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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said the plan will provide a total of $1.8 billion in tax relief to residents of the state.

In the second Gateway Legends tournament, $10,000 is up for grabs.

A jury found Dawan Ferguson guilty of the murder of his son Christian, who has been missing since 2003. His body has never been found.

ALTON – Illinois American Water continues to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer system as well as replace approximately 1,200 feet of water main in Alton. Justin Kleinschmidt, P.E., of Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab, Inc., provided these maps and descriptions of the work that is scheduled to be done. Starting July 5, 2022, U.S. Route 67 (Piasa Street), from 20 th Street/College Avenue south to 3 rd Street in Alton will be closed for approximately one month barring any unforeseen circumstances and weather. The closures are for employee and contractor safety, so please take care when traveling in these areas. Marked detours will be placed to safely guide motorists around the closure. Motorists should use caution when driving in the area and obey traffic signs, detour routes, and flaggers in the area. If possible, motorists should avoid the area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions and signs in the work zones. Please obey the posted speed limits,

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EDWARDSVILLE - Katie Stuart breezed through the Democratic Primary for the 112th District State House of Representatives spot, and now will focus on the general election race in November against Republican opponent Jennifer Korte. Stuart provided these statements about the Tuesday election today: "First I would like to applaud the County Clerks and all the election judges and volunteers who ran such a great election in both Madison and St. Clair counties. I have had the privilege of working on legislation that supports voter access and election security, and it's wonderful to see that in action. Congratulations to every one who had a successful primary race, and really to every one who chose to put themselves on the ballot and try to step up to serve the public. "It has been a tremendous honor to be chosen three times by the people of the 112th district to represent their interests in Springfield, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue to advocate for the Metro East

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After listening to five days of testimony from more than 30 witnesses, a jury deliberated for only a little more than two hours before declaring Dawan Ferguson, 49, guilty of murder for killing his nine-year-old disabled son in 2003. All week the trial has been marked by interruptions and delays, and this morning’s proceedings got under way more than two hours behind schedule, with the jury not entering the courtroom until a few minutes before noon. With the jury in place, the prosecution and defense each had one last chance to argue their version of what happened on the morning June 11, 2003.

Two communities in Illinois canceled their Independence Day celebrations and fireworks.

Celebrate PRIDE at Shark Bar!   Join Rehab & Shark Bar on the first Friday of the month for our Pride-Days happy hour from 6-10p.

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There are plenty of local events to choose from this Independence Day.

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser is reminding taxpayers that the first installment of their tax bill is coming due. “With the holiday weekend approaching I want to remind everyone that the first of four tax installments will be due July 7,” Slusser said. “Our office is closed Monday, July 4, but will otherwise be open for business from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday-Friday.” Slusser reminds taxpayers there are multiple ways to pay: at one of our participating collector banks or credit unions throughout the county, by mail, through your financial institution’s online bill pay service, the Treasurer’s website at www.madcotreasurer.org, or in person at the Treasurer’s Office in Edwardsville. If paid by mail, letters must be postmarked on or before July 7. “Although the Treasurer’s office serves as the county’s tax collector, it’s important to remember that the Treasurer’s office doesn’t determin

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Some days, it has got to suck to be a judge. Well, actually a lot of days. Most judicial work is tedious, including contractual disputes or bankruptcy proceedings or maritime law or any dozens of other aspects of litigation that would put most people to sleep. On other days though, it’s a particular kind of […]

A jury has convicted a St. Louis County father in the death of his disabled 9-year-old son in 2003.

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has announced plans to release a new concert album and video titled Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More documenting a recent performance from his latest…

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Disco legend Gloria Gaynor is one of the many artists confirmed to perform on the 2022 edition of PBS' annual A Capitol Fourth television special, which airs Monday, July 4,…

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Dawan Ferguson stood trial on charges of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in the death of his 9-year-old son, Christian, who had a rare genetic disorder and disappeared in 2003.

On the first Friday of every month, museums and galleries in Grand Center Arts District are free and open until 9pm. Discover the remarkable array

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