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Police responded just after 7 p.m. to the crash at eastbound Interstate 44 and Broadway.

The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial, raised $59,000 at its annual golf classic, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Now in its tenth year, Poettker’s annual golf […]

Clayco’s design, construction, and real estate companies are providing the construction processing power to complete the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a massive development devoted to commercial deployment of quantum computing. The new Quantum Campus, anchored by PsiQuantum, at the former US Steel site on Chicago’s South Side marks a significant milestone in establishing […]

A St.Louis man has been sentenced to prison for his role in the January 6th breach of the U.S.Capitol.  44 year old Daniel Donnelly, now known as Rally Runner, traveled to D.C. to attend the former presidents rally, and then proceeded to the Capitol building wearing a red Keep America Greart hat, red jacket, and…

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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying following signals the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected. The S&P 500 climbed 1.6% in afternoon trading Thursday and was on track for a sixth straight gain following a scary few weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 532 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose…

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ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School football team showed their civic pride on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, by volunteering at the Scotty McCreery concert. Head coach Eric Dickerson said that the kids and parents were eager to volunteer at the Alton Riverfront Amphitheater. He explained that it’s part of Marquette’s mission to give back, and they were happy to help the community after the people of Alton have done so much for them. “It’s just great to give back to the community that supports us all year long,” Dickerson said. “They come out, watch us and support the school. We can give back what we can, so it’s a great opportunity for us to get out and be amongst our community.” Assistant coach Billy Sprague organized the volunteer opportunity. Dickerson, the team and their parents were immediately on board. Dickerson said the MCHS football team is “looking great” ahead of this season. They had 45 kids who came

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office has transformed its Melrose Park facility into a DMV+ and “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering new services and reduced wait times. The Melrose Park location marks the first DMV+ facility, which includes Secretary of State services that have never been accessible at an Illinois DMV location. These include specialized services from its Business, Index and Personnel Departments that would otherwise require an in-person visit to a Secretary of State’s office located in downtown Chicago or Springfield. In addition, the DMV+ also includes a One-Stop-Shop design that combines both driver and vehicle services, allowing customers to access service at a single customer service counter and reducing the number of steps to create a more intuitive flow. It also frees up space for additional service stations and appointments to accommodate more customers. “Our continued effort to modernize the office allow

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  The developer of a $150 million project to overhaul the city of St. Louis’ oldest public housing complex said Wednesday it’s seeking to begin construction on the project in 2025. The $31.1 million first phase of the redevelopment project, led by nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. (POAH) of Boston, […]

From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:  A revitalization project will bring everything from sidewalk improvements to new apartments to part of downtown Edwardsville. The project, led by Pfund Construction, will also restore an important piece of the city’s history that’s been unused for almost a century. The work is taking place in the 200 block of North […]

Today on TAP: The Speaker emerita demonstrated yet again why we always need smart and able pols.

Chuck Schumer fully embraced crypto at an industry fundraiser for Harris, while his Senate candidates get showered with millions of dollars in crypto PAC donations.

The vegan bakery began as an online Etsy operation in 2014 and adapted into a custom-order cakery, then a bakery with a brick-and-mortar storefront.

SEDALIA – A confrontation between U.S. Senate rivals Thursday on the Missouri State Fairgrounds may be the closest thing to a live debate in the 2024 campaign. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican seeking his second term, arrived at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast looking for Lucas Kunce, the Democrat hoping to unseat him.  He found […]

SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]

FIELDON - A Fieldon man faces multiple felonies after throwing a brick through the window of a moving vehicle and striking the driver. Joseph D. East, 25, of Fieldon, was charged with aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony), criminal damage to property (a Class 4 felony), and reckless driving (a Class A misdemeanor). On July 13, 2024, East allegedly “threw a brick” at the victim’s vehicle as they drove by the Pour House Bar in Fieldon, according to Jersey County court documents. The brick went “through the driver’s side window,” striking the victim in the arm and resulting in both the battery and criminal damage charges against East. The vehicle damage totaled over $500. He also reportedly “endangered the bodily safety of the general public while driving in a reckless manner,” resulting in the misdemeanor charge in this case. East has since been granted pretrial release and was issued a summons to appear in court on Sept. 3,

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Projected renovations to the building include loft apartments, a full-service restaurant and bar, and seven event venues.

ALTON - In a ceremony held recently, Police Chief Jarrett Ford swore in the four newest members of the Alton Police Department. The new officers, Isaiah Hampton, Jordan Picklesimer, Steven Vaughn, and Joshua Saucedo-Hernandez, stood side by side as they took their oaths of office. "We are very excited to have them join the department," Chief Ford said during the ceremony. "They will soon depart for the police academy. We look forward to their successful academy training and having them join us in serving Alton." The new officers are set to begin their training at the police academy in the coming weeks. Their addition to the force is seen as a positive step toward bolstering the department’s capabilities and enhancing public safety in Alton.

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ALTON - In the summer of 1924, Altonians were excited about driving automobiles. Auto clubs sprang up all over the place, there was a car column in the Alton Telegraph, and there were picnic fundraisers to cinder dirt roads all over town. On August 11, 1924, an Alton Automobile Club presentation on automobile safety at Riverview Park drew a large crowd. It was a cold night for August, and many of the attendees wore their winter coats. At this time, there were 3,600 automobiles in the district and approximately 36,000 residents, one auto or truck for every ten people. Speakers at the automobile safety meeting included G. C. Varnum, secretary and manager of the St. Louis Safety Council, and Roy Rauschkolb, chairman of the development services of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. They recommended measures such as a safe drivers’ club and a vigilance committee and encouraged pedestrians to use street crossings and drivers to follow traffic guidelines. Varnum recited a little

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BELLEVILLE — In a recent ceremony, the Belleville Police Department officially welcomed two new recruits, Officer Headen and Officer Ortiz. Both officers took their oath to protect and serve the citizens of Belleville and will soon begin their training at the police academy. The swearing-in event marks a significant step in the careers of Headen and Ortiz, who are set to join the ranks of the Belleville Police Department. "We would like you to join us in welcoming them to our department," stated a representative from the department. The new recruits will undergo rigorous training at the academy, preparing them for the challenges and responsibilities that come with their roles in law enforcement.

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After getting knocked out twice during his senior year playing football and soccer at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, John Gaal Jr. died by suicide in 2017.