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Right-on-red works fine. There’s no need to ban it.

2 years 8 months ago
Someone on Twitter recently re-upped a Fast Company piece from a few months ago about our old friend, right turn on red—known to all traffic cognoscenti as RTOR: It's time to ban 'right-on-red' Cognitive overload is inevitable if drivers are expected to simultaneously watch traffic to their left and keep an eye out for anyone ...continue reading "Right-on-red works fine. There’s no need to ban it."
Kevin Drum

Alton Dispensary Announces New Location and More

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON – After 9 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, The Alton Dispensary will no longer be in operation at 1400 East Broadway. The dispensary is pleased to announce its new location will be at 3401 East Broadway in the former First Mid-America Credit Union facility in Alton. The ownership group of the IllinoisCannabis49 d/b/a The Alton Dispensary, is excited for the move as they will have complete ownership of the building. This move comes on the heels of an eviction passed down from Subsero RE, LLC. “When we reopen, we will be bigger, better, stronger, and faster,” President Jeremy Wysocki said. “We’re looking forward to being a permanent member of the community and will continue to give back to our neighbors in the great city of Alton.” The eviction is the latest in a series of events between the Alton Dispensary and Subsero. The dispensary alleges their former management company, Subsero Alton Ops, LLC misappropriated as much as $1.8 million in

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"Game Over" Arcade, Bar/Restaurant Now Open In Alton

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - A new arcade with a wide-ranging food menu, large selection of alcohol, and more has opened in Downtown Alton at “Game Over,” located at the former Chubby’s Grill & Garage on East Broadway. Stacey Ann with Game Over recently announced the official opening of Game Over and shared some photos of the new space, which she said is still undergoing construction. “Stop in and check us out,” she said. “Same delicious food Chubby’s had. Still under construction but come what we have done so far.” She added that all arcade games at Game Over are free to play if you buy something to eat or drink in the new establishment. They also have several draft beers at low prices and liquor-infused slushies, as well as margaritas, mudslides, daiquiris, non-alcoholic slushies for kids, and more. “Game Over” is open each day from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., though only adults ages 21 and over are allowed to stay after 8 p.m. Their kitchen

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