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Three Charged With Work Vehicle Theft
GRANITE CITY - Three individuals from Granite City were charged on the same day with stealing a work vehicle, according to Madison County court documents. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. Patrick M. Falcetti,...
Some roads remain closed due to flooding
Salem Township Road Commissioner Joe Telford says all roads crossing Crooked Creek, which includes, Robin, South College, South Hotze, South Hoots Chapel and West Line Road remain flooded Wednesday morning. He notes West Line Road is the designated detour for the Odin Road Bridge construction but cannot be used for that purpose until further notice.
Following the spillway of the Nashville dam flood
On July 16, the National Weather Service and EMA services alerted residents of Nashville, Ill. to evacuate their homes. The dam that forms Nashville reservoir had begun to spill over. BND photojournalist Joshua Carter followed the spillway during the rain. He saw sunken cars, houses, and residents floating on kayaks. Visit bnd.com to learn more.
Astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin Gives Presentation to Local Girl Scouts
EDWARDSVILLE - Local Girl Scouts recently enjoyed a presentation from an astronaut. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois hosted “Women in Space: A Trailblazing Astronaut’s Insight featuring Guest Speaker Linda Godwin.” Godwin spoke about her 30-year career with NASA and her four trips into space. Roughly 40 local Girl Scouts were present and over 70 Girl Scouts from across the country watched the presentation via Zoom.
River Dragons Play Three At Roy E. Lee Field
ALTON – The Alton River Dragons announce that their next three home games will be played at Roy E. Lee Field at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville. Fans can look forward to more details about future River Dragons' home games, which will be shared next week. The...
Belleville Police Warn: Avoid Flooded Streets and Downed Powerlines
BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Department issued a warning to the community at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, regarding significant water accumulation on the roadways due to ongoing rainfall. “If you see a street covered by water, do not attempt to drive through it,” the police department...
Belleville Area Humane Society Overcomes Flood, Needs Community Support
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Area Humane Society is appealing for donations following a challenging day marked by a natural disaster and the rescue of two stray dogs. “We are still here. We are soaking wet and exhausted,” the Humane Society said later on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, after a significant amount of rainfall drowned Belleville for multiple minutes.
VIDEO: Illinois Republicans decry Biden’s border policies, Chicago crime
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are making the case for more public safety in the Land of Lincoln while attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Tuesday’s theme at the RNC was “Make America Safe Again.” Earlier in the day, Illinois Republicans gathered for their breakfast off site. U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Hindsboro, said the Biden administration’s open border is allowing crime, drugs, human trafficking and terrorists in. ...
Illinois quick hits: ComEd works to restore power after storms;
ComEd says 3,000 workers out restoring power At least 3,000 utility workers were out Tuesday, helping ComEd restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in the dark after Monday night’s massive storms. At the height of the outage, officials said 430,000 customers were in the dark, with each customer potentially a household or business. Ameren Illinois said that it projects about 80% of customers impacted by Monday storms will be restored by 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Some of the challenges crews were tackling include...
The Rundown: Power outages continue after last night’s storm
Good afternoon! Chicago Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees this month — and my cats are glad my building has a two-pet limit so I can’t bring any more home. Here’s what you need to know today. Chicago-area residents are cleaning up after a stormy...
Scouting Marquette commitment Nigel James and his fit in Shaka Smart's system
Long Island Lutheran High School and Expressions Elite four-star guard Nigel James announced his commitment to Marquette on Tuesday, live on the 247Sports College Basketball Show and the 247Sports Channel. James, who is currently ranked No. 85 in the national class of 2025, chose the Golden Eagles from a list...
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