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Johnnie Robinson Has Learned Many Life Lessons As Tigers Football Player, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Senior defensive back Johnnie Robinson, along with the rest of the senior class, played his final regular season home game at Tiger Stadium Friday night in a thrilling 28-27 double overtime win over Belleville East on both homecoming and Senior Night to take the Tigers to 6-1. officially clinching an IHSA playoff berth for the 11th consecutive season. Before the game, Robinson and his family, along with fellow seniors Daion Gaston, Makonnen Simmons, Brandon Rodgers, Jordan Bush, Chris Green-Williams, Jr., Tyler Dacus, Jalen Flowers, De'Shawn Larson, Jack Laughlin, Zach Ziolkowski, Evan Holderer, Luke Williams, Patrick Sepanski, Charlie Fields, Ali Haroun, Dorian Arguelles, Dawson Rull and Robert Dewald and their families, were honored and thanked for their contributions and service to the Tiger football program. The Tigers held a 14-0 lead at halftime, thanks to a pair of touchdown runs by both Jake Curry and Bush, but the Lancers held the ball through much of the second

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Maybe job growth isn’t as great as we think

2 years 11 months ago
I've mentioned this before, but the divergence between the establishment and household surveys of employment has continued to grow: Over the past six months, the establishment survey says that employment has grown by 2.1 million, or 350,000 per month. This is the headline number reported every month. Conversely, the household survey says that employment has ...continue reading "Maybe job growth isn’t as great as we think"
Kevin Drum

Students Explore L&C's Godfrey Campus at Discover Day

2 years 11 months ago
GODFREY – About 200 students and parents used their day off school Monday, Oct. 10, to attend Lewis and Clark Community College’s Discover Day. The event gave visitors the chance to tour the campus and explore L&C’s many career and degree programs. L&C’s mascot, Blazer the Newfie, entertained the crowd by posing for photos and handing out stickers. Enrollment for the spring semester begins Oct. 17. Call or text (618) 468-2222 or visit www.lc.edu/admissions to get started.

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Residential Property Cleared On Hillsboro Avenue Ahead Of Improvement Project

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville began clearing the property at 617 Hillsboro Avenue this month to prepare for a stormwater improvement project that will help alleviate flooding and drainage issues in that area. The residential building at the site was demolished on October 3. The City purchased the property earlier in 2022 in anticipation of the project, which is not expected to begin until mid-2023. During periods of heavy or prolonged rain, low-lying portions of Hillsboro Avenue in the 600 block experience flooding that results in the roadway becoming impassible. The City improvement project will consist of additional storm sewers and inlets within the 500 and 600 blocks of Hillsboro Avenue. Last month, the Madison County Board approved the allocation of $823,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward the project. Edwardsville’s project was one of 11 stormwater improvement proposals in Madison County to receive ARPA funding.

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Former Brentwood mayor supports naming new street after founding family

2 years 11 months ago
Brentwood resident Barry Williams recently began promoting the naming of a new street in Brentwood after the city’s founder Thomas Madden. The street will be the entrance to the new Brentwood Park, south of Manchester in the area currently being developed. Former mayor Karen Kintz, who is a descendant of Thomas Madden, contacted Mayor David […]
Doug Miner

Sen. Kris Tharp Joins State Effort To Reduce Opioid Epidemic

2 years 11 months ago
MARYVILLE – To continue his advocacy on behalf of working families and to help reduce the opioid epidemic’s widespread harm, State Senator Kris Tharp was appointed to serve on the Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board. “Opioid addictions can not only lead to fatalities but can also induce hardships for working families, such as safety and financial concerns,” said Senator Tharp (D-Bethalto). “In my position as a law enforcement officer, I’m familiar with the prevalence of opioid abuse in Madison County. I’m grateful for this appointment and the opportunity to ensure resources are fairly distributed to reduce the epidemic.” Under the direction of the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Opioid Remediation Advisory Board serves as a sub-committee to the Opioid Prevention and Recovery Steering Committee. With this appointment, Senator Tharp will join the board in making advisory recommendations to ensure an equitable allocation

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Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries When Struck at Jennings Station Road and Florence Place

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Police said Wednesday morning that the victim in a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Jennings Station Road and Florence Place suffered life-threatening injuries but is still alive at this time receiving treatment at an area hospital. On October 10, 2022, at 7:27 PM, St. Louis County Police Officers from the City of Jennings Precinct responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle accident with a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Jennings Station Road and Florence Place. Responding officers located an adult female lying on the ground. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and rendered aid to the victim until EMS arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation. Additional

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Person Fatally Struck at St. Charles Rock Road and Normandy Avenue - Striking Vehicle Left the Scene

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Detectives are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian struck at the intersection of St. Charles Rock Road and Normandy Avenue that resulted in the death of an adult male. The deceased has been identified as Marquist Murray, 38 years of age, of the 1600 block of Lulu Avenue, in Saint Louis, MO 63133. On October 11, 2022, at 2:50 AM, St. Louis County Police Officers from the Central County Precinct responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle accident with a pedestrian struck at the intersection of St. Charles Rock Road and Normandy Avenue. Responding officers located an adult male lying on the ground. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but was later pronounced deceased. The striking vehicle left the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Geisman at 314-615-5400 or mgeisman@stlouiscountymo.gov . To remain

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Man Shot in Mouth in Pop's Parking Lot in Sauget

2 years 11 months ago
A 44-year-old man is still in the hospital recovering after being shot in the mouth while in the parking lot of Pop's Nightclub & Concert Venue in Sauget, Illinois, Saturday morning. The shooting occurred around 5:30 a.m.
Ryan Krull