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ALTON - Retiring Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido is a man who has earned his way up the ladder in law enforcement. Pulido started as a patrol officer and has been involved in law enforcement since he was 16 years old as an Alton High School sophomore. In early December, Pulido will achieve his next mark as the new chief deputy sheriff under the new Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Marcos became the Alton Police Chief in October 2020 when Jason Simmons retired as police chief. Improving the quality of life in the city has always been at the foremost of retiring Chief Pulido's mind as an officer all the way to the police chief and now he will have the same goal for Madison County. "I have had such a blessed and wonderful career at the Alton Police Department," he said. "Throughout my life and my career, I have met so many wonderful people and leaders that have made such an impact on my life. I have so many memories that I will never forget." Pulido said it is an honor for him to

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Oldenburg said he wants further debate on issues like the size of the police force and the city's struggles picking up trash.

Designed by acclaimed architect David Adjaye, the sculpture will be constructed on site over the next six months.

For the first time ever, Eckert’s family farm and country restaurant in Belleville, Illinois, will host Friendsgiving celebrations leading up to Thanksgiving.   Held at the new Cider Shed, the

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ALTON - The City of Alton provides a leaf vacuum service for leaves to be raked to the edge of the yard. Leaves should not be raked into the street, as this causes clogging issues within the city’s stormwater drainage system. Those who rake leaves into the street or along the curb are in violation of city ordinance and subject to citation. Alton Public Works will operate the vacuum trucks in each ward according to the following schedule: WARDS 3 & 4: November 28 – December 2, 2022 WARDS 5 & 6: December 5 – December 9, 2022 WARDS 1 & 2: December 12 – December 16, 2022 WARD 7: December 19 – December 23, 2022 In the event of winter weather, the leaf vacuum service will be suspended. Leaf vacuum trucks may not return once they have provided service to a particular street. YARD WASTE COLLECTION Residents living in City limits are not permitted to bring yard debris to the city dumpsters. This includes tree limbs, grass cuttings, leaves, recycling,

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GODFREY – Godfrey Fire Protection District Assistant Chief David Bellitto recently marked his 28 th anniversary as a member of the fire district. Godfrey Fire Protection District Chief Eric Cranmer praised Bellitto for his longtime dedication and commitment to the fire service. The two consider themselves part of the long-time veteran group of the agency. Cranmer also said he has always enjoyed his time working with Bellitto. David said working as a fire department team member and first responder is something he always wanted to do. He said he feels there aren’t many people who get to say they always wanted to be in a certain craft or occupation. David’s main reason for being a member of the firefighter team is “helping people.” “It is enjoyable helping the public,” he said. “I feel being part of a group of firefighters is like a brotherhood.” Chief Cranmer closed with the following statement: “Thank you Assistant Chief

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The victim's identity has not been released.

One person is dead and another is in custody after a stabbing Wednesday evening in Webster Groves.

One person has died after a stabbing Wednesday night in Webster Groves.

GODFREY – A man suffered serious injuries and was airlifted in a morning motorcycle crash on West Delmar Avenue close to D’Adrian Subdivision in Godfrey. The accident occurred at 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning when the driver hit a deer, Godfrey Fire Protection District Assistant Chief David Bellitto said. The man is reported to have multiple injuries. Assistant Chief Bellitto confirmed the man was airlifted from the scene to a St. Louis hospital.

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The board that oversees The Dome at America’s Center voted Wednesday to recommend parking NFL settlement money — more than $500 million — in a fund, rather than spending it all. That fund, like an endowment, would generate earnings to pay for projects and services benefiting St. Louis and St. Louis […]

PITTSBURGH - The United Steelworkers (USW) has announced that the union has reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year contract on behalf of roughly 13,000 members of 13 local unions at U.S. Steel facilities featuring major economic and contract language improvements. U.S. Steel represents workers at Granite City Steel. There are fears hundreds of workers could lose their jobs at Granite City Steel if U.S. Steel changes the operation through proposed repurposing and the company sells the blast furnaces. Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson said recently that negotiations continue on many fronts with U.S. Steel about those proposed changes with hopes of preserving the jobs in the city. USW District 7 Director Michael Millsap, who chaired the negotiations, said that the bargaining committee unanimously recommended the tentative agreement for ratification and thanked union members for standing together in solidarity for a fair contract. USW District 9 Director Daniel Flippo,

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Next Wednesday, Rec Hall STL (which is actually in St. Charles) hosts a bingo extravaganza that promises to be a "cut above the rest," where players can cover their cards in the hopes of scoring some serious meat during Meat Bingo. That's right.

SPRINGFIELD – As Veterans Day approaches and we honor all who have served in the Armed Forces, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urges people to assist with Operation Purple Heart, an unprecedented mission to return 11 Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners. The military honors were submitted to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office for safekeeping and return as part of the Unclaimed Property program, also known as I-Cash or missing money. “These medals personify honor, sacrifice, duty. We call today on the citizens of Illinois to help us return these medals into the loving care of their families,” Frerichs said. The treasurer’s office hopes attention to the upcoming Veterans Day observances will spark a memory or provide a clue so that these medals can be returned. Frerichs’ office has an unparalleled record in returning military honors, especially the Purple Heart. (A full list is below. Military medals are among the most difficult

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