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Task force pushes for required storm shelters in Illinois warehouses after deadly tornado

1 year 6 months ago
Illinois is poised to take the lead in storm shelter safety for warehouses, with state leaders saying climate change is no longer up for debate. The deadly tornado on Dec. 10, 2021, that tore through an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, killing six people, reignited a fierce debate over storm shelters. The disaster left families shattered and a community in mourning, forcing state lawmakers to confront the urgent need for action. “I think Illinois would really be a leader, especially in the Midwest,"…
Paula Vasan

Alton Police Department Announces Charges In Triple Shooting Investigation

1 year 6 months ago
ALTON — The Alton Police Department announced charges on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, against three individuals in connection with a triple shooting that took place at 11:42 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2024, in the 1000 block of Tremont Street, across from Lovejoy Elementary School. The suspects, identified as William E. Brown, 42, of Alton, Chris O. Bock, 26, and Diondray T. Carpenter, 26, both of Peoria, face multiple charges, including home invasion, aggravated battery with a firearm (three counts), and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Following an extensive investigation led by the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, arrest warrants for all three suspects were signed by the Honorable Judge Jumper on Nov. 21, 2024. All suspects are currently in custody. The investigation utilized various surveillance systems throughout the Alton area and received critical support from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Peoria Police Department, Peoria County

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Austin, Texas, Boy Sparks Interest in Robert Wadlow's Legacy

1 year 6 months ago
ALTON - A six-year-old boy in Austin, Texas, is drawing attention to a piece of history through his fascination with Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever recorded. Michael, the son of Bethany Bastura, has been captivated by Wadlow's story for months and chose to honor him by dressing as the towering figure for Halloween. Michael’s mother shared her son’s enthusiasm in a recent submission to Riverbender.com. She noted that Michael has been actively spreading awareness about Wadlow, who reached a height of 8 feet 11.1 inches, making him the world's tallest man. “He has been spreading the history of Mr. Wadlow to all of our family, friends, and neighbors, and they have all said that they didn't know anything about him until now,” Bethany said. The family documented Michael's Halloween costume, which they shared with friends and neighbors before trick-or-treating. Bethany expressed interest in connecting with a local historical society to share Michael’s

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Missouri's 'most popular' Christmas song is...

1 year 6 months ago
Which Christmas songs do we just love to love, at least until we get sick of Christmas music and forget about it until late into the next calendar year? Google just might have the answer.
Michael Bartiromo

Southwestern Illinois Economic Development Leadership Summit

1 year 6 months ago

This article was published by Illinois Business Journal on November 22, 2024. Ameren Illinois, in partnership with the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Intersect Illinois, Greater St. Louis, Inc., and the St. Louis Regional Freightway, recently held the inaugural Southwest Illinois Economic Development Leadership Summit, bringing together bi-state economic development leaders, the CEOs […]

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Jasmine Thomas

Missouri Planned Parenthood clinics hold off resuming abortions, await court ruling

1 year 6 months ago
It’s been more than twelve hours since Amendment 3 went into effect in Missouri. No abortions have begun again at the state’s Planned Parenthood clinics. That’s because officials with Planned Parenthood, which operates health centers across the state, said they are still waiting on a judge’s decision on whether to grant an injunction that would […]
Anna Spoerre

Friday Cat Blogging – 6 December 2024

1 year 6 months ago
This is Hilbert looking at the camera from a spot on our (entirely unused) patio table. He looks menacing, but actually he spent most of his time up there twirling around and begging me to pet him. He was probably purring loudly when I took this picture.
Kevin Drum