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Teen Honors Fallen Alton K9 Odin with One-Mile Tribute Run

1 year 2 months ago
ALTON – On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, 14-year-old Zachary led a mile-long run carrying a blue line flag in honor of Alton K9 Odin, who was killed by gunfire on August 22, 2024. The event was organized by Running 4 Heroes, an organization dedicated to honoring fallen first responders. Runners gathered at the Alton Police Department and followed a route down East Broadway to CPL. Christopher Belchik Memorial Expressway before returning to the starting point. Zachary, who began volunteering with Running 4 Heroes in July 2024, said the run is a meaningful way to give back to the community. “To me, it’s just one way to give back to the community,” Zachary said. “When I’m running, I think about who I’m running for and all the people that it means something to.” This weekend marked Zachary's 14th-mile run for the organization. “When it was brought to my attention, I was like, oh, wow, I think this would be great, especially

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FEMA provides aid to East St. Louis tornado victims

1 year 2 months ago
FEMA is in East St. Louis to assist residents affected by the recent storms and tornadoes, offering uninsured or underinsured individuals the opportunity to apply for disaster assistance through their mobile app or in person.
Joe Millitzer