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COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department has named Officer Guiseppi Coppotelli as its August 2025 Officer of the Month in recognition of his proactive policing efforts. During August 2025, Collinsville's Coppotelli made 13 self-initiated felony arrests, including charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, and felony driving while license revoked. The department highlighted these arrests as a key example of their proactive policing philosophy aimed at enhancing community safety. “Thank you Guiseppi for your proactive efforts to keep our residents safe,” the department said in a statement.

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GLEN CARBON — The Village of Glen Carbon will host its first-ever “Chalk This Way” Chalk Walk on Saturday, Sept. 20, transforming the sidewalks of Schon Park into a vibrant outdoor art gallery. The free, family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features chalk art created by local artists of all ages, alongside live DJ music, food trucks, craft vendors, and a bounce house. Organized in partnership with Edwardsville District 7 Schools, the event invites community members to enjoy the colorful displays and participate by voting for their favorite artwork in the People’s Choice Award. A panel of three judges, including Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus, will select winners in various chalk art categories. The event aims to celebrate the arts and strengthen community spirit through creative expression and shared experiences. “Chalk This Way” is intended to become a lasting tradition in Glen Carbon, offering residents a chance to come together

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A Granite City, Illinois, man is accused of making threats during a court appearance in Madison County.

Donald Trump’s response to political violence this week reveals something more sinister than mere hypocrisy—it’s the deliberate construction of a false reality where only certain victims matter and only certain perpetrators exist. After days of raging about “left-wing violence” following Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Trump was asked about Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated […]

Today on TAP: As George Will noted, both made ‘politics fun’ (to be sure, even while disparaging equal rights).

Former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has announced a new set of U.S. tour dates, which will have him touring with his son Oliver Wakeman for the very first time.Some of the dates on this tour are…

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Millstone Weber, LLC, a leading transportation infrastructure builder and general contractor, has hired Nicole Amling as its new Vice President of People & Culture, effective August 25th. The strategic hire comes as the company continues to expand its national footprint in the heavy-civil construction industry. In her new role, Amling will draw on more than […]

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If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us one thing, it was the importance of washing our hands. Apparently, not everyone got the message. In May, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched the Hands In For Handwashing campaign to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing to help stop the spread of infectious diseases. The campaign includes the 2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report , based on a new national survey of U.S. adult handwashing knowledge and habits. The survey found that only 33% of respondents report washing their hands more now than they did during the COVID-19 pandemic. Men were more likely to not wash their hands at key times than women. The more startling fact is that nearly half of adults (48%) admit to forgetting or deciding not to wash their hands at important times, like after shopping, eating at a restaurant or visiting a health care setting. “I was surprised to learn that only half of people wash their hands at key times, because

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CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the historic Little Mary’s River Covered Bridge, a pedestrian-only structure located along Illinois 150 approximately 4 miles north of Chester in Randolph County, is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 22, following a nearly yearlong restoration effort. The $312,000 project carefully balanced historic preservation with modern safety upgrades following a severe windstorm in early 2023 that damaged the bridge’s roof, fire suppression system and video monitoring equipment. Originally built in 1854, the 86-foot bridge is the oldest of Illinois’ remaining covered bridges and the only one in southern Illinois. The bridge was acquired by the state of Illinois in the 1930s as a historic site and was fully renovated in 2005. It is listed on the Illinois Historic Sites Survey and remains a valued landmark for residents and visitors. IDOT partnered with restoration specialists and state

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St. Louis-based American Kolache is going to bring its reimagined Czech pastries to aisles across the country after securing a deal with Walmart. Owner Russ Clark recently earned Walmart’s “Fast Pass,” an opportunity granted to only 50 companies nationwide to pitch directly to the retailer’s buyers.

A St. Louis man appeared in court Monday after reaching a plea agreement in a 2023 killing in downtown.

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is allowed to access patient health information as part of its investigation into the Washington University Transgender Center, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals decision, written by Judge Phillip Hess, reverses a ruling last year by a St. Louis judge that allowed the health […]

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20 to Sept. 3. The reading is up 0.3 months since August 2024. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for August. […]

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WorkRise, a research-to-action network on jobs, workers, and mobility, is conducting a national survey to inform policies that deliver real results for workers and local economies. WorkRise is hosted by the Urban Institute. This survey, which should take no longer than 10 minutes, is a chance to shape where evidence, investment, and innovation go next. […]

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(The Center Square) – Virginia is leading 21 states in a federal appeals case that could decide how much control religious organizations have in choosing their employees.

After touring to celebrate the 40th anniversaries of R.E.M.’s Murmur and Fables of the Reconstruction, actor Michael Shannon and his musical partner Jason Narducy are taking on another one of the band’s classic albums.The duo just announced dates…

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SPRINGFIELD – As Bright Start 529 turns 25, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing record asset growth to more than $14 billion for Illinois’ flagship 529 college savings plan. The news comes as the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office kicks off College Savings Month, which falls in September. Sponsored and launched by the State of Illinois in the year 2000, the Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan is designed for higher education savings. Treasurer Frerichs also sponsors Bright Directions, a 529 plan for families who prefer to work with a financial advisor. Over the past 25 years, more than 250,000 students have used their IL 529 college savings funds to attend hundreds of universities, colleges, trade schools, vocational programs and apprenticeships. “Parents can sleep better at night knowing they’re prepared to pay for future education when the time comes,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “As a father of two toddlers, I know firsthand

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