GRAFTON - With the real-life map of the Mississippi and Illinois River confluence spread far below, the first meeting of the Grafton Ferry Study Committee kicked off at Aerie’s Winery on Thursday, June 22 nd . The meeting was hosted by America’s Central Port District (Granite City) and the City of Grafton, partners in seeking the planning grant to study the regional ferry systems and provide recommendations. The consulting contract was awarded to Nelson/Nygaard, who is conducting a comprehensive study of all aspects of river ferry operation along the Mississippi. Participants included the Ferry Oversight Committee, appointed by the City Council to review the data and to provide input to Nelson/Nygaard. The committee is comprised of Grafton business owners and residents; city government is represented by Alderwoman Donna Smith, Alderman Andy Jackson, and Mayor Morrow. The overall scope of the study was presented, and input was gathered from committee members regarding the
ALTON - Brown Bag Bistro had some excited diners and staff today as the local restaurant was spotlighted by America’s Best Restaurants . The Bistro will be featured on an upcoming episode of the ABR Roadshow series, which was filmed today at the restaurant in downtown Alton. Customers were invited to watch the taping and enjoy some of the signature menu items that earned the Bistro this recognition. “Loving what you’re doing — I think that’s what’s driven us a lot,” co-owner Erin Velloff said of the restaurant’s success. “It’s surpassed everything we imagined, really, and it just continues getting better and better.” Erin and her mother, Christine, opened the Bistro together in 2018. You can read more about their journey here . While this latest recognition is exciting, the Velloffs agree that what they’re most proud of is the community and connections they’ve built in Alton. “My
GLEN CARBON - These students were members of the Father McGivney Catholic Class of 2023: Elisabeth Antonini Christopher Apotheker Callie Barks Mary-Elizabeth Benware Wyatt Biermann Alma Bond Emma Bukovac Madeline Burkart Madeline Burnett Samuel Chouinard Keira Cope Owen Cortez Michael Cummins Mallori Dempsey Andrew Douglas Caroline Foppe Tanner Garner Daniel Gierer Katie Gilbertson Olivia Gray Taylor Haerr Aislin Hall Katherine Hand Mary Harkins Jacob Huber Autumn Hutson Amelia Hylla Sophia Ivnik Ava Jackson Megan Jamruk Benjamin Joellenbeck Lauren Jones Reece Kleinschmidt Margaret Klusas Jacob Larkin David Lowe Sofia Luna Abigail Madura Emma Martinez Jacob McKee Elizabeth Melcher Ashton Mersinger Kaleigh Pekarik Abigail Piechocinski Brandon Reed Braden Riechmann Jackson Rodgers Evan Rolves Ellie Ronzo Abigail Root Evan Rybak Gretchen Rybolt Evan Schrage Abigail Shearer Nolan Shearer Ainsley Siekmann Gabe Smith Melinda
Cuevas' death marks the fifth drowning already this year in the Missouri Highway Patrol's Troop G, which includes nine counties in south-central Missouri.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in Illinois.
The measures establish a state-based exchange for policies sold under the Affordable Care Act and give the Illinois Department of Insurance the authority to modify or reject proposed rate increases.
“Since day one of my administration, I've been committed to making health care more equitable and holistic and accessible,” Pritzker said at a bill signing ceremony in Chicago. “With…
We just got done noting how the FCC has spent most of the last decade under the bootheel of the telecom lobby, and in an era where all DC policy is fixated on “big tech,” (often for very good reasons) nobody much seems to care or have noticed. For four years under Trump, the FCC […]
ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band is excited to continue its 133rd concert season with a patriotic spectacular - just in time for Independence Day. One change has been made in the schedule because of ongoing work in the Riverview Park area. The Thursday, June 29, concert will be held at Haskell Park, along with the 7 p.m. Sunday, July 2, concert, Adam Rogers of the Municipal Band, said on Wednesday morning. Rogers said he did not know an exact date the band could return to Riverview Park in Alton for concerts, but plans to keep the public posted. Longtime favorite vocalist David Guebert will lead the audience in sing-alongs of patriotic classics celebrating our nation’s independence. The band, under the direction of David Drillinger, will perform patriotic marches and music from great American films. Arrangements of music with narration will captivate audiences and remind them of our nation’s founding principles and heroic leaders. As is tradition, the ensemble will pay
CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody, care, and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, New York: “I thank the Inspector General for conducting a thorough investigation that reiterates many concerns I have long raised and makes clear that this death was not due to a grand conspiracy, but BOP’s incompetence and neglect. “My concerns, and those raised in this report, include the fact that BOP staffing shortages lead to dangerous conditions for incarcerated individuals and staff; that BOP must improve its prison camera system to increase safety and security throughout its facilities; and that many people in restrictive housing need more robust mental health services and less
Route Options for Northside-Soutside MetroLink Line Outlined Citizens for Modern Transit’s “Talking Transit” event, held June 27 via Zoom, served as a forum to discuss route options for the planned North STL County Community Connector MetroLink line, which will be a major component of the Northside-Southside MetroLink expansion project. The more than 50 members, […]
Winners in six of their last eight, the St. Louis Cardinals are starting to show some signs of life that have largely been missing from the 2023 campaign. A somewhat unexpected source is leading the charge in recent weeks.
It is no secret that consumers love ice cream. In fact, 87% of Americans have ice cream in the freezer right now! Because milk is the main ingredient in ice cream, this refreshing dairy food contains calcium, high-quality protein and other essential vitamins and minerals. “Although these nutrients are less concentrated in ice cream than in milk, yogurt and cheese, they still make ice cream a nutritious option when compared to other dessert items,” said Maggie Cimarolli, a registered dietitian and St. Louis District Dairy Council nutrition educator. Celebrate July Ice Cream month by checking out these trends in local grocery stores or ice cream shops. Creative Flavor Combinations and Mash-ups Ice cream is a treat, so added indulgence in the form of layers, textures, toppings and fillings is a welcomed addition for many. A quick stroll down the ice cream aisle will highlight a variety of candy bar and dessert mash-ups in addition to these interesting flavors: caramel poun
When wildfires and smoke swept through Oregon in 2020, Lyra Johnson’s family made plans to evacuate their home near Portland. Johnson, then 14, was told she might have to quickly learn to drive — despite not having a license — in order to get her grandmother to safety. Thankfully, the danger passed before Johnson was […]
This is the ornate, Beaux-Arts style Alexander III Bridge crossing the Seine in Paris. I was strolling around early when I took this and caught it just as the morning sun was shining directly on the winged horses at the top of the pedestals. The Grand Palais is in the background.
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