CARLINVILLE - Blackburn College has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Blackburn will utilize the funding to help create and construct the College's new $6+ million indoor athletic practice facility, which broke ground in May. With over 40,000 square feet of space, the building project is part of a comprehensive effort to provide Blackburn students and the community greater access to expanded athletic and recreational facilities. Announced earlier this year, the Winning Together campaign for athletics and enrollment aims to build a critical new chapter of the College's legacy. The efforts will better meet Blackburn's needs, providing essential space for existing NCAA Division III athletic programs to increase the number of athletes recruited but also allow for an expansion of the athletic offerings. For the entire campus community, the new facility will provide a space for intramural and recreational opportunities and
Last week, it appeared ever so briefly, the UK government might be finally giving up on its desires to legislate at least one end of messaging services’ end-to-end encryption. Having faced resistance from nearly every encrypted service (all of which threatened to exit the UK if anti-encryption mandates were put in place) as well as […]
GILLESPIE - The Macoupin County Democrat Party is hosting their 14th Annual Unity Dinner on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at the Gillespie Municipal Building, located at 115 North Macoupin Street. The catered FEMA’s dinner starts at 6:15 p.m. while the program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person or a table of eight for $275. Advance reservations and payment are encouraged. Please make check payable to Macoupin County Democrat Party and mail to Macoupin County Democrat Party, % Chair Pam Monetti, 7545 Brighton Bunker Hill Road, Bunker Hill, IL 62014 or pay online at www.paypal.me/unitydinner18 or www.secure.actblue.com/donate/unity2023 . Call 618-444-2891 for reservations or questions. Check out the official event page on Facebook for more information.
Circuit Judge Jon Beetem said the summaries crafted by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft ignored the proposals’ protections for contraceptives, among other items.
The judge ruled Monday and rewrote the summary to say the amendment will undo Missouri’s almost total ban on abortions. The ballot summary is meant to help voters quickly understand sometimes lengthy and complicated proposals.
ALTON - After several months of construction, the new Starbucks in Alton is open and ready to serve the brand’s signature fall drinks. Located at 1723 Homer M. Adams Parkway, the Alton Starbucks opened at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 25. The drive-thru line was picking up already by early afternoon. Many people were also seated inside, enjoying the free WiFi while sipping their drinks. The opening comes as a surprise to many Riverbend residents following original reports that the store would open on Oct. 1. An employee said the store was “always” slated to open on Sept. 25. No community members are complaining about the unexpected earlier opening date, especially as temperatures prepare to drop and the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte celebrates its 20th year on the Starbucks fall menu. The seasonal menu is sure to be a hit for residents who previously had to travel to Edwardsville for the closest Starbucks locations. Starbucks drinks, snacks and merchandise are
HIGHLAND, Ill. -- A person is facing charges after a Facebook post turned out to be "fake news." The post claimed that an attempted abduction took place at the Highland Walmart. The person who started the rumor is now charged with disorderly conduct. Highland Police say that someone posted the rumor about the attempted abduction [...]
The Creve Coeur-based retailer has notified 181 headquarters employees that some will definitely lose their jobs while others might still keep their employment under a new owner.
I drove up to Palomar Mountain yesterday to scout around for skygazing sites, and I was surprised to find out that Caltech's stewards of the 200-inch telescope had finally opened up the observatory to visitors again. So as long as I was there I popped in. I was unable to get a good picture of ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Monday Night Football fans are going to be hearing a lot of Dolly Parton in the coming weeks. ESPN announced it will be highlighting several songs from Dolly’s new album, Rockstar, during upcoming games. The collaboration…
A former school nurse at St. John Vianney High today admitted she performed oral sex on a student in April. Erin Foerstel, 42, pled guilty to statutory sodomy and sexual contact with a student who was younger than 17.
RIVERBEND - Several public libraries in the Riverbend will welcome new visitors throughout October with a popular program sponsored by the region’s library system. The 5th Annual Library Crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which composes the southern half of the state. The Crawl also demonstrates the benefits of a library card, which allows users to check out materials from the libraries they visit. Some 158 libraries across central and southern Illinois are taking part in the Crawl, which runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Participating area public libraries include all three Hayner Public Library locations, including the main branch downtown at 326 Belle Street, the Alton Square Mall branch and the Genealogy and Local History Library at 401 State Street. Other participating libraries include Wood River, Bethalto, Roxana, East Alton, Hartford, Madison, Carlinville, Staunton, Mt. Olive, Gillespie, Glen Carbon, Edwardsville,
KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- A former school nurse pleads guilty to two child sex crimes. Erin Foerstel, 42, is accused of performing oral sex on a 16-year-old boy. She was a St. John Vianney High School employee in 2023, when the incident occurred. Foerstel will need to move, and register as a sex offender, change careers, [...]
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