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Daily Deal: Open Ear Bone Conduction Stereo Wireless Headphones

2 years 6 months ago
Open Ear Stereo Wireless Headphones are lightweight and comfortable to wear while walking or jogging without the fear of losing them. Made from soft plastic, these headphones can be charged with a USB charger and play 6 hours of continuous playback. These dual bud, bone conduction headphones connect via Bluetooth to any device that is […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Wood River Ice Cream Social, Farmers Market Part Of Busy Summer Plans

2 years 6 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup has announced a busy summer event schedule for the city, including an Ice Cream Social event and a series of Farmers Markets, both coming up in July. The Ice Cream Social is set for July 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event will be held at Central Park, located at 633 N. Wood River Ave. in Wood River. Mayor Stalcup encouraged visitors to “come and enjoy ice cream and an afternoon of fun with your neighbors, friends, and family.” The Ice Cream Social is co-sponsored by the City of Wood River & the Wood River Women’s Club. Call (618) 251-3130 for more information, or visit the city’s Parks and Recreation Department website . July will also bring a weekly Farmers Market to Wood River, which will take place each Thursday starting on July 6 and running until September (weather and crops permitting) from 4 p.m. to dusk. The Farmers Market will take place in the parking lot on 1st Street between Route 143 and Ferguson Avenue

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ISP Announces Seven Metro East St. Louis Area Anti-Trafficking Arrests

2 years 6 months ago
COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today it conducted an anti-human trafficking operation in the Metropolitan East St. Louis Area and it resulted in seven arrests. Between June 22-23, 2023, the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau and the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois led a human trafficking suppression operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts with minors. “ISP has a responsibility to protect those vulnerable to human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “The arrests of these individuals serve as notice to anyone who thinks about feeding the demand for human trafficking that ISP could be waiting behind a door for them with handcuffs.” As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested and charged. Donald A. Dececco (43) – St. Louis, Missouri –

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South County Man Tried to Burn Down House After Argument Over Cigarettes

2 years 6 months ago
A St. Louis County man has been charged with one count of arson after an argument over cigarettes with his mother led him to try to burn down the south county house he lives in. The police probable cause statement says that Matthew Pellegrini, 29, got into the argument with his mother on the 7300 block of Navarre Circle near Laclede Station and Rock Hill roads, near Grant’s Farm.
Ryan Krull

Steve Williams, S. M. Wilson Super, on Lunch Time, Tape Measures and Standing by Decisions

2 years 6 months ago
From Construction Superintendent:  Steve Williams is a second-generation S. M. Wilson & Co. superintendent who began his career working for his father, Larry Williams (44-year Wilson lead superintendent). With 42 years of construction experience, he’s worked in different superintendent capacities, with project superintendent as his most recent position. Williams is well-organized with the ability to plan […]
Tom Finan

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action in college admissions

2 years 6 months ago

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that two prominent universities’ consideration of race in acceptances violated the U.S. Constitution, effectively reshaping the role of affirmative action in the college admissions process throughout higher education. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, wrote that the admissions processes at […]

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Ariana Figueroa

Hit A Home Run With All Star Restaurant Week In Alton & Collinsville

2 years 6 months ago
ALTON - Hit it out of the park in Alton and Collinsville during All Star Restaurant Week July 7 – 16 featuring 34 locally owned and operated restaurants serving up delicious dining specials. A total of 24 restaurants in Alton, Grafton, Bethalto, East Alton, Godfrey are participating in this popular dining event. Ten restaurants will serve up great specials in Collinsville. All will feature a lunch and/or dinner special for the 10 day dining event. And once again diners can receive a free commemorative pint glass with a receipt from a participating restaurant to the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., Alton or Uptown Scoops, 403 W. Main St., Collinsville. Glasses are available while supplies last. “Restaurant Week is a great way to celebrate all the amazing locally owned and operated restaurants in the Great Rivers & Routes region,” Cory Jobe, President & CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said. “From Alton to Collinsville, we are able to highlight

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Durbin Meets With March Fourth To Discuss Gun Violence Prevention Efforts

2 years 6 months ago
CHICAGO – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met with members of March Fourth, a gun violence prevention organization that was founded in the aftermath of the Highland Park shooting on July 4, 2022. “Next week marks one year since the horrific mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. That gunman scarred a community for a lifetime, shooting more than 80 rounds in 60 seconds, at what was supposed to be a joyful community celebration of America’s beauty and her freedoms. Mass shootings are a uniquely American experience, and it doesn’t have to be this way. Since that day, Illinoisans have mobilized and garnered a swell of grassroots support for gun violence prevention policies. I’m grateful for community leaders and members of March Fourth for their efforts as we work to address gun violence as a major public health threat,” said Durbin. Last week, the Senate unanimously pass

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Safety; A Top Priority When Firing Up The Grill This Holiday Weekend

2 years 6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports around 64% of U.S. households own at least one outdoor BBQ, grill or smoker. Gas grills contribute to a higher number of fires than charcoal grills. The NFPA reports 61% of households own a gas grill. On average, 10,200 home fires are started by a grill each year. In 2017-2021, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 11,421 home fires involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues per year, including an average of 5,763 structure fires and 5,659 outside or unclassified fires. During the same time, an average of 22,155 patients per year went to emergency rooms because of injuries involving grills. Nearly half (10,342 or 47%) o

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