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ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that all lanes of East Broadway from Allen Street to Illinois 3 in Madison County will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, on Monday, Sept. 16. The lane 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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Casino companies, unhappy with the details of the sports betting proposal, pumped $4 million into an opposition campaign. Pro-gambling is relying largely on FanDuel and DraftKings for its funding.

If we give away welfare to poor people with no work requirements attached, does this make them lazy and indolent? It's hardly a nonsensical idea, though there's not much evidence that it happens in real life. More importantly, however, is that nearly all of our big means-tested welfare programs do have work requirements. The main ...continue reading "Most welfare programs already require the able-bodied to work"

A man recently charged in an August St. Louis murder case is accused of taking the victim's gun and using it to fire fatal shots.

Two suspects, Khalil Hughes and Breonna C. White, have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the 2019 deaths of two individuals in St. Louis.

The aim, hospital officials say, is to support patients who choose to breastfeed but, for a variety of reasons, are unable to do so right after giving birth.

WashU said last year that it had signed an agreement with Fontbonne University to purchase the neighboring 16-acre campus.

ALTON - A few local organizations will come together to host a Recovery Month Celebration and Vigil. From 6–7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, community members are invited to the Centerstone office at 2615 Edwards Street in Alton to participate in the celebration and vigil. The event is hosted by Centerstone , the Metro-East Recovery Council , Amare and Foster’s Light in the Dark . There will be testimonials, resource tables and more. “We’re doing this because September is Recovery Month, and we knew we had to use the occasion to honor those in recovery and raise awareness about substance use resources available in our community,” explained Jennifer Schulz, outreach liaison with Centerstone. “We just wanted everyone in recovery to know that they aren’t alone. Not only is Centerstone here to help along the way, but there are so many other community resources as well.” Centerstone, the Metro-East Recovery Council, Amar

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EDWARDSVILLE - The ninth annual SIUE Cougars Unleashed 5K/10K Run and Pancake Breakfast, a hallmark of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, is set to take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Organized by the SIUE Alumni Association, the event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to lace up their shoes and enjoy a morning of fitness, community spirit and fun. Last year, the run attracted nearly 400 participants and organizers project to break that record this year. Participants will traverse a scenic route starting at the University’s iconic Cougar Statue, winding through SIUE’s campus and bike trails and passing through the lush SIUE Gardens. The race also features a Fun Run, offering a more relaxed option for those looking to join in without the pressure of competition. Christina Carlson, ’11, ’12, Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations, emphasized the event’s importance in connecting

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GLEN CARBON - Mia Lieberman, a standout 6-foot middle hitter for Father McGivney Catholic, has been named a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month. Lieberman has played a crucial role in the Griffins' 6-4 overall record this season. She is a standout athlete and has participated in basketball and softball at McGivney. "She is a very knowledgeable middle hitter who understands the game," said Coach Jake Williams. "Mia Lieberman is one of our top contributors. Her versatility and power make her a strong hitter and a very good blocker." Lieberman’s contributions are not limited to her offensive skills; she is also known for her strategic placements and effective blocks. Initially starting as an outside hitter, Lieberman was moved to the middle due to her skills, height and understanding of multiple positions. This flexibility has proven invaluable to the Griffins. In addition to her athletic prowess, Lieberman is committed to academic excellence and personal development

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Farmers can help combat climate change and improve the health of their soil by switching to natural fertilizers and minimizing tilling, new research from Kansas State University shows. According to a paper published in June in the Soil Science Society of America Journal, analysis from a no-till cornfield in Kansas showed that manure or compost fertilizer […]

Forget about halfway there, Bon Jovi has made it.Their classic "Livin' on a Prayer" has been RIAA-certified Diamond for sales of 10 million units. It's the second such certification for…

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Sauce Magazine, a St. Louis culinary publication, has been significantly reduced to just three full-time employees, leaving its future uncertain.

ALTON, Ill. - A Morgan Freeman-narrated History Channel show goes in depth on how a prisoner successfully escaped from a prison in Alton. In a Sep. 2 aired episode of "History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman," titled "Alton City Escape," the episode looks into how an inmate successfully escaped from a maximum security prison that [...]

Washington University has acquired the campus of the soon-to-close Fontbonne University for $39 million.