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Meet the Superintendent Working to Make a Difference in Construction

2 years 6 months ago
From Bluebeam Blog:  It’s pretty cool to think that a cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia could come out of this project that I’m involved in,” said Yelana Moton, an assistant superintendent at McCarthy Building Cos., of her current project, a 1.2 million-square-foot neuroscience research building on the Washington University School of Medicine campus in St. […]
Dede Hance

Man Arrested On Aggravated Battery Charge In Calhoun County

2 years 6 months ago
HARDIN - A Baylis, IL., man has been arrested on aggravated battery and other charges. Calhoun County Deputy Sergeant Zach Hardin provided this narrative: "On December 14, 2023, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified by West-Central Illinois 911 dispatch, of a Domestic Disturbance and possible Home Invasion in Progress, on the 200 block of High Street, Kampsville in Calhoun County." Hardin responded to the scene and began an investigation. Sergeant Hardin was assisted by Law Enforcement officials from various neighboring agencies. After an investigation, Zachary N. Schwalb, age 31, of Baylis, Illinois, was arrested for the following offenses: Aggravated Battery Domestic Battery (Two Counts) Criminal Damage To Property (Over $500) Criminal Damage To Property (Less than $500) Schwalb was arrested without incident and was booked into the Greene County Jail and is currently being held without Bond. Schwalb was recently released from Mandatory Supervised Release (Parole)

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Guest Columnist: A Holiday Message From Illinois State Senator Erica Harris

2 years 6 months ago
Greetings! As we head into the final week of this year, I want to sincerely thank you for allowing me to serve as your State Senator for the 56 th District. Nearly 12 months ago, I took an oath of office to represent our community and this experience has been an incredible honor. I spent much of January through May in Springfield engrossed in the legislative process. There is no handbook for “how to be a Senator” and it’s often viewed as “drinking from a firehose.” Our days started early, ended late, and were filled with nonstop action. From early meetings, or breakfasts, to committee meetings, and floor action, any time gap we had was filled with meeting with constituents, support groups and doing “homework” each night reviewing legislation or bill drafts. This year I was appointed to six Senate Committees serving as the Minority Spokesperson on the Local Government Senate Committee. I also served as a member on the Energy and Public Utilities

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Cortex Aglow

2 years 6 months ago

See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]

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Patrick

Way of Lights

2 years 6 months ago

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois, sparkles in winter as its annual Christmas light display illuminates the grounds. All are invited to witness the […]

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Rachel Huffman

Garden Glow

2 years 6 months ago

Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than one million twinkling lights, beautiful […]

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Rachel Huffman

Illinois State Police Announce Arrest Of Belleville Man For Murder

2 years 6 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) announces the arrest of 37-year-old Travione M. Willis of Belleville, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) and two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony). On October 22, 2023, ISP DCI PSEG agents were requested by the East St. Louis Police Department to assist with a homicide investigation with multiple shooting victims that occurred in the 500 block of Missouri Avenue. One victim, 19-year-old Marshon Martin of East St. Louis, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two additional victims were transported to area hospitals where they were treated for non-fatal gunshot wounds. After a thorough investigation, the case was presented to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney James Gomric, and the above-mentioned charges were filed against Willis on December 4, 2023. On December 19, 2023, the United States Marshal

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