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JOLIET— Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined today by local officials and community leaders to celebrate several important milestones on the $1.3 billion overhaul of Interstate 80, setting up one of the cornerstone projects in the governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program to be almost fully under construction in the spring. Entering next construction season, an estimated $385 million worth of projects just on I-80’s mainline lanes will be underway on almost 12 miles of the corridor, signaling the start of a major new phase. “Illinoisans deserve infrastructure built for the modern era, with the highest standards of safety and reliability, and a little less congestion and frustration,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “That’s why the General Assembly and I dedicated $1.3 billion of our road modernization plan — the largest single allocation — to the rebuilding and restoration of I-80 through

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Pumpkins and gourds help set the tone for the day. The Observant vs. the Indifferent There are two groups of people when it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving—the Observant and the Indifferent. Those who keep Thanksgiving fall into sub-sets. Let’s call them The Innovators and the Firm-Minded Traditionalists. The Innovators are kitchen warriors willing to play... 

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Chicago is on board to help ring in the holiday season with a performance on The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Chicago, who has released three Christmas albums, is confirmed to perform on The Wondership…

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There are now a bunch of these lawsuits accusing AI companies of some sort of copyright infringement for training their models on works of plaintiffs. However, the first high profile one was the case brought by Sarah Andersen, Kelly McKernan, and Karla Ortiz against Stability AI, MidJourney, and (bizarrely) DeviantArt. We covered the case back […]

ALTON - A local organization will celebrate the birthday of the late Police Officer Blake Snyder with a food drive to benefit Alton food pantries. On Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, you can stop by Alton Physical Therapy , located at 3550 College Avenue, to drop off donations and participate in raffles, games and giveaways. The food drive, sponsored by Mustache March 4 PD (MM4PD), aims to honor Snyder and help the community by collecting 4,100 pounds of food to celebrate Snyder’s 41st birthday on Nov. 7. “After Blake was killed in the line of duty in St. Louis, there was a group of us that wanted to get a better connection with the community and the police officers,” explained Tina Bennett, vice president of MM4PD. “And Blake was the kind of person, the kind of police officer we hope all police officers are. He was very generous with his time, helping people, always a very good husband and father and churchgoer, family man. To have him

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"We've seen a spike in antisemitism on college campuses around the country and we are urging the Department of Education to take this seriously."

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission can give employees big raises to cut job turnover and attract new workers, a Cole County judge ruled Tuesday. In a long-awaited decision, Circuit Judge Cotton Walker decided that the commission’s plan for a “market adjustment” is authorized by constitutional language controlling the State Road Fund. In his ruling, […]

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ALTON - For Cole Kribs, the Alton Halloween Parade isn’t just fun; it’s business. Every year, Cole and his family set up shop outside Town Club Bar and Grill , located at 2400 E. Broadway in Alton, and sell hot chocolate to the parade participants as they wait for the parade to start. The bar is owned by Cole’s father, Mark Kribs, and they are happy to invite people in for a few minutes of warmth and a hot drink. “It’s cold tonight,” Cole noted as he waited for the parade to start on Oct. 31, 2023. “I would think that would help.” It’s also a tradition. Cole and his brother have spent every Halloween Parade at the bar with their parents. The parade participants usually line up along Broadway, so they always get a sneak peak of the floats and bands before the parade officially starts. While they decided to stick to hot chocolate this year, they usually have crock pots full of hot chocolate and hotdogs to boost spirits

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Mick Mars bears no ill will toward John 5 for replacing him in Mötley Crüe. John joined the "Kickstart My Heart" outfit after Mars retired from touring in October 2022. Said…

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Jack Lew to serve as the United States Ambassador to Israel: “The recent terrorist attack in Israel and ensuing overlapping challenges in the region are a reminder of the importance of having top American diplomats at our embassies. Unfortunately, some Republican Senators have continued to block the confirmation of highly qualified U.S. ambassadors from key posts around the world. I was pleased to support Jack Lew’s confirmation and hope he will work with urgency to bring home the remaining American hostages, provide humanitarian relief for innocent civilians in Gaza, and pursue a long term two-state solution that brings a desperately overdue path out of continued conflict in the region.”

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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne recreated a viral photo of Kanye West and Bianca Censori for Halloween. The original photo showed Ye and Censori, who reportedly got married in January, walking…

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New HVAC companies are working on more climate-friendly designs to tackle the "doom loop" of air-conditioning.

EDWARDSVILLE - Wolf Street will be closed to thru traffic for approximately one week for concrete patching beginning on Thursday, November 2. Christ Bros. will place a concrete patch over the portion of Wolf Street bisected by Madison County Transit’s Nickel Plate Trail. Wolf Street is expected to reopen for full access on Friday, November 10. While the work is underway, properties to the east and west of the work will be accessible, but there will be no thru traffic access. Alternate routes to bypass the closure include Brown Avenue, Schwarz Street and Fillmore Street. The City appreciates the cooperation and patience of all residents and businesses during this closure. Please contact Public Works at (618) 692-7535 with any questions.

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Interior designer Ash Leonard shares ideas for creating a personal, festive atmosphere in the home.

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College invites team members to participate in LC Speaks, a new speaker series which will feature L&C professionals sharing their stories and perspectives. The inaugural event begins at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Reid Memorial Library on the Godfrey Campus. LC Speaks will be held ­each fall and aims to establish and nurture connections across campus through storytelling and shared experiences. This year’s speakers are Adult Education Secretary of State Literacy Coordinator Sheila Vaughn, Speech Professor Elizabeth Grant, Speech Professor Mumba Mumba and Health Information and Medical Coding Adjunct Faculty Instructor Melody Davis-Wilson. Mumba hopes people will use the event to build connections and that those who wish to speak will have a platform to practice their craft on campus with a supportive audience. “I’m excited we are introducing a public space that encourages faculty and staff to share their stories and

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