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Wildland firefighter pay raises could vanish without action by Congress within days

1 year 3 months ago
The $20,000 salary increase for wildland firefighters in the 2021 infrastructure law could be coming to an end next week if Congress doesn’t act. The infrastructure law included $600 million to boost salaries for the nearly 11,200 wildland firefighters for two years, giving the Interior Department or Forest Service employees a raise of either $20,000 […]
Jacob Fischler

St. Louis to Award $5M to Recovery Center

1 year 3 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Jubilee Community Church is getting nearly $5 million to help turn a former St. Louis school into a drug recovery center. St. Louis’ Community Development Administration on Tuesday presented a ceremonial check for $4.8 million to Jubilee at the former Eliot School off North Grand Boulevard, near Fairground Park. Jubilee plans […]
Dede Hance

Midwest Members Announces Eagles Of Month

1 year 3 months ago
BETHALTO – Midwest Members Credit Union has announced its sponsorship of the “Eagles of the Month” program at Civic Memorial High School, recognizing outstanding senior students for their achievements. Each month, faculty members at the high school select students from various departments to receive this honor. The program awards certificates and Subway gift cards to the selected students, with two seniors—one male and one female—chosen each month to compete for a $500 “Eagles of the Year” scholarship at the end of the academic year. For November 2024, the winners of the “Eagles of the Month” program include: Math: Braxten Niedert Visual Arts: Isla Schilling Social Studies: Sara Aiello PE/Health: Kayla Godar Choir: Abigail Saboff Band: August Frankford Science: Jayden Valez Ortiz English: Laila Barney Additionally, the program recognizes the contributions of teachers with the “Teacher of the Month” awards,

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15-year-old shot in Peabody neighborhood

1 year 3 months ago

District 3 is investigating a shooting that happened on December 11 just before 4:00 p.m. at 13th and Lasalle. Officers responded to an area hospital where they met a 15-year-old male who had been privately conveyed. The 15-year-old told officers that he was sitting in a car at the above location and felt pain to […]

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Suleima Rojas

Trump starts the long, arduous process of reneging on his promises

1 year 3 months ago
National leaders who make big promises usually can't keep them. Their favorite dodge is to pretend that after weeks of intense study they now realize the opposition left them a far worse mess than they had imagined. So, you know, we probably need to lower expectations. Donald Trump doesn't really have that option. The US ...continue reading "Trump starts the long, arduous process of reneging on his promises"
Kevin Drum

Battery At Regal Beagle Leads To Alton Man's Arrest

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON - A violent altercation at Roper’s Regal Beagle in Godfrey last month has led to multiple felony charges against a man from Alton. Jason B. Carlie, 33, of Alton, was charged on Dec. 4, 2024 with two counts of aggravated battery, both Class 3 felonies. Court documents state that on Nov. 27, 2024, while at the Regal Beagle, Carlie allegedly struck an individual about the head and face, causing abrasions. He also reportedly bit another victim’s hand, “breaking the skin.” A petition was filed to deny Carlie’s pretrial release, describing him as the “aggressor in a bar fight.” “Defendant was identified as the aggressor in a bar fight,” the petition states. “During the scuffle, he struck a male victim about the face, and bit the hand of a female victim, breaking the skin.” At the time of this incident, Carlie was on electronic monitoring from another Madison County felony case filed earlier this year. In that

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Elevating Well-Being, Security, and Industry Standards

1 year 3 months ago
The construction industry, long recognized for its inherent hazards, is experiencing a safety revolution. From cutting-edge technology to enhanced safety gear, these innovations foster a culture of well-being and security like never before. S. M. Wilson has been providing construction management services for 100+ years. Since 2018, the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) has […]
Dede Hance

100 Years Ago: Franklin W. Olin Jr. Memorial Organ Dedication at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

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ALTON - On December 14, 1924, the Franklin W. Olin Jr. memorial organ was dedicated at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Alton. The Estey Organ Company installed the organ, which had fourteen stops and was electrically operated. Rev. Frederick D. Butler officiated a blessing of the organ at morning services, and the church organist, George A. Rieder, gave an organ recital at 4:30 p.m. Three vocalists, Mildred Dixon McDow, Reven DeJarnette, and Herbert S. Heil, accompanied him. McDow “charmed everyone who heard her,” especially in her performance of “The Penitent,” by composer Beardsley Van de Water. DeJarnett sang the song “It Is Enough,” by Felix Mendelssohn, “with great power.” Heil sang “The Lord is My Light,” by Francis Allitsen. According to the Alton Evening Telegraph article reporting on the dedication, “only the time, the occasion, and the place prevented applause to express the appreciation of the audience.”

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Madison County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Deputy Jacob Propes to Patrol Division

1 year 3 months ago
MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has announced the addition of Deputy Jacob Propes to its Patrol Division, effective Dec. 2, 2024. Previously serving in the Corrections Division, Deputy Propes is set to further his training by attending the Police Academy in the near future. The Sheriff’s Office officials expressed optimism about Deputy Propes's transition, stating, "We look forward to what he will contribute to our office and wish him a safe career." The appointment marks a significant step in Deputy Propes's law enforcement career as he prepares to take on new responsibilities within the department.

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O'Fallon Police Department Achieves Prestigious ILEAP Accreditation

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O'FALLON - During a recent O'Fallon City Council meeting, the O'Fallon Police Department (OPD) received recognition from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for successfully completing the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). This marks a significant achievement for the department, which was first accredited in 2018 under former Chief Eric VanHook. Kirk Brueggeman is the O'Fallon Director of Public Safety. The recognition was presented by Kenny Winslow, Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and 2nd Vice President Dan Ryan. Winslow emphasized the importance of this accomplishment, noting that only 65 departments in the state of Illinois are accredited at any level, representing less than 5 percent of law enforcement agencies in the state. “Accreditation is a way to recognize those departments who are embracing best practices, going above and beyond, and setting the standard for professionalism,” Winslow said. Brueggeman

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