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Alton Man, Two Others, Die In Two-Vehicle Crash On Illinois Route 4

2 years 10 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - The Illinois State Police District 8 announced three died in a two-vehicle accident at 3:44 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2023, on Illinois Route 4, just north of Old State Route 4 in Madison County. Chase Bowles, a 21-year-old male from Alton, was one of the victims. Emily K. Norton, a 21-year-old female from Nixa, Mo., and Jayda N. Fulkerson, a 21-year-old female from Marine, also died in the crash in another vehicle. Illinois State Police issued this preliminary report: "The preliminary investigation indicates the following: One unit was traveling southbound on Illinois Route 4 just north of Old State Route 4 in Madison County. Another unit was traveling northbound at the same location. "For unknown reasons, one unit crossed the center line, causing a head-on collision with the other unit. All occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. No further information is available at this time." All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Texas Senate voting now on Ken Paxton impeachment

2 years 10 months ago
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is almost comically corrupt. He's so corrupt that even though the legislature is controlled by his fellow Republicans, he's being impeached. The Texas Senate is voting on impeachment as I type this, and so far Paxton has survived on eight out of 16 counts. Only a couple of Republicans ...continue reading "Texas Senate voting now on Ken Paxton impeachment"
Kevin Drum

Two St. Louis restaurants claim toasted rav origin story

2 years 10 months ago
Toast ravioli is food that is breaded and deep-fried. It is usually served with a dipping sauce and Parmesan cheese on top. Even though it isn't toasted, it is a popular dish in St. Louis. Two restaurants say they came up with this tasty treat, which helped put St. Louis on the map as a place with interesting food.
Liz Dowell

Riverbend Resources If You're in Crisis: "An Opportunity for Things to Get Better"

2 years 10 months ago
RIVERBEND - Sometimes you have a bad day, and other times that bad day can build into a crisis where you feel like you need immediate help. That’s a scary thought, but there are some local leaders in the mental health community who are redefining what it means to be in crisis and what the community response looks like. They take us through what a crisis is, what local resources are available and what happens when you ask for help. “Crisis is a scary word, and I get that. It’s a very scary word,” David Hunter, a counselor with Centerstone, said. “But I look at it as an opportunity. It’s an opportunity for things to get better. It’s hitting that point where, okay, enough is enough. I need help. And there’s no shame in wanting to get out. There’s no shame in advocating for yourself.” Centerstone offers a variety of behavioral health services at their Alton location. Hunter works specifically with their Crisis Response Team

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