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SPRINGFIELD - Madison County will be the recipient of more than $68,000 in the 2022 Small Equipment Grant Program. Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin and St. Clair counties will also receive funding that is listed below. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2022 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $2.5 million was awarded to 104 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. “All communities deserve safety, and this program helps ensure our smaller and rural fire districts aren’t left behind when it comes to the tools they need to do their jobs,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m proud to be able to provide more than 100 districts with new lifesaving equipment. It’s another way we can demonstrate our gratitude for all that they do to help their neighbors

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Thailand Brooks, 23 years old of Fairview Heights, died at the scene and the 22-year-old man driving the car she was in was airlifted to an area hospital.

Did the end of the expanded Child Tax Credit spell doom for Democrats? NEW: Congressional Democrats had a 12-point generic ballot lead over the GOP in December among recipients of the expanded child tax credit. That benefit has dried up, and now congressional Republicans have the advantage with this group of voters. https://t.co/IDFTls4Cc7 pic.twitter.com/tQxKkWIGSn — ...continue reading "The expanded CTC came to an end. So did Democratic support among recipients."

Anthony Dodson, 56, was found shot to death Saturday in an alley in the Fountain Park neighborhood.

Police said in a Wednesday morning update that he had been located at a hospital near the area where his truck was found abandoned.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said the man was found with a gunshot wound to the head shortly before 10 a.m.

JERSEY - Spire is donating $5,000 to the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office during a check presentation at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Sheriff's Office at 114 N. Washington St. in Jerseyville. The Sheriff’s department will use the donation to secure additional resources and equipment for officers. Jersey County Sheriff Mike Ringhausen was very thankful for the donation and said it will help the office purchase equipment for officers including armor-plated carriers. “Daily, our officers could face dangerous, life-threatening situations," he added. "This donation from Spire allows us to secure equipment that will help protect our officers while as they protect our community.” The donation is being made on behalf of Spire’s STL Pipeline. “Spire continues our promise of advancing the communities we work and live in," Alex Sammet, Manager of Right of Way and Land Management for Spire, said. “This donation to the Sheriff’s Department will positively

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Three men were shot at while riding in a car in the 5000 block of Minerva Avenue. One died and another was injured.

The Texas government has passed a law that places a lot of restrictions on those operating drones. The law (passed in 2013 and amended in 2015) also creates a cause of action for residents who feel their privacy has been violated by UAV operators. There’s a single carve out: one for researchers operating drones “on […]

ST. LOUIS — Now is your chance to work at one of the most unique attractions in St. Louis. The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch on the St. Louis Riverfront is hiring for 40 positions ahead of the summer cruising season. “Here at the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, we are dedicated to fostering an enjoyable and fun work environment for our team members,” says Mary Lamie, Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises at Bi-State Development. “You’ll meet interesting people from all over the world while serving as an ambassador for St. Louis.” Open positions include riverboat operations roles such as deckhands, mates and even a riverboat captain, as well as ticket sales agents, servers and bartenders. Interested applicants should visit riverboatstljobs.com for more information about the jobs and to apply at the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. EMPLOYEE PERKS All riverboat team members are eligible for a free Metro Transit pass, which is

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The XFL released a one-minute rebrand video Wednesday morning showcasing the league's new identity and vision, and clips from BattleHawks games were used.

The unidentified female was in a rear yard in the 1400 block of East Obear Avenue, in the city's College Hill neighborhood.

The mayor said this new bill would shift dispatch duties from Bridgeton to St. Louis County, a move that would hopefully get people the help they need faster.

Fox, ESPN and Turner all are reporting that they are approaching sellout levels at significant increases this season.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced an infusion of support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will be awarded to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. “Head Start and Early Head Start programs are critical for kids throughout Illinois to have the tools they need to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom,” Duckworth said. “Investments in early childhood education and parental support programs aren’t just important during this pandemic, they are investments in our future. I’m proud to continue supporting these programs with Senator Durbin to help children reach their full potential.” “This federal funding will help give children in the Metro East the strong social and educational foundation they need to flourish throughout preschool, elementary school,

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