ALTON - A new episode of “History’s Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman” on The History Channel features Alton City Jail. The episode, titled “Alton City Escape,” aired on Sept. 2, 2024. It tells the story of Quawntay Adams, who successfully broke out of a maximum-security cell in Alton in 2006. Alton City Jail is the only facility in Illinois that holds both federal and state prisoners. In 2006, Adams was an inmate following a marijuana offense. He decided to break out of the jail after he found out his girlfriend was pregnant. Adams used postage stamps to communicate with his cousin. His cousin sent him a small hacksaw blade hidden in the binding of a book, which he then used to carve an opening in the ceiling. Adams successfully broke out of a maximum security federal wing in Alton’s jail, and the 43-minute episode details how he escaped. Morgan Freeman narrates the episode. Former Alton Police Chief Chris Sullivan also explains how
The Creve Coeur-based agriculture technology firm said it has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to discuss terms of a possible acquisition of the company.
The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $250 million renovation for Memorial Stadium on Thursday during a meeting attended by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
After a poor showing in Tuesday night’s ABC News presidential debate, Republican nominee Donald Trump said Thursday in a post to his social media platform he will not participate in any more debates with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris before the Nov. 5 election. Former President Trump and Harris had differing proposals for a […]
When I show crime rates I normally use the FBI's figures, which are tallied up from police reports. An alternate source is the National Crime Victimization Survey, which calls up people and asks them if they've been the victim of a crime in the past year. The NCVS figures for 2023 were released today, but ...continue reading "New crime figures show decline in 2023"
The CEO told investors that Caleres is restructuring, which he expects will save the company $7.5 million annually, and $2 million fiscal year. He didn't give details.
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GRANITE CITY - An East St. Louis man charged with home invasion, domestic battery, and more has been released from custody after the victim expressed fear for her and her children's safety. Marnez A. Crawford, 32, East St. Louis, was charged with home invasion (a Class X felony), aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony), theft (a Class 3 felony), and criminal trespass to residence (a Class A misdemeanor). The morning after leaving a Granite City residence and being ordered by law enforcement not to return, Crawford allegedly returned to the residence and entered without authority, resulting in the home invasion charge. Once inside the home, Crawford reportedly grabbed the victim by the hair and dragged them outdoors, striking them multiple times in the head and chest as one of the victim’s children was outside waiting for the bus. The victim sustained a broken nose and was described by a neighbor as being “extremely bloody” shortly after Crawford left
A sprawling luxury estate in Frontenac, previously home to former St. Louis Cardinals player Jim Edmonds, has hit the market with a $9 million price tag.
EAST ALTON — Matt Bruce, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), has been recognized for his outstanding performance in golf. Bruce, who has been a member of the varsity golf team since his freshman year, credits his father for introducing him to the sport and attributes much of his success to his family’s support. Matt is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month for the Oilers. "I would like to thank my dad for introducing me to golf. He is the key component to my success today; without him this wouldn't be possible," Bruce said. He also expressed gratitude towards his mother, grandparents, coach Derek Forsting, and teammates for their unwavering support. Bruce's dedication to the sport has been evident throughout his high school career. He has spent countless hours practicing during the summer and winter months while balancing his commitment to two other sports and maintaining his honor roll status. His hard work paid off last year when h
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