ALTON - Adreonna L. Reams, 30, of Alton, was charged for pepper-spraying two Alton Police Officers last Wednesday, June 7. She received two counts of Aggravated Battery, each a Class 2 felony. Court filings indicate Count 1 stems from an incident wherein Reams “sprayed Officer Storey in the eyes with chemical mace, knowing Officer Storey to be a peace officer of the Alton Police Department.” Reams was charged with an additional count of Aggravated Battery after also spraying Officer Bailey of the Alton Police Department in the eyes with the chemical mace. Both officers were engaged in the execution of their official duties at the time of the incidents, according to court records. Bond was set at $125,000, and Reams’ next court date is set for 9 a.m. June 12. More information and updates on this case (Case # 2023CF001306) can be found here . The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged
From Gensler: As we continue to engage in a national conversation about the persistent inequities in our underserved communities, it’s essential that we leverage the power of research and engage residents as we redesign our cities and neighborhoods. Gensler’s City Pulse Survey revealed that two thirds of urban residents believe we should completely rethink city […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: An Edwardsville service station along the historic Route 66 corridor is getting a second chance at life as a museum and interpretive center. For nearly 40 years, the West End Service Station was a hub on the historic road. The station opened its doors in 1927 as Springer’s Madison Oil […]
ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik recently gave a few updates on her work at the State House of Representatives, as well as what she wants to accomplish during the rest of her session and the great things going on in her district. Elik discussed these topics and more on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! On Riverbender.com . Last Friday, June 9, Elik said she received word that Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed three of her bills into law. “That’s always exciting, to see the bills that you wrote and that you worked on coming to fruition, and that they were signed and not vetoed, no surprises or anything like that came along." Among the bills signed was one requiring schools to recognize and celebrate Constitution Day, which she said despite some pushback in the Senate, ultimately passed with bipartisan support - something she seeks for all of her bills. “Any of the bills that I do, I’m always going to have bipartisan support on, because
The family-owned company said Monday it has entered into a name, image and likeness (NIL) sponsorship with Luther Burden III, a wide receiver for the University of Missouri Tigers.
David Click, pastor at the church, said he was told by fire officials and the Warren County Sheriff's Office that the fire is being investigated as arson, but neither police nor fire officials would not confirm that detail to the…
Back in November last year, Walled Culture reported on the shocking opinion by a top EU court advisor that copyright was more important than privacy. The case in question was brought by four French associations for the protection of rights and freedoms on the Internet (La Quadrature du Net, the Federation of Associative Internet Access Providers, […]
FULTON, MO. - Kaleb Hinkle-Pruett from East Alton was named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College. Hinkle-Pruett is a Sophomore at Westminster. The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester. The list of 220 students includes 44 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 65 juniors, and 53 seniors. President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., recently commended the students for their exemplary academic performance. "These students worked extremely hard to achieve this honor," Lofe said. "On behalf of the entire Westminster College community, I want to congratulate each one of them for making an impact through this outstanding accomplishment." ABOUT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE: Founded in 1851 and home of Winston Churchill's
From MODOT: The draft FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today. The draft five-year program includes funding from General Revenue – passed by the Missouri General Assembly – to widen and improve I-70, fix low-volume minor roads, upgrade railroad safety crossings and more. A 30-day […]
John Mellencamp is currently on his Live and In Person tour, but one of the shows isn’t going on as planned. The rocker just announced that his sold-out show at The Palace Theatre…
He's spent years as your imaginary boyfriend, and now, John Cusack is coming to St. Louis to charm you in person. Cusack is hosting a screening of his classic movie “Say Anything” at the Stifel Theatre (1400 Market Street, stifeltheatre.com) on October 28. His character in Say Anything, Lloyd Dobler, famously doesn’t want to “sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed.” Cusack probably doesn’t want to do any of that, either.
From UMSL: Faculty, staff, alumni, students and supporters of the University of Missouri–St. Louis gathered in Alumni Circle Tuesday afternoon to mark the start of construction on the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center. The new 31,000-square-foot center will connect to the J.C. Penney Conference Center and is intended to serve as the gateway […]
GODFREY - Abby Kreitner Thurman didn’t set out to create a popular woman-owned gym, but that’s exactly what she did. With three passionate trainers and a growing list of clients, the business Ab’s Workout Plans is only growing. “We like to push people and drive people, and I think our clients see that energy,” Thurman said. “We’re going through our own journeys, too. We’re right there with them.” For the last year, Thurman’s journey has been this business. Ab’s Workout Plans offers individual training sessions, group sessions, consultations and workout and nutrition plans. They’ve expanded to a new location on Godfrey Road with a full calendar of available classes. While the gym’s success might have initially surprised Thurman, Ab’s Workout Plans has actually been in the works for years. In high school, Thurman participated in the Riverbend CEO program meant to foster entrepreneurial skills
From Wheelbarrow to Tins Remember humming the Irish ballad about Molly Malone? She’s the legendary fishmonger, who “wheeled her wheelbarrow through streets broad and narrow, crying cockles and mussels, alive, alive-o.” It is said she still wanders the streets of Dublin, but I didn’t see her when I was last there. For those that are...
ALTON - Pride, Inc will be hosting its 2023 Garden Tour on Sunday, July 9. During this “Rain or Shine” event, attendees will have the opportunity to view selected private and public gardens in the Alton – Godfrey area. There will also be Master Gardeners, and Beekeepers in some locations available for questions and answers. The tour is from 12 – 5:00pm, and the cost is $20.00 per person. Tickets, tour maps and further information about the locations can be found by visiting https://pridegardentour.com/. Tickets may also be obtained at Karen Wilson’s State Farm Office at 225 Tolle Lane or Liberty Bank in Godfrey, or the Pride office in the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion. For more information contact Pat Stewart at pride@prideincorporated.org or call 618-467-2375 ABOUT Pride, Incorporated – Pride, Incorporated is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to community beautification. Since its Founding in 1966 by Dr. Gordon Moore, Pride, Inc. ha
From Construction Dive: Capping a year of hearings and increased scrutiny on sexual and racial discrimination in the construction industry, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a report Wednesday laying bare the continued prevalence of hate and bias on building jobsites. The agency called out the appearance of nooses and hate speech on projects, including […]
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