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Mascoutah’s EMS and Police Departments Strengthen Public Safety with Advanced Drones
Above is a video of the Mascoutah Homecoming Event, as released by the Mascoutah Police Department. Mascoutah’s Public Safety Department, under the leadership of Chief Scott Waldrup, has recently upgraded its emergency response capabilities with the acquisition of two state-of-the-art drones. These new tools are set to play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and efficiency of various city operations, benefiting not only the police department but also fire and utility services. These drones were received in September of 2023, with training done by Mascoutah EMS and Police Departments that month and in the months that followed.
2024 DNC: Pritzker hosts kickoff luncheon as protesters from around the US start arriving in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted a Convention Kickoff Luncheon on Saturday afternoon as national protesters descend upon Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention."I've got to ask you, are you ready for the fight? Are you ready for the fight?" Pritzker said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn the eve of the DNC, the who's who of the Democratic Party in Illinois gathered for a final luncheon near McCormick Place, focusing their efforts on launching Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to victory."So that in about 81 days, we'll all get to say the...
Big Inning Leads Grizzlies To Victory At Windy City
The Gateway Grizzlies bunched together all their runs in one inning, scoring five times in the top of the sixth, while their pitching staff did not permit a single Windy City ThunderBolts runner to cross home plate in a 5-0 win at Ozinga Field on Friday night. The first four...
Whistleblowers allege they suffered retaliation by St. Charles Community College
ST CHARLES, Missouri — Months before an award-winning educator was criminally charged with tampering with computer data, she and several of her female colleagues raised concerns about racial discrimination, sexual harassment and other forms of mistreatment from administrators at St. Charles Community College, court documents show. Dr. Nicole Nunn-Faron,...
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
Happy Hollow Family Farms Preparing for 10th Season
In just over a month, Happy Hollow Family Farms located south of St. Elmo will be opening up for what will be their 10th season. The farm, ran by the Ryan and Lindsay Lash family, will open up and September 21 and Lindsay Lash says they will have a full slate of activities just like in years’ past.
FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Eisenbeis returns at QB to lead Hornets
The Eisenbeis name is synonymous with Crystal City football. Generations of the family have worn the red-and-black uniform, continuing a long tradition of community pride in the Hornets. Senior quarterback Nolan Eisenbeis completes his four-year journey with the team this fall and the program has never needed the family more....
CPR Training Kicks Off Nursing Students Welcome Weekend
Incoming nursing students in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s direct entry program started their academic journey on Friday, Aug. 16 with a Basic Life Support (BLS) course. Nearly 150 students participated in the energetic and lively training as part of their Welcome Weekend activities at SIUE. The...
SIU School of Dental Medicine Kicks Off Academic Year with Orientation and Welcome Event
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) begins its celebration of 50 years by starting the new academic year with a series of exciting events. First, the annual orientation experience and a fall welcome event marked the arrival of first-year dental students and the return of continuing students. On July 31, the incoming SDM Class of 2028 arrived on campus for orientation, officially beginning their journey as SIU SDM dental students. The university-sponsored SDM fall welcome event, held on August 8 in Alton, brought together SIU SDM students and faculty with SIUE administration and staff to kick off the new year.
SIUE Welcomes One of the Largest Cohorts of International Students
The fall semester at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is promising to be one of it’s most diverse yet. SIUE welcomed nearly 400 newcomers to the campus community on Wednesday, Aug. 15, one of its largest cohorts of international students, at its biannual International Student Orientation. These newly enrolled students bring the total number from abroad to approximately 950 on campus, further enriching the diverse cultural landscape for which the University is known.
Alton Schools Supt. stands by decision to keep kids on campuses following bus route errors
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 continues to follow a major headache for some Alton School District families after reports of students dropped off at home after the first day of school hours late or dropped off at the wrong stop. To limit confusion, the district...
Mother faces bus problem on first day of school in Alton, Illinois
ALTON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - An Alton mother said she had to search for her son Thursday after he was supposed to be bussed home from school. On the first day of school in Alton, Autumn Farris said her daughter got off the bus, but her son was nowhere to be found.
New Coach Steve Roustio Sparks Hope for Granite City Warriors Football Team
GRANITE CITY – The football team at Granite City High School had a tough time in the 2023 season going 0-9. Now, there is optimism abounding in the Warriors’ camp as preseason practice began Aug. 12. New head coach Steve Roustio, who coached the final two games of...
Granite City’s Isaiah Ford Optimistic For Solid Season: He Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month
GRANITE CITY – Isaiah Ford in a senior returning defensive back for the Granite City football team, and is anxious and determined to help the Warriors come back from the 2023 season, where the Warriors had a difficult time in a 0-9 campaign. The Warriors open up the 2024...
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
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