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.
Election Day is just over a month away, and a lot has changed for voters since the last time they cast a ballot. A new elections law went into effect …
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.
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 […]
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
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
The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest collecting submissions from talented artists from all around the world.
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
“Boys don’t cry.” That was the oft repeated refrain my father said to my brother and me growing up. If one of us fell and skinned our knees, it was, “Knock it off, boys don’t cry.” It didn’t matter if we were 4 or 5. Crying was a sign of weakness and of questionable masculinity. […]
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.
If you watch this space regularly (and of course you do!) then you know that your friendly local weed critic Tommy Chims was recently given the opportunity to serve as a judge for the People's Choice Edition of Illinois Cannabis Cup.
The Blues released their 23-man Opening Night roster on Monday, five days ahead of the team's first game this season against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
BEACH PARK, Ill. — A three-year-old child was accidentally run over and later died as his family member was moving a car in a Beach Park driveway Monday afternoon. An adult family member of the boy was moving cars in a driveway at the 12700 block of West Beach Park Road around 12:00 p.m. so [...]
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