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Alton Demolition Project Nears End: Stutz In Place Monday With Debris Removal

3 years 4 months ago
ALTON - Stutz Excavating has moved in an efficient fashion with the demolition of the old Alton building next to Germania. By the end of Monday, it appears much of the demo project will be completed. On Monday morning, Stutz was in place with a full team removing remains from the demolition. Stutz began the project on Friday and the building was dropped to the ground Friday afternoon.

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The Illinois Lottery Is Celebrating Lottery Week

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CHICAGO - This week is Lottery Week, which is a celebration of the role lotteries play in generating essential funding for their communities. Lottery Week runs from July 17th to 23rd and is a celebration of lotteries across the United States and Canada, in acknowledgment of their collective contributions to the communities they serve. “The Illinois Lottery has been part of local communities across the State of Illinois for almost 50 years with the primary purpose of generating funding to support K-12 education across the State,” said Harold Mays, Lottery Director. “When people play the Lottery, it’s a win for our state. Since 1985, Lottery players have helped generate more than $23 billion in essential revenue for the Common School Fund, which goes to support thousands of schools across the state.” “That’s a big win for the two million public school students and their families. About a quarter of every dollar spent on the Lottery goes t

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NGRREC Excited To Welcome Three New Environmental Technicians

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EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC sm ) is welcoming three new environmental technicians to assist with field and laboratory support for various research projects. The technicians will primarily be monitoring the ecology and conservation efforts surrounding amphibians, reptiles, dragonflies, and damselflies. “I really like the tangible impact our work and findings have on the scientific understanding of amphibian ecology, and it feels like I am doing something beneficial for the world,” Environmental Technician Andrew Wilk said. “I also really enjoy working with this community of scientists.” The technicians will be working mostly with John Crawford, terrestrial wildlife ecologist, to continue data collection on the bird-voiced treefrog project in Southern Illinois as well as a salamander study taking place in the Smoky Mountains National Park that has been running for over 20 years. The newest project is a dragonfl

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Just A Click Away: How To Improve Broadband Competition

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Read our new report on broadband competition in America ยป We’re excited today to release the Copia Institute’s latest report, written by Karl Bode, on the benefits of an open access fiber model to enable much more widespread competition in the broadband space. As I’m sure you know, for huge parts of the US, there […]
Mike Masnick

ISP Announces Sentencing Of Volodymyr Dragan For Attempted Murder Of ISP Trooper

3 years 4 months ago
ROLLING MEADOWS – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the sentencing of Volodymyr Dragan, a 46-year-old male of Wheeling, IL, to 57 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Attempted Murder of an ISP Trooper and Aggravated Unlawful Restraint of another Trooper. The sentence resulted from two related 2019 incidents during which the defendant held one Trooper a gunpoint and shot another ISP officer during an attempted apprehension of the defendant. On August 15, 2019, ISP Officers executed an arrest/search warrant for Dragan at his residence in Wheeling, IL (Cook County). The arrest/search warrant stemmed from an earlier incident in which Dragan held an ISP Trooper at gunpoint during a traffic stop. During the execution of the warrant, shots were fired from inside Dragan’s residence, and an ISP Officer was shot through the forearm. The second ISP officer sustained life-threatening injuries and later recovered. At the time of the shooting, th

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Foster Township Community To Host Blood Drive Sponsored By Giving' It All For Guts

3 years 4 months ago
ALTON - On Wednesday, July 20th from 2-6:30 p.m., Foster Township Hall will be hosting a blood drive sponsored by 'Given' it All for Guts'. Givin' It All For Guts is a local non-profit that raises funds to support the research of Crohn's Disease, Colitis, and IBD illnesses here at the Washington University in St. Louis. Our organization works with the Director, Dr. Matthew Ciorba, and has donated over $40,000 to date. Our donations have allowed Dr. Ciorba and his team of researchers to secure larger grants and continue their ground-breaking research. Along with our monetary contributions, we donate many care bags to local physician offices and infusion centers that help Crohn's and IBD patients during their visits. During the pandemic when most non-profits had to suspend fundraising efforts, Givin' It All For Guts saw a need and wanted to assist the communities in which we reside. We have successfully hosted many blood drives and will be hosting the next one in Fosterburg, IL.

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Secretary Of State Jesse White Reminds Residents To Be Aware Of Scams Targeting Illinoisans

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SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding residents to be on alert for scams claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s office or from “Illinois DMV” seeking personal information to defraud Illinoisans. White said there is a new round of fraudsters’ attempts to entice the public into falling victim to scam texts and emails. “I have zero tolerance for scammers who prey on people in desperate times,” said White. “My office is committed to protecting Illinoisans from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.” The most recent scam is a text message claiming to be from “Illinois DMV.” The text message states, “Due to increased fuel prices, State of Illinois has initiated rebate payments of $1500 per vehicle. Check eligibility.” This is a scam; do not click on the link. Visiting these fraudulent websites could place malware on the recipients’ devices or trick them into disclosing sensitive

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Granite City's Nicholas Wilmsmeyer Graduates From Rockhurst University

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KANSAS CITY, MO. - Rockhurst University awarded 733 degrees at its spring commencement ceremony, held May 14, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City. The following students were awarded degrees: Granite City, IL Nicholas Wilmsmeyer, Bachelor of Science The program featured two student speakers, with Emily Dickson, a nursing major, representing undergraduate students, and Joseph Straws, a Doctor of Physical Therapy recipient, representing graduate students. About Rockhurst University Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly 4,000 students, its mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. U.S. News

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GCSD9 Hosting Back To School Physical & Vaccine Clinic

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9 will host a Back to School Physical and Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, July 28 from Noon-4 p.m. at the Granite City High School Gym Annex. This event will be held to help protect students and others by meeting vaccination and school physical requirements. All incoming kindergarteners, 6th graders, and high school freshmen are required to have a school physical and updated shot records. WHEN Thursday, July 28 - Noon-4 p.m. WHERE • Granite City High School Gym Annex, 3101 Madison Ave. INFORMATION Who is eligible: Preschool-12th graders Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome Patient’s Insurance including public insurance (Medicaid) will be billed for service No out-of-pocket fees for those who are eligible If you do not have insurance or have questions about vaccines please call Madison County Health Department at 618-692-8954, Ext. 2 WHAT TO BRING: Child with their parent or guardia

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Missing St. Francois County baby found with non-custodial mother

3 years 4 months ago
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A missing baby boy was found late Sunday night in St. Francois County. The St. Francois County Sheriff's Department said Aryan M. Shinstock was found with his biological mother, 29-year-old Kala L. Boesch, at the intersection of Missouri N and Missouri 221. Shinstock and Boesch were inside a car when [...]
Monica Ryan