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New book will mark the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of The Moon’
Pink Floyd’s classic album The Dark Side of the Moon is celebrating its 50th anniversary in March, and a new book is being released to commemorate the occasion. The album-sized book The Dark Side…
All-You-Can-Tag
Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.
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Police seek public's help locating suspect in 2022 fatal hit-and-run
Macoupin County Sheriff Kahl Reacts To HB 5471: 'It Is Clear Violation Of Second Amendment'
MACOUPIN COUNTY - Shawn Kahl, the Macoupin County Sheriff, has reacted to the recent passage of HB 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. Kahl said today the following: "As your elected sheriff my job and my office are sworn, in fact to protect the citizens of Macoupin County. This is a job and responsibility I take with the utmost seriousness. Part of my duties that I accepted upon being sworn into office was to protect the rights provided to all of us, in the Constitution. "One of those enumerated rights is the right of the people to keep and bear arms provided under the Second Amendment. The right to keep and bear arms for the defense of life, liberty and property is regarded as an inalienable right by the people. I, among many others, believe that HB 5471 is in clear violation of the Second Amendment to the Constitution." Kahl continued and said: "Therefore, as the custodian of the jail and chief law enforcement officer for Macoupin County, neither myself nor
Pritzker threatens to fire police for not enforcing Illinois gun ban
(WTVO) — After several Illinois law enforcement agencies said they won't enforce the new gun ban, Gov. JB Pritzker had a strong response: Comply or hit the road. “As are all law enforcement all across our state and they will in fact do their job or they won’t be in their job,” Pritzker said Tuesday during [...]
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Driver Alert: City Of Edwardsville, IDOT Issue Alert Because Of Two One-Block Road Closures Near Downtown
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville and the Illinois Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a driver alert that there are two one-block road closures in or near downtown Edwardsville. "The Illinois Department of Transportation closed a block of East Vandalia Street (between Kansas Street and Main Street) Wednesday morning for sewer repairs," Cathy A. Hensley, a public relations spokesperson for the city said. "Our understanding is that the closure should last through the end of the week. The second closure is on North Buchanan Street between East Vandalia Street and Hillsboro Avenue. (That's one we announced earlier this week, and is part of the North Buchanan water main replacement project)." Hensley has included a map at the bottom highlighting the affected areas. "Detour signs are posted, but Kansas, South Buchanan, Hillsboro, Schwarz, and other surrounding streets can be used to navigate around the closures. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate you
Rain, wind, and colder temperatures coming to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- Wednesday is another warm day across the St. Louis region. Highs will be in the 60s, which is well above average for this time of year. The average high is 40. Increasing clouds are expected tonight as the next system approaching the region. Rain and some storms are possible into Thursday morning. [...]
Oakville High School student in custody after gun found at school
Imo's QR Code Made of Pizza Is Peak Pandemic Dining
We never thought we would use these two words together: cool and QR code. But here we are. That's because this isn't some AI-generated QR code.
One year later, suspect wanted in fatal St. Louis hit-and-run
Police are still looking for a man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in St. Louis, nearly one year after the crash.
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Judy Collins among this year’s She Rocks Awards honorees
Judy Collins has been announced as one of the honorees at the 2023 She Rocks Awards, along with songwriter Shelly Peiken (“What A Girl Wants") and Fitz and the Tantrums’ Noelle Scaggs, with more honorees…
Colorado Towns Keep Opting Out Of Dumb State Law Restricting Community Broadband
U.S. telecom monopolies like AT&T and Comcast spent millions of dollars and several decades quite literally buying shitty, protectionist laws in around twenty states that either ban or heavily hamstring towns and cities from building their own broadband networks. Even in instances where AT&T and Comcast have repeatedly refused to. In some cases, these industry ghost written […]
Belt Officially Sworn In For Another Term
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt was sworn into office Wednesday for another term in the Illinois Senate. “With the start of the 103 rd General Assembly, I will continue fighting for the residents of the 57 th District,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I will continue to address the challenges facing the people of the Metro East to better their daily lives and I am proud to be their voice in Springfield for another term.” Belt has represented the 57 th District since 2019. The district includes parts of St. Clair and Madison Counties and includes communities such as East St. Louis, Belleville, and Scott Air Force Base. Belt has championed a number of legislative solutions, such as expanding the organ donor registry, banning the burning of toxic chemicals, providing feminine hygiene products at homeless shelters, and ensuring students are fed at school. As a former school board member and chair of the Senate Education Committee, Belt remains a strong
St. Louis planning board endorses AT&T redevelopment, new Central West End apartments
The commission recommended the Board of Aldermen approve the AT&T tower redevelopment in downtown St. Louis and apartments in the Central West End.