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The Sky's the Limit at Piston Aviation

1 year 9 months ago
In today's competitive world, choosing the right path for your career is more crucial than ever. While a traditional college degree offers broad academic exposure, investing in a career in aviation provides a targeted, high-return pathway to a rewarding and lucrative future. Piston Aviation, with their original facility in Creve Coeur, Missouri, opened at the St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto this past March. Owned by Joe and Meghen Ord, Piston Aviation operates with an open-door policy to the general public and other aviators, and has incorporated industry approved curriculum with training programs for: Private Pilot, Sport Pilot, Instrument Certification, Commercial Pilot, CFI and CFII. “This is our second location, so it represents an expansion of our business,” said Joe. “The community here has been extremely supportive and we’re excited to be part of it. I really enjoy getting to support our students through their journey and their goals.

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Haine announces Charges of Aggravated DUI, Reckless Homicide Against Bethalto Driver in Fatal Crash

1 year 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday, July 26, 2024, that felony charges, including Aggravated DUI Resulting in Death and Reckless Homicide, have been filed against a 24-year-old Bethalto man in connection with a fatal crash. The charges were filed against Israel K. Evans, 24, of Bethalto, following a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the night of May 20, 2024, in Hartford. The incident took place on Illinois 3 near Rand Avenue and resulted in the death of Evans' passenger, 24-year-old Jacob S.P. Werner, also of Bethalto. Evans faces two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence Resulting in Death (class 2 enhanced felony), one count of Reckless Homicide (class 3 felony), and two counts of Aggravated DUI (class 4 felony). The charges allege that Evans had a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more when his 1998 Chevrolet Corvette left the roadway and struck a tree. Additionally, the state's attorney's office said it is alleged

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Durbin, Duckworth Comment After Briefing WIth Law Enforcement About Democratic National Convention Security

1 year 9 months ago
CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after receiving briefings this week from law enforcement officials that discussed security at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August: “As we approach next month’s Democratic National Convention in our great city, we will continue working with our local law enforcement partners to ensure proper coordination and the safety and security of convention attendees and Chicagoans. This includes meetings with federal and local law enforcement officials this week and pressing the Acting Director of the U.S. Secret Service and Executive Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to do everything in their power to ensure proper coordination with local and state authorities and address all potential vulnerabilities in a closed-door briefing today. “Everyone should

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Illinois EPA Funding To Have Grant Impact On Both Carlinville and Hillsboro

1 year 9 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – Macoupin and Montgomery Counties have each received part of a massive grant to replace lead lines from the Illinois Environmental Protection Association. Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings has announced $43,159,886 in funding that is being provided to 17 individual communities to replace lead service lines during the last quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024. The City of Carlinville in Macoupin County will receive $458,939 to replace 42 lead service lines, while the City of Hillsboro in Montgomery County will receive $845,910 to replace approximately 74 lead service lines. The funding is provided through the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund (SRF), which provides low-interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The funding for each of these awards is being provided in the form of principal forgiveness, so none of the communities will not have to repay any of the funds awarded. Cook County, Shelby, Will,

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