart of downtown. Israel noted that the barbershop has been at its current location at 13 East Ferguson Avenue since April. She said they specialize in men’s hair and she enjoys her work, but this work has been especially fun since the move to Wood River. “I just really love good, down-to-earth people,” she said. “I’ve worked here off and on throughout my entire adult life, so I just really enjoy this area and I love the people who live in Wood River.” As trick-or-treaters swarmed downtown Wood River during the trick-or-treating event on Oct. 23, 2024, Israel handed out candy at Pete’s Parlor and chatted with community members. She noted that it was “really cool” to meet so many new people and introduce them to the business. “It’s our first downtown

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ISP Announces Results Of A Violent Crime Suppression Detail In Metro East Area

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EAST ST. LOUIS — The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail in the Metro East area over the weekend of October 28 and 29, 2024, focusing on St. Clair and Madison counties, particularly East St. Louis and surrounding communities. The operation aimed to address rising concerns about violent crime by utilizing intelligence and technology to target high-crime areas and known offenders. During the two-day operation, ISP reported a total of 27 arrests, resulting in 33 felony charges and 55 criminal charges. Among the arrests, 27 were specifically related to firearm offenses, and authorities seized 16 firearms and recovered one stolen vehicle. Several significant incidents occurred throughout the detail. On October 28, troopers stopped a vehicle for Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) violations. The driver attempted to flee on foot but was detained by officers, who subsequently found a loaded firearm that had been reported stolen. The individual was taken int

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WashU to Demolish Church for New Administrative Building

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From St. Louis Business Journal:ย  Washington University plans to tear down an old church near its Danforth Campus and replace it with a new administrative building. The St. Louis Preservation Board Monday gave preliminary approval to WashUโ€™s request to demolish the former Unity Christ Church Temple at 6200 Forsyth Ave. The university plans to build […]
Dede Hance

Quig's Sports Emporium is "All-In" on Wood River

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WOOD RIVER - As the owner of Quig’s Sports Emporium, Jason Quigley was pleased to join Wood River’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat event last week. Quig’s Sports Emporium is a new business in Wood River that buys, sells and trades sports equipment. Athletes can trade in used cleats they’ve outgrown, for example, and get a gently used pair that fits better. Quigley feels confident that the store is a great “one-stop shop for anything sports.” “We’re going all-in,” Quigley said. “We really think that the idea and what we can do with the community really is something to kind of strive for and kind of keep going for.” At the Downtown Trick-or-Treat event on Oct. 23, 2024, Quigley joked that the store was running out of candy but still eager to participate in the event. He shared that he recently quit his day job so he can focus on the store full-time. Quig’s Sports Emporium stays busy throughout the year as athletes

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Did you get a 'Voting Report Card' too?

1 year 1 month ago
The Voter Participation Center, a non-partisan organization, has sent mass mailings with "Voter Report Cards" to individuals, causing confusion and keeping election office phones busy, but the mailings are legitimate and the organization's mission is to increase voter participation among underrepresented groups.
Joe Millitzer

Federal Court Finally Sets Some Limits On Cell Phone Ping Warrants

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This is something that should have happened years ago, but I guess we can be grateful it’s happening now. And part of the reason it’s finally happening is because of the warrant requirement for obtaining historical cell site location info created by the Supreme Court’s Carpenter decision. One of the many ways the government obtains […]
Tim Cushing