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Arctic air, snow arrive Thursday in St. Louis

2 years 6 months ago
Thursday brings a drastic and dangerous weather change. An arctic blast arrives Thursday morning that will drop our temperatures from the middle 30s early in the day to the single digits by the evening. Some light rain will be possible early before it quickly changes to snow as the arctic front passes through the St. Louis area from late morning through the early afternoon. A brief burst of snow is expected Thursday afternoon as the bitter cold air blasts into the area. Winds will increase through…
Scott Connell

Bethalto Police: Felony Methamphetamine Charges Issued

2 years 6 months ago
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Department today announced methamphetamine charges for two suspects in Madison County Circuit Court. ROBERT D. HAMOR M/W AGE: 57 (Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine 15 to 100 grams (Class X Felony) SAVANA N. PARTRIDGE F/W AGE: 32 (Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine 5 to 15 grams (Class 1 Felony). The charges stem from a traffic stop for registration-related offenses that was conducted by a Bethalto Police Officer at 11:16 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, off Airline Drive. During the traffic stop and the ensuing investigation officers located and seized multiple packages of suspected methamphetamine. The two subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Madison County Jail where they were held pending a presentation of facts to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. Judge Slemer signed and issued the warrants/information, setting Hamor’s bond at $100,000

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Gov. Pritzker Signs Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act Amendment  

2 years 6 months ago
CHICAGO – Solidifying Illinois’ position as a leader in the emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, Governor JB Pritzker today signed an amendment to the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, further incentivizing EV production across the state. “Here in Illinois, we are leading the electric vehicle revolution,” said Governor JB Pritzker, “Today’s REV amendment signing sends a clear message to EV manufacturers that we are the best place in the nation to call home, thanks to our competitive incentives and ambitious clean energy goals. It’s no wonder that companies like Lion Electric, TCCI, and Rivian have expanded their footprints throughout our state, and I look forward to welcoming more EV businesses to Illinois in the coming years.” In addition to the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act (REV) is designed to make Illinois a leader in the fight against

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Over 5.1 Million Illinoisans Have Received Anticipated Income and Property Tax Rebates

2 years 6 months ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced that income and property tax rebates have been issued to over 5.1 million qualified taxpayers, totaling $1.042 billion. The rebates were the result of Gov. Pritzker’s Illinois Family Relief Plan , passed by the General Assembly, which also provided grocery, gas, and school supply tax savings. The rebate payments, which were issued over the course of several weeks, were automatically sent to Illinois residents who filed 2021 state income taxes and claimed a property tax credit. Those who did not file, were still able to receive rebates after completing an additional filing. “A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic has led to a very unusual economic moment and in challenging times like these, it’s more important than ever to have a government whose first focus is on working families,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “That’s why my administration spearheaded the Illinois

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The Tax Evader in Chief

2 years 6 months ago
Today on TAP: Trump is only a more flagrant case of what is all too normal in the real estate biz.
Robert Kuttner

Uncle Sam is coming for Mickey Mouse

2 years 6 months ago
Copyright news for 2023: On January 1, 2023, copyrighted works from 1927 will enter the US public domain, including books from Hemingway, Woolf, and Agatha Christie; movies like Metropolis, Wings, and The Jazz Singer; and music by Irving Berlin & Louis Armstrong. https://t.co/3BHllesUlL — kottke.org (@kottke) December 21, 2022 Only one year until Mickey Mouse ...continue reading "Uncle Sam is coming for Mickey Mouse"
Kevin Drum

St. Louis Santa Steals Abandoned Boat

2 years 6 months ago
A boat has disappeared from Arsenal Street in south city St. Louis. It was last seen, possibly headed north, with a bearded, jolly man dressed in red and white, along with a reindeer companion. Tower Grove South residents say that for months the now-disappeared motor boat had sat abandoned on the side of Arsenal, abutting Tower Grove Park.
Ryan Krull

ISP Urges Public To Stay Off Roads And Obey Scott's Law Day

2 years 6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is asking the motoring public to stay off the roadways for the next couple of days during the severe winter weather expected To begin tomorrow. If travel is absolutely necessary, allow enough time for travel and remain focused on the hazardous road conditions. Slow down AND move over for those vehicles stranded on the side of the road and for those emergency vehicles and personnel assisting them. Scott’s Law-related crashes are 100% preventable. Coincidentally, Scott’s Law Day is recognized on December 23 rd of each year to honor public safety workers and to remind motorists to slow down AND move over when approaching an emergency vehicle, or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated. Within the last five years, the ISP has seen increasing numbers in crashes involving Scott’s Law violations (see table below). So far this year, there have been 25 ISP squad cars struck in relation to Scott’s

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