BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation is delivering several major projects in the Bloomington-Normal area, fueled by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Five major projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $83.1 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region. “Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making good on our promise to restore and transform our state’s infrastructure while promoting economic growth,” said Gov. Pritzker. “This summer, IDOT will continue to build on years of progress by undertaking construction projects that will create safer roads and bridges and provide jobs across the state. Through these projects, we are demonstrating what government is supposed to do and that’s investing in the people and communities we serve.” Of the
ALTON - On Monday, July 13, 1925, two men were rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alton with heatstroke. William F. Morris died that evening. John Zink succumbed the next day. The high temperature in Alton hovered around 100 degrees Fahrenheit that week. John Zink, an employee of the James Fortin Construction Company, was overcome by heat near Roxana at noon on July 13 and was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital. William F. Morris collapsed on East Broadway near Main Street at 1:30 p.m. Dr. O.E. Carson, township physician, had been called in to attend Zink and was already there when Morris arrived. Dr. Carson tried to save both men, but their temperature on arrival at St. Joseph’s was 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Body temperature above 106.7 degrees is hyperpyrexia, a life-threatening emergency. Morris, 45, of 324 Main Street in Alton, worked as a lather. Bystanders noticed him staggering near the interurban car barns and he was likely on the way to his home on Main Stree
WOOD RIVER - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has selected Cleary’s Shoes and Boots as its 2025 Business of the Year. Riverbend East Rotary Club President Mark Smith (center) makes the presentation to Cleary’s owners Andrew and Stephanie Hagopian. Riverbend East Rotary Club is located at 48 East Ferguson Ave., Wood River.
BETHALTO — The Mail Box Store has joined U-Haul Co. of Illinois, Inc. as a neighborhood dealer to provide moving and storage services to the Bethalto community. Located at 333 W. Bethalto Drive, Suite C, The Mail Box Store will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. The store’s hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Customers can reserve U-Haul products by calling (618) 377-2907. Owner Charles Moore expressed pride in partnering with U-Haul, a leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage, to better serve the needs of Madison County residents. Unlike franchises, U-Haul neighborhood dealers like The Mail Box Store do not require a financial investment. These small businesses allocate a portion of their lot space for U-Haul equipment and dedicate time to assist local customers with their mobility needs.
A person was hospitalized following a shooting at Ivory Crockett Park in Webster Groves last night. The incident occurred just after 9 PM on Almentor Avenue, where police responded to a call about a gunshot victim. The victim was taken to a hospital with what appeared to be a single gunshot wound, though the extent [...]
A Heat Warning is in place beginning at noon today through 7PM Thursday along and south of I-70. A Heat Watch is in place for northern counties for Monday through Thursday. The heat in that area will stay more in check this weekend due to more clouds and scattered rain and storms. Scattered showers and [...]
A grand jury indicted basketball star Keiner Asprilla on rape, sodomy and kidnapping charges that stem from his official visit to the University of Missouri last September.
Adam Wainwright, now two years removed from a prolific pitching career with the St. Louis Cardinals, made a surprise return to Busch Stadium on Friday night, this time pitching for the Savannah Bananas.
The Savannah Bananas baseball team descended on Busch Stadium on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd. The Bananas beat the Party Animals 4-2. The game featured a cameo appearance on the Busch Stadium mound by former Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright. Fox 2 Sports reporter Jordan Williams was at the ballpark for all of [...]
Florence “Tillie” Crawford Mayse, 92, of Farmington, MO, passed away July 13, 2025. She was born Sept. 29, 1932 in Memphis, TN. Tillie was proud of her teaching career in the Parkway School District.
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