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Police investigating Brinks Truck robbery in Madison, Ill.

1 year 3 months ago
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - Police are investigating a possible robbery of a Brinks armored truck in Madison, Ill. Thursday morning. The incident occurred Thursday morning at a Regions Bank, located on Madison Avenue, across the street from the Madison Police Department. FOX 2's Bommarito Automotive Group Skyfox was over the scene on Madison Avenue and [...]
Nick Gladney

Fire in Alton Attic Prompted Quick Response from Emergency Services

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON—An attic fire at a residential home in the 4100 block of Aberdeen Ave prompted a swift response from local emergency services Thursday morning. Police and firefighters worked together to ensure the safety of the occupants. Officers from the Alton Police Department arrived on the scene to find smoke billowing from the eaves of the house. Acting quickly, the officers evacuated the homeowners and their pets from the property. The Alton Fire Department arrived shortly after and was able to bring the fire under control without incident. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time, and authorities are continuing their investigation.

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EHS Musicians To Showcase Talent At Illinois Music Conference

1 year 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — A group of talented music students from Edwardsville High School (EHS) has been selected to perform at the Illinois Music Educators Conference in January 2025. The announcement was made by Orchestra Director Victoria Voumard, who expressed pride in the students' achievements. The selected students represent various sections of the band, orchestra, and choir. The full list of students selected includes: David Maloney - Bb Clarinet August Meiser - Double Bass Daniel Tossey - Bb Clarinet Mark Hill - Bass I Savannah Kohlmiller - Alto II Lucy Schapman - Soprano I Alan Chen - Violin Karis Chen - Violin Adam Cundiff - Cello Lyla Hahn - Cello Gwen Harkey - Violin Ian Kim - Viola Luci Klingensmith - Oboe Addie Lingafelter - Violin Lily Reynolds - Cello Miko Shimizu - Viola Maya Taylor - Viola Ben Waymire - Double Bass Amelia Zhang - Viola The Illinois Music Educators Conference, a significant event in the state's music calendar, will take place

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Adult, child struck by vehicle in hit-and-run accident in north St. Louis

1 year 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for the driver that left the scene after striking an adult and child in north St. Louis Thursday morning. The accident occurred Thursday morning on Union Boulevard and Thekla Avenue in north St. Louis, involving a burgundy vehicle. According to the police, the adult and child are in stable [...]
Nick Gladney

CFPB To Crack Down On Data Broker Financial Data Sales. Assuming It Survives Trumpism.

1 year 3 months ago
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing a new rule limiting data brokers’ ability to sell Americans’ sensitive personal and financial information… assuming it survives the looming corruption-fueled assault on corporate oversight under the pretense of “efficiency.” According to an agency press release, the agency is looking to update the Fair Credit Reporting Act […]
Karl Bode

Where should Missouri Democrats go from here?

1 year 3 months ago
The 2024 election was yet another devastating one for Missouri Democrats.  In fact, the party hasn’t had a truly successful cycle since 2012, when former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill won re-election and Democrats captured nearly every statewide office. Lucas Kunce lost by 14 points last month to U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, and he still came […]
Jeff Smith