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When a Monster Tornado Destroyed 4 Illinois Towns, Took 60 Lives
March 19, 1948 should have been like any typical morning in these Illinois communities. An incoming storm system had other plans. By the time most would wake that morning, a monster tornado had nearly wiped away 4 Illinois towns completely and took 60 lives. That terrible March morning in 1948...
Edwardsville Boasts Lowest Unemployment in Metro East at 4.6 Percent, Rates Rise Over Metro East
SPRINGFIELD – Unemployment stats were mixed throughout the region in the latest June 2024 survey. Edwardsville had the lowest stat of Metro East communities with a 4.6 percent mark compared to 3.7 percent a year ago. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our...
Goins hopeful park can reopen safely
Alton’s Gordon Moore Park would typically be busy during the weekend with baseball, softball, soccer and golf, but it’s quiet today thanks to a sinkhole that formed a month ago. The hole formed under the turf fields near the park entrance, forcing the city to close the entire park to the public for a full safety inspection underground.
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