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GRAFTON - Grafton Police Officer Mike Angel was honored by Crime Stoppers at a ceremony at ‘Straight Home’ in Hardin, Illinois on Monday evening, October 10, 2023. Officer Angel was presented with a Lifesaving Award in recognition of his quick actions on June 19, 2022, that helped to save the life of Eighth Circuit Court Judge Charles ‘Chipper’ Burch of Calhoun County who suffered serious, life-threatening injuries because of a bicycle accident on the bike trail at Graham Hollow outside of Grafton. Judge Burch told the audience what transpired that fateful afternoon. He said he was riding his bike with his family and found himself going pretty fast on a narrow section of the bike trail. He came to a section that had a wooden bridge when he lost control of his bike. He was thrown off and hit a 2” x 6” wooden guard rail with such force that he broke through the rail and was severely cut in several places. “Officer Angel arrived on the scene

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If you haven't been to the Enterprise Center since last season, there are some exciting changes at the concession stands.

Plans call for a new utility plant, airfield maintenance complex and de-icing pad at St. Louis' airport. Officials also want to demolish a vacant Missouri Air National Guard complex.

DOW - Jersey County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in locating a Dow woman - Kaila M. Vatole - a missing person. The Jersey Sheriff's Office said it is believed that Kaila walked away from a residence located on Little Piasa Road in rural Dow, Illinois on January 8, 2023. Numerous searches in the area and extensive investigation have failed to locate Kaila, whose family continues to suffer with concern for her welfare and whereabouts. Kaila is a 40-year-old white female, approximately 5’3” tall and 110 pounds with hazel eyes. She has multiple tattoos, including a prominent tattoo on her neck. The Jersey Sheriff's Office said Kaila has a medical condition that requires a colostomy, has lived as a homeless person in the past, and has suffered with drug addiction. Kaila previously resided in Carlinville, Wood River, East Alton, and Alton. The JCSO is asking for farmers and hunters in the area of Kaila’s disappearance to pay particular attention as

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A new facility promising to be the "World's Largest Indoor Padel + Pickleball Club" is coming to Olive Boulevard and Highway 170. The Padel + Pickle Club promises six "panoramic padel courts" and eight "advanced Cushionmaster II pickleball courts" at 1220 North Price Road in Olivette. What's padel, you ask?

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Each Halloween Linus sat in a pumpkin patch awaiting the Great Pumpkin to appear with presents, but it never showed up. It is said the Great Pumpkin only visits the most “sincere” pumpkin patches. I’m not sure about the difference in a “sincere” patch and an “insincere” one, but... 

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Two years ago we wrote about Rep. Jerry Nadler’s SHOP SAFE Act, which we noted would basically cement into place Amazon’s position as a dominant online marketplace, because no one else would be able to afford the associated liability. The bill is based on the massively exaggerated claims that online marketplaces are full of “counterfeit” […]

Brentwood-based Post Holdings, Inc. announced Tuesday its planned acquisition of Perfection Pet Foods for $235 million.

A few days ago Benjamin Wallace-Wells interviewed Michael Mina, an immunologist and epidemiologist who argues that COVID-19 is a "textbook virus": the more times you're exposed the more protection you'll have. He's frustrated that we didn't acknowledge this from the start: This is a very different story about immunity than we were told through most ...continue reading "Get vaccinated! Again."

A man went to the victim's home for a haircut and shot him before leaving.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, will be honored with the Stellar Performer Award during the 36th St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala, Saturday, Nov. 4 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. "I am deeply honored to receive the Stellar Performer Award from the St. Louis American Foundation,” said James T. Minor, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor. “This recognition is really a testament to the collective efforts of SIUE’s dedicated faculty, students and staff.” “Our mission at SIUE is to enroll diverse students,” Minor continued, “and provide them with the support needed to earn a high-quality degree and succeed in their careers, ultimately contributing to the growth and prosperity of our region. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this institution and work towards this important goal.”

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The communications director for Mayor Tishaura Jones' office is leaving city government, according to a social media post Monday night.

While The Rolling Stones certainly don’t seem like they’re about to slow down anytime soon, the band members are getting older. For Keith Richards, all the guitar playing over the years has apparently…

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The challenge, said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, was finding someone who would have the conservative bonafides to appease the critics of the current library board.

Another season of St. Louis Blues hockey is right around the corner. With the season opener set for Thursday, the Blues have officially solidified their opening-night roster.

CHICAGO - Fire Prevention WeekTM is October 8-14, and Illinois DCFS is reminding everyone about the importance of creating a home fire escape plan and practicing that plan with the entire family so everyone knows what to do if the smoke alarm sounds. DCFS launched a free statewide program in October 2019 to provide smoke alarms to families served by the department. As of August 31, DCFS has distributed 4,312 smoke alarms to families across Illinois, including 897 this year. “In a fire, a few seconds can be the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy, and ensuring every family we serve has a working smoke alarm is a simple and important step we can take to save lives,” said Illinois DCFS Director Marc D. Smith. “It is also important for families to have and practice a fire escape plan so they can quickly get out of the residence and to a safe meeting place if the alarm sounds.” According to the National Fire Protection Association: Three out of five

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When it comes to internet speed, what works today will not be enough for tomorrow. Homes and businesses increasingly need more bandwidth to keep up with the continuous surge in online devices and applications. “The more needs you have, the more speed you need,” said John Singleton, chief technology officer of i3 Broadband. “All devices today are coming with an internet connection and that will lead to a need for faster speeds.” From smart washers and dryers in homes to high-definition video…