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Centralia Man Sentenced For Maintaining Drug House

2 years 7 months ago
CENTRALIA — A 53-year-old Centralia man was sentenced Monday in federal court to five years in prison after earlier pleading guilty to maintaining a drug-involved premise within 1,000 feet of a school. John Fodero admitted to maintaining a place of residence located in the 600 block of East 7th from June 2020 to February 2021 where he would distribute and use fentanyl as well as a mixture of substances containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, all within 1,000 feet of Centralia Junior High School. According to Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson, at the time a search warrant was executed, Fodero’s residence was as part of an ongoing drug investigation after the home was identified as a hub for drug activity and a congregating point for drug users who used the residence as a flophouse to consume drugs. Police had responded to the address for over 12 opioid overdose calls and 94 calls for police service since January 2020. 14 people not related to each other were identified

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With Strongest State Budget In Memory, Pritzker Delivers Fourth Balanced Budget Proposal That Pays Down Debt And Delivers Tax Relief For Families

2 years 7 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – After years of working with the General Assembly to make fiscally responsible choices, protect working families, and pay down Illinois’ debt, Governor JB Pritzker today proposed his fourth balanced budget, delivering $1 billion in relief from grocery, gas, and property taxes as well as making unprecedented payments to state pensions and the rainy day fund. With revenues from corporate taxes, cannabis, online sales taxes and income far exceeding initial projections, the proposed budget provides significant one-time relief to families, while continuing the responsible fiscal decisions that led to two credit upgrades for the state. Building on the administration’s previous efficiencies, the budget invests in critical areas of growth and services, including education, public safety and small businesses. Select highlights include: Family Relief Plan $475 million in property tax rebates for families, with a one -time property tax rebate payment

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How to see Missouri's traffic cameras

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Extreme weather can make the roads hard to navigate. The Missouri Department of Transportation has a helpful tool for motorists to check before they head out. MoDOT's traffic cameras are visible on their Gateway Guide. Once a viewer is on the Gateway Guide site, they can look to the left side of [...]
Monica Ryan

Rep. Elik Statement on Governor Pritzker's Budget Address

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address to the Illinois General Assembly: “Governor Pritzker’s budget address is nothing more than a mirage. It may seem appealing but once you find out the details, his proposal fails to address the fiscal crisis the state of Illinois is faced with today. It was just two years ago when Pritzker went all-in to support the graduated income tax hike and when it failed, he threatened Illinoisans with a large income tax increase or massive loss of services. "And now during an election year, he is dangling tax cuts in the hopes that voters forget his desperation to increase taxes over the last couple years? Keep in mind, his proposal is only temporary to get through the election, how about he support making these tax cuts permanent? But let us not forget Governor Pritzker signed 24 tax and fee increases into law since he first took office. I support

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Arch Apparel Releases Lion's Choice Valentine's-Themed Sweatsuits

2 years 7 months ago
Arch Apparel owner Aaron Park says in a press release that the store makes it a point to showcase staples of St. Louis (remember the Nelly collab?), and that’s exactly why their newest line features Lion’s Choice. “We’re huge fans of Lion’s Choice,” Park added.…
Jenna Jones