MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police Troop 8 is investigating a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 northbound at Illinois Route 4 in Madison County at 12:33 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2024. ISP said the following from a preliminary investigation into the crash: "The investigation indicates the following occurred: ISP Troop 8 responded to the location above for the report of a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle. "Unit 1, a Freightliner Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer was traveling northbound on I-55, when for unknown reasons, it left swerved and left the roadway, causing the trailer to overturn. No injuries were reported at the scene." The crash investigation remains open and there is no further information available for release at this time.
It is now OK in Germany to use an apostrophe to indicate the possessive: Guidelines issued by the body regulating the use of Standard High German orthography have clarified that the use of the punctuation mark colloquially known as the Deppenapostroph (“idiot’s apostrophe”) has become so widespread that it is permissible. The Deppenapostroph is not ...continue reading "Germany caves in on apostrophes"
WASHINGTON — In an interview released Sunday on a widely heard podcast geared toward young women, Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the importance of reproductive rights, a central topic in her bid for the White House. The “Call Her Daddy” host, Alex Cooper, specifically centered the 40-minute interview around issues affecting women such as domestic […]
After performing the final Beatles song, “Now and Then,” in concert for the first time in Uruguay, Paul McCartney has made it part of the set on his Got Back tour. Now, he’s…
A majority of voters support using the $280 million NFL Rams settlement for infrastructure improvements, with 55% favoring redeveloping vacant buildings and infrastructure in Downtown and underinvested neighborhoods.
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Fire Department is responding to a first alarm fire in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood Monday afternoon. Crews are working in the 2700 block of Mills St. According to the fire department, the building is a two-story apartment building with multi-unit rows. The building is vacant, the department added. Heavy flames [...]
ALTON - Officer wellness is a top priority at the Alton Police Department. Sacred Spaces of CARE, a local nonprofit that focuses on mental health and substance use, has partnered with the Alton Police Department to promote officer wellness. With wellness initiatives and increased support within the department, the goal is to help officers process trauma and make healthy choices. “We’re people too, and that’s what everybody kind of forgets sometimes,” said APD Lieutenant James Siatos. “We have to be kind of a light switch sometimes. Especially in the city of Alton here, we do have a lot of critical incidents that do happen here. There is violent crime here in Alton. So you’ll respond to a critical incident and then an hour later you could be at home bouncing a 2-year-old on your knee, playing with your kids." Siatos is a peer coordinator within the department, meaning he works closely with Sacred Spaces founder Megan Tyler. Together, they
Documents filed with the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania on Monday stated that issues between the Katz family and Panera have been resolved and dismissed.
COLLINSVILLE — Representative Katie Stuart will visit the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) expansion site at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to review the construction plans and grounds. Stuart played a key role in securing $25 million in funding from the State of Illinois for the project. Stuart was invited to the site by Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich and CAVC Director Joe McGinnis, who will accompany her during the visit. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the expansion, view construction plans and renderings. The new CAVC facility aims to enhance Career and Technical Education in the region, marking a significant investment in local education. Further information regarding the event will be provided to attendees.
Business group Greater St. Louis Inc. on Monday released a poll of city voters showing they support its plan for spending the government's portion of the Rams settlement money.
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