BUNKER HILL - Lisa Webb, owner and designated managing broker of Third Street Realty, appeared on the last Third On Third segment on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to discuss the ins and outs of the closing process, ways to avoid mistakes, and much more. As a real estate agent of eight years, Webb said when she first started out, everyone was still using “wet” (written) signatures and large stacks of paper, but recent technological advancements have helped speed up the closing process. “Over even just the past eight years, a lot more lenders have done closing docs online before they get to the closing, which really, really helps now,” she said, adding it also helps eliminate potential confusion about the closing documents. “It’s good to be able to sign things ahead of time and discuss it with the lender so you’re more comfortable coming in.” While Webb doesn’t advise buyers and sellers to be in the same room to sign
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department joined law enforcement officers from eleven states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska) on July 26 in this year’s NHTSA Region 5 high visibility Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign. Edwardsville Police Officers issued a total of 53 citations during the campaign, with 41 of those citations being for speed-related violations. The speed awareness day campaign had a twofold approach: to combine increased, zero-tolerance enforcement with effective communication to road users on the importance of obeying the speed limit. This one-day speed enforcement event was a partnership coordinated by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, participating state highway safety offices and their respective law enforcement liaisons. The initiative was held in July because data and studies show that the most fatal crashes where speed is a contributing factor occur between
EDWARDSVILLE - Legislation sponsored by State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) taking aim at reducing the current police shortage at Illinois universities was signed into law late last week. Previously, out-of-state residents could not apply for university police officer positions unless all Illinois applicants have been deemed unqualified. Harriss’ House Bill 1767 removes that requirement. The new policy was an initiative of the University Chiefs of Police of Illinois in an attempt to remove the exhaustive process to accept and receive applications from non-Illinois residents. Additionally, this new law will level the playing field for university departments as municipal police departments do not have a residency requirement. “It’s no secret that across Illinois there is a shortage in our law enforcement profession. That burden is exacerbated within our universities, which weren’t afforded the same hiring privileges as other police departments,”
The flights were part of Essential Air Service, a federal program put in place amid airline deregulation to ensure small communities continued to get some air service.
Several new restaurants and bars have opened their doors this summer, with offerings ranging from high-minded cocktail combinations to Chinese street food. Sauce Magazine Executive Editor Meera Nagarajan breaks down her picks for what to try at three newly opened eateries and bars: Maryland House by Brennan’s, Dumplings & Tea, and B Juiced.
Politicians praise word that the White House will reverse a Trump-era selection of Huntsville, Alabama as home for the command that's housed in Colorado Springs today.
Yet another round of strong storms swept through the region this weekend, which has meant more around-the-clock activity for Ameren Missouri as they continue to restore power across the metro area.
I didn’t think we had much reason to write about all of the Harlan Crow / Clarence Thomas stuff that I’m sure you’ve read elsewhere. But the latest (in a now increasingly long series) of mind-blowing revelations from ProPublica regarding the relationship between the billionaire and the Supreme Court Justice… actually has a somewhat bizarre […]
Paul McCartney has confirmed the rumors — he’s going on tour again. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced dates for a new leg of his Got Back tour, which…
WOOD RIVER - Following news about a Five Below store coming to Wood River , the city is sharing information about other big projects in the works. City Manager Steve Palen explained that business and housing development will hopefully go hand-in-hand as these projects are completed, giving Wood River a boost in economic and population growth. “People are seeing that we’re kind of ripe for the picking,” Palen said. “We’re moving at a breakneck pace right now, but that’s a good thing.” Several locally-owned businesses have opened downtown in the past few months, including 1929 Pizza and Wine , C&B Boiled Bagels and The Sweet Tooth . Wood River also recently lifted a ban on loft living, and Palen hopes this will encourage people to move to the downtown area. Other developments include a new accessible playground that opened last week and an accompanying recreation center that aims to open by the end of the year; you ca
WOOD RIVER - Bryce Hyde of East Alton-Wood River High, appears to have a great future ahead at Daytona Elite Academy. In the spring 2023, the Oilers' offensive and defensive lineman, signed with the academy to play football after EAWR graduation. Oilers' head football coach Gary Herron congratulated the 6-foot-2, 285-pound lineman Bruce on an outstanding career as an Oiler on both sides of the ball. "Bryce was a two-time all-conference lineman and played a big part in us reaching the playoffs in 2022," Coach Herron said. "We look forward to following his success at Daytona Elite Academy." Bryce said he was thankful to the coaches throughout his life for their help. He also thanked his teammates and his family for always believing in him. Bryce also thanked East Alton-Wood River Athletic Director Mark Beatty for the wonderful day he created for his college signing. "A lot of linemen don't get noticed like that," he said. I thought it was great." "I can't wait to go to work on th
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