ALTON - Workers are visible each day at the old Alton Post Office location on Belle Street with the site restoration in its final stages. Brian Bretsch, a spokesperson for Ameren Illinois, who owns the property, made this statement about the present work: "Following Illinois American Water's sewer and water line improvements along Belle Street, Ameren is now finishing final site restoration and grading at the former Alton manufactured gas plant site in preparation for sale and/or beneficial re-use for the community. "The property was recently divided into two parcels to support development, while also allowing for an easement so Illinois American Water can access and maintain the Piasa sewer that bisects the site."
ALTON - The first Alton City-Wide Litter Cleanup of 2023 proved to be a big success as volunteers pitched in to help clean up the Alton area. The event is organized each spring and fall by Pride, Inc. and Executive Director Pat Stewart said she hopes the event can spread the word against littering. “Any help we can give this community to keep it clean, to educate people about littering, I think the more youth groups we get our here especially, hopefully they’ll take it back and spread the word to their friends and family and think twice before you roll your window down and throw something else out of it,” Stewart said. Over 50 organizations participated in this spring’s cleanup, covering their assigned areas all over Alton. Stewart said community members are also highly involved in the event, and that she enjoys seeing residents take pride in their neighborhoods. “The community involvement is fantastic,” she said. “A clean neighborhood
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EDWARDSVILLE - In response to the increased demand and limited number of individuals entering the professional surveying workforce, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) is announcing the formation of a new four-year degree in land surveying and geomatics. This is the only four-year degree for land surveying that offers a direct pathway to professional licensure in several Midwestern states. “This program is offered to a broad base of students as it has integrated focused coursework from our surveying specialization, geography and civil engineering programs,” said John Cabage, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of Construction. “We hope that through this program at SIUE, we can help increase the number of individuals entering the professional surveying field.” The gift of more than $214,000 in equipment from Seiler Instrument enabled SIUE to launch this degree program with leading edge technology.
Proposed law would allow victims of child sexual abuse material to hold online platforms accountable in state and federal court for distributing such images.
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We all have certain memories, often built around life-altering events, that stick with us more vividly, more viscerally, than others. Such a feeling may envelop you during the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of Rajiv Joseph’s haunting Gruesome Playground Injuries.
ALTON – The Riverbend Rotary Club is delighted to announce a special community prayer event, taking place at 8 a.m. May 4, 2023, at The Lovejoy, located at 401 Piasa Street, Alton. This free event encourages community members of all faiths and backgrounds to come together in a show of unity and support for the people and institutions that keep our town thriving. Local dignitaries will offer prayers for various aspects of our community, including government, teachers, police officers, and the media. Attendees will be treated to light refreshments and the opportunity to connect with fellow community members in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. For more information about the event, please visit the Riverbend Rotary Club's Facebook event page. No RSVP is required. About Riverbend Rotary Club The Riverbend Rotary Club is dedicated to making a difference in the local community through service projects, fundraisers, and events that bring people together. Their mission is to promote
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CARLINVILLE - This past Saturday, the following students participated in the ICTM (Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics) State Math Contest. They had qualified for the event by having excellent scores at the regional level: Freshmen: Riley Owsley, Elyse Eldred, Anna Petrovich, Taylor Brandenburg, Isabella McCarthy, and Hannah Truax Junior: Tyler Summers Seniors: Charlie Wilson and Hayden Truax
EDWARDSVILLE – Earlier this month, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) hosted its 16 th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Nearly 100 guests gathered for the celebration, including scholarship donors and student recipients, along with SON administrators, faculty and staff. This time-honored tradition is held to recognize the shared aspirations and achievements of scholarship sponsors and recipients. “On behalf of the entire SIUE School of Nursing Community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 16 th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony,” said Patti McDonald, senior director of development, during the opening remarks. “We are so glad you are here and thank everyone for being part of and continuing this time-honored tradition for the SIUE School of Nursing. You have formed a powerful partnership that will advance the future of nursing through our region, state and world in the years to come.” “We wer
GLEN CARBON – The Village of Glen Carbon and its volunteer committee, the G.L.E.N. (Gardening, Landscape and Enhancing Nature) Committee has announced its plans to hold a Miner Park Tree Planting on Sat., Apr. 29 at 10 a.m. The planting will occur between the two baseball fields by the playground at the park located at 194 S. Main Street. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served. Since 1972 the Arbor Day Foundation has advocated for the planting of trees to encourage a greener future for communities. Trees play a key role in the creation of a healthier environment because they clean our air, filter our water, slow storm surge and provide shady spots that can be about 10 degrees cooler for humans and animals alike. Abby Kansal Schack, chairperson of the G.L.E.N. Committee, is looking forward to working with a local Girl Scout Troop on the tree planting at Miner Park. Mayor Marcus will also be present at the beginning of the celebration to read the
The rule, which goes into effect Thursday, would implement a litany of new restrictions on access to certain medical procedures for both minors and adults.
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A pre-trial hearing for an infamous 2021 murder carried stakes not just for the defendant, but for embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner as well.
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