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Rezoning For 'The Diner' Gets Jerseyville City Council Approval

1 year 8 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville City Council members quickly and unanimously approved a resolution changing the zoning classification for a property commonly known as “The Diner." Located at 111 Dorothy St. behind the Jerseyville Walgreens, the restaurant and bar announced last month it had undergone a change in ownership. Tuesday’s meeting documents reveal the new owners as Pearley and Wreatha Hanold, who submitted the rezoning petition. The reclassification was described as merely a “formality” to get the new owners set up with the proper zoning. The resolution’s passage will see the land’s zoning classification change from B-3 to B-3 with Special Use for Alcohol. The City Council unanimously passed a motion approving the Hanolds’ petition to rezone The Diner. Mayor Kevin Stork wished them both “good luck” as the new owners of the business.

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Calhoun Sheriff Details Hardin Meth Arrest

1 year 8 months ago
HARDIN - On Oct. 21, 2024, at approximately 6:10 PM, a Deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff's conducted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 100, south of Poor Farm Hollow, in Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois. As a result of the traffic stop, Joshua M. Kronable, age 40, of Brussels, Illinois was arrested for the following offenses: • Possession of Methamphetamine (Less than 5 Grams), • Driving While License Suspended, • Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kronable was arrested without incident and transported to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. As is now required under the provisions of the new House Bill 3653, known as the SAFE-T Act; Kronable was booked and released with a Notice to Appear at a later date at the Calhoun County Courthouse. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Laurel "Buff" Burkel to Speak at Veterans Day Celebration

1 year 8 months ago
GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College welcomes veterans to attend the upcoming Veterans Day Celebration from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 in the Ahlemeyer Atrium (Trimpe 141). The event is free, and the entire community is encouraged to come out and support our Veterans. L&C Veterans Services will provide light refreshments and special gifts for L&C veterans. “I look forward to spending time with the Lewis and Clark community honoring our Veterans,” Special Guest Laurel “Buff” Burkel said. “This will be an exceptional day to recognize their service to our nation.” Burkel will give an inspirational speech about the story of her survival and recovery from her helicopter crash. Her speech will highlight the power of positivity in supporting one another and its fundamental connection to personal resilience. “Buff is an amazing person with an incredible story,” Veterans Services Coordinator Sarah Albright said. “She

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Final YouGov poll: Harris ahead by 1%

1 year 8 months ago
In the final YouGov poll before the election, Kamala Harris is leading Trump by only one percentage point: This strikes me as overly pessimistic, possibly because it's a poll of registered voters, not likely voters. But we'll find out for sure in six days.
Kevin Drum

McGivney Students Send Money & Books To Those In Need

1 year 8 months ago
GLEN CARBON - This September, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Father McGivney Catholic High School students and the McGivney Spanish Club raised over $1,500 for “The Library Project“ in Mexicali, Mexico. The Spanish Club also organized a book drive and all books were sent directly to the libraries in that area. Spanish Club representative and McG student Kylie Becker said, "The Library Project is a cause supported by Maryknoll Lay Missioners, a Catholic organization that tries to help better the lives of struggling communities in nine different countries worldwide.” The Library Project hopes to reduce violence in the families that it serves, promote literacy, and develop a love of reading by providing a community library. The library is located in a lower income neighborhood of working-class people where violence, drug addiction, and alcoholism are prevalent. This library also provides religious classes, children's books, crafts, and other projects to creat

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GDP grew 2.8% in Q3

1 year 8 months ago
The Atlanta Fed's forecast was spot on: real GDP grew 2.8% in the third quarter: This is an ideal reading. Growth remains strong, but not so strong that the Fed goes all aflutter about the economy overheating.
Kevin Drum