EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is continuing to battle litter issues with its Clean Communities Program. During the past year, residents, community groups, and volunteers worked together to pick up litter throughout the county. “Litter was everywhere and the county worked to ‘clean it up,’” Chairman Kurt Prenzler said. Building and Zoning Administrator Chris Doucleff said his department often receives complaints about litter along roads and ditches. “Last year we made picking up litter a priority,” Doucleff said. “And we are doing it again this year.” Doucleff said in March 2021, the county kicked off the Clean Communities litter pick-up program. The grassroots effort took aim at the litter problem by providing the public with resources to assist them in picking up trash. “We offer citizens a resource tool kit,” Doucleff said. The resource tool kit includes reflective safety vests, litter grabbers, gloves, and garbag
Julian Lennon, the late John Lennon's older son, will release a new studio album later this year as part of a new global recording deal with BMG. The project will…
After serving time in prison, Christine McDonald found herself living on the streets of Kansas City and in a pay-by-the-week motel. Robert Richardson, who also has a felony record, settled …
ALTON - Reiniger Jewelers is opening their newest location in Alton at 1633 Washington Avenue, the former location of Maneke Jewelers. Their grand opening is from March 31 to April 2 and will feature drawings to win some valuable giveaway prizes. The March 31 ribbon cutting is set for 11:30 a.m. Giveaway prizes announced so far include a $1,500 gift certificate for Reiniger Jewelers, a Gabriel pendant and Seiko watch, with many more in store. Paul Reiniger, the owner of Reiniger Jewelers, said there are a few things that set them apart from other jewelers. “We do quite a bit of bridal, but we also do custom design, something a little different,” Reiniger said. “And our repair department is very well-known for quality of workmanship. We want to make sure things are maintained properly for the customers.” In addition to carefully vetting the quality of the vendors he buys from, Reiniger also said his experience as a jeweler helps him determine the
An ex-FBI agent who conducted the criminal investigation of former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens in 2018 pleaded guilty Wednesday to evidence tampering and was sentenced to a year of probation. William Tisaby, 69, was hired by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to assist in the investigation of allegations that Greitens threatened to release a […]
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido has a long history with the department that dates back to 1994 when he entered the Alton Police's Explorer Program. He is a firm believer in the Explorer program for youth after his own personal experience that led to him becoming a police officer and ultimately, the chief of police. Chief Pulido is a highly respected police chief/officer across the area and has a very bright future ahead in law enforcement. One of the most important beliefs Pulido has about law enforcement is that people appreciate “authenticity.” He stresses that with all of his Alton Police officers as one of their most important roles in the community is to be "real" with the public. The chief said right now the Explorer program needs candidates, and he wants to bring attention to expanding the program. Chief Pulido vividly remembers doing ride alongs with other officers and the impact those had on him in regard to choosing his career as an officer. “I
Generally, when you talk about disinformation or propaganda, “big tech” companies like Facebook, or media giants like Fox News get the lion’s share of the attention. But as we’ve long noted, local news outlets in the U.S. were hollowed out years ago and replaced with something that looks like news, but is generally just gibberish […]
Camp Indigo Point is a week-long summer camp for LGBTQ youth. While some camps exist like this on the coasts, this one — located in southern Illinois — is the one of the first in the Midwest. It’s now drawn kids from 19 different states, and will take place for the first time this June. The response from parents and kids has been greater than the founders ever anticipated.
Are you ready for some Journey? The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have been tapped to perform at a special concert this summer that will help celebrate the 2022…
The average positivity rate for COVID-19 tests in Missouri is at its lowest level since the state health department began tracking test results in early March 2020.
Husch Blackwell, a national law firm based in Missouri, is sponsoring Get Started Omaha, a premier pitch competition on April 6 that will highlight 30 seed-stage startups. Startups from the Midwest and across the country will have the opportunity to network and showcase their business to a panel of judges and attendees. These startups represent […]
An investigator for St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner pleaded guilty Wednesday to one misdemeanor count of tampering with physical evidence, related to a criminal probe of former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens that saw him resign from public office in 2018.
Private investigator William Tisaby received a suspended sentence of one year of probation, the St. Louis Circuit Court said. Jury selection in Tisaby's trial had been set to begin Thursday.
He had been indicted in 2019 on six counts of perjury…
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