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JERSEYVILLE - Bea Weaver is still going strong as she just turned 100 years old. Recently, her family and friends had a special day for Bea at Jerseyville Manor. "Bea celebrated her special day at Jerseyville Manor hosting an open house with more than 50 guests," Jerseyville Manor officials said. Bea was asked an important question on what is the secret to such longevity. She responded with one word: "Happiness." Jerseyville Manor officials closed by saying, "100 never looked so good! Congrats to Bea on becoming our most recent centenarian."

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In 2020, the New York State legislature finally took a tool of opacity out of law enforcement’s hands. For forty years, law enforcement agencies had the option of rejecting officer misconduct records requests by citing 50-a, the law that said these records could be considered exempt from the state’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). Notably, […]

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In news that should surprise no one who's ever worked in an office, new research suggests that remote work is fine for experienced workers but bad for new workers. The reason is pretty obvious: Senior workers already know how to do their jobs and are slowed down by fielding annoying questions from junior workers. For ...continue reading "Remote work is bad news for junior workers, especially women"

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."

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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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Alissa Heinerscheid, vice president of marketing for Bud Light, and her boss, Daniel Blake, have taken a leave of absence.

In 2002, former Van Halen frontmen Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth toured together on Song for Song, the Heavyweight Champs of Rock and Roll tour, but apparently it did not make them friends. In fact,…

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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.

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MONDAY, APRIL 17. The Missouri House passes a new concealed carry law that cracks down on kids with guns.

Proposed law would allow victims of child sexual abuse material to hold online platforms accountable in state and federal court for distributing such images.

Engle Martin, a loss adjustment and claims management business that's part of the portfolio of St. Louis-based Barry-Wehmiller's investment arm, has acquired a specialty consulting business.

Andy Holman runs STL Vintage Camera, which is less of a store than a section inside the Bricoleur antiques shop in Benton Park West.

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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Migrantes Unidos organized the protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Intensive Supervision Appearance Program office in St. Louis.