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GLEN CARBON - The Glen Carbon Village Board on Tuesday approved a requested increase of $1.5 million in funding to reimburse the developers of Orchard Town Center, who cited demands from the City of Edwardsville and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the increased amount. The originally agreed upon amount to be reimbursed by the village, $3 million, has increased to $4.5 million in the newest request. Tim Lowe, senior vice president for development with The Staenberg Group, said this increase was partially due to demands from the City of Edwardsville and IDOT. “The request for the additional funds wasn’t just because of cost overrance, it was also because of scope adds” Lowe said, noting most of the roads surrounding the development are either controlled by Edwardsville or IDOT. “Both Edwardsville and IDOT took it upon themselves just to, anything that was wrong, we had to fix - I mean, even if it wasn’t our issue, we had to fix

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EAST ALTON - SEIU Healthcare childcare and home care workers are advocating for increased wages and retirement benefits Over the past few weeks, workers have traveled across Illinois on a “Good Care Job Sprint” as they bargain with Governor JB Pritzker for a new contract. They gathered in East Alton outside the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Office of Rehabilitation Services on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Workers shared information about their careers and their mission to “Make Care Jobs, Good Jobs.” “We are necessary and essential workers and we deserve to be compensated as such,” said Jakki Brown, an SEIU member and home care provider in Edwardsville. “All care workers are dedicated healthcare professionals that provide an essential service to some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and we deserve to be able to retire with dignity and security, just like anyone else. It’s not right that we are forced to work

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ALTON – In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state. This work includes installing new pipes, pumps, hydrants, valves, lift stations, water treatment facilities, storage tanks, new water quality systems and technology. Locally, in the company’s Central Division, the capital investment in infrastructure has reached $76.7 million in 2023. The Central Division is comprised of the Alton, Godfrey, Grafton, Jerseyville, Hardin, Livingston service areas. “Over past 10 years, Illinois American Water has invested $1.6 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the state,” said Rebecca Losli, president, Illinois American Water. “We continue to strategically and efficiently direct capital improvements where it’s needed most. This involves making repairs to existing infrastructure and replacement when needed. Our systems and facilities

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ST. LOUIS - On December 1, the City of St. Louis will launch winter operations to help support unhoused neighbors during the winter season. “The Department of Human Services wants to ensure our unhoused neighbors and families facing housing instability are protected during the coldest months of the year,” said DHS Director Dr. Adam Cisroe Pearson. “Collaboration with our neighbors in St. Louis County and agencies region-wide is key as we continue to deploy federal resources to increase our shelter bed count and provide critical wraparound services.” DHS will continue to collaborate throughout the winter with funded and volunteer outreach organizations to ensure vulnerable residents can access more than 840 city-funded shelter beds, including more than 100 winter overflow beds. DHS is also looking to fund additional shelter providers via its online Request for Proposals (RFP) . DHS continues to ensure that all city-funded shelter providers remain open 24/7

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A 19-year-old man is facing assault charges for allegedly striking a MetroLink rider in the head with a rock.

GRANITE CITY – The Granite City Community Unit School District #9 Board of Education unanimously voted Wednesday to extend an offer to Dr. Don Harris to serve as the next Superintendent of Schools, with his term beginning on July 1, 2024Harris will replace Stephanie M. Cann, who is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 school year after serving GCSD9 for four years. "We are pleased to share this exciting news. Dr. Harris has demonstrated impressive qualifications and dedication throughout his career, and we believe that his continued leadership in the role of superintendent will be an asset to our district as we continue to progress," said GCSD9 Board President Tallin Curran. "We are confident that his expertise will contribute positively to our future." Harris, a 1994 Granite City High School graduate, has spent the past 26 years in education, including the last 19 years as an administrator. He is currently in his fourth year as Principal at Lake Educational Support Services

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Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is helping fellow guitarists sound better. The rocker has just launched a new line of amplifiers handcrafted by Mojotone.  The line, LERXST, features hand-built guitar amps and cabinets inspired…

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The northbound section of Interstate 55 over the Union Pacific Railroad bridge, just south of Loughborough Avenue, is experiencing a delay in construction due to damage to the girders on the bridge. The girders support the bridge, and they play a crucial role in providing stability and strength to the bridge structure.

Housing is a human right, and all St. Louisans deserve access to safe, stable, affordable housing.

According to a report on social media, he will be a special advisor for the team and will make visits during spring training and the regular season.

The warehouse retailer is opening two new distribution centers in the Midwest next year, one of which will be in the St. Louis area.

Alderman Michael Browning, who represents the neighborhood, said Thursday on social media that NorthPoint Development had acquired the properties.

DHS wants to ensure our unhoused neighbors and families facing housing instability are protected during the coldest months of the year.

The largest health insurer in Missouri plans to add 250 workers at its headquarters office in downtown St. Louis.

WASHINGTON — South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham and Republican colleagues stormed out of a Democratic-led U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Thursday to authorize subpoenas for two high-profile GOP operatives as part of an ethics probe into undisclosed financial ties to U.S. Supreme Court justices. The panel voted 11-0 to subpoena billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow […]

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Palm trees silhouetted against a rainbow near John Wayne Airport.

The Creve Coeur Police Department recently added a touch of whimsy to one of their patrol cars, sharing a photo of a Lego duck. In the accompanying post, an officer humorously remarked, "Not a Jeep, but this did make us smile," alluding to the viral trend known as "duck, duck, jeep."

Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole a man's car in St. Louis shortly after he hopped off a Metro bus.

WOOD RIVER - Captains Brian Crawford and Leonard Revelle have marked a significant milestone with the Wood River Fire Department - their 30th anniversary. Captain Brian Crawford has been the commander of B-Shift since his promotion in 2017. He started with WRFD as a paid-on-call member in 1990 and was hired full-time 30 years ago on Nov. 22, 1993. Revelle marked his 30th anniversary this past summer, Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut said on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. “Both their perspectives from a knowledge base with experience and commitment and dedication to the department through 30 years has been extraordinary,” Chief Stahlhut said. “When those two decide to retire, their shoes will be extremely hard to fill.” The pair lead two of three shifts with the Wood River Fire Department, Chief Stahlhut said, adding he has counted significantly on both men. East Alton Fire Chief Tim Quigley said he had enjoyed working with both and both had been “professional

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