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Mudslide occurs near Riverview Park | Local News
3 days ago · A mudslide dropped dirt and other debris behind Abbott Machine in Alton earlier this week, forcing the precautionary closure of a section of Riverview Park which sits on the bluff above the business. There were no injuries but there’s a mess of dirt and old trees to clean up, and the city will ...
Despite judgement against gun, ammo tax, Cook County said it …
15 hours ago · Despite a Cook County judge siding with gun rights advocates over the county’s gun and ammunition tax, the county’s tax remains in effect. Cook County enacted the tax in 2012, charging $25 per firearm and up to 5 cents per round of ammunition. The Illinois Supreme Court struck it down in 2021 ...
Juvenile caught with machine gun | Local News
15 hours ago · A 16-year-old from East St. Louis is facing charges in Madison County of possession of a machine gun. Granite City Police investigated the case and alleged the boy was found with a modified weapon while in the area of State …
Hayner adjusts to changing needs | Local News
4 days ago · The Hayner Public Library District began with the Alton Library Association, which originated in 1852. It has evolved over the years, and the head of the district has noticed some trends in recent years. Hayner Executive Director Mary Cordes tells The Big Z she has observed a shift in how people use ...
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2 days ago · Alton, IL (62002) Today. Areas of patchy fog early. Partly cloudy early followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers later in the day.
Illinois General Assembly approves rules Republicans say are unfair
5 days ago · The rules for the 104th Illinois General Assembly are now in place despite House Republicans urging for changes to make things more fair for the minority party. The new 104th General Assembly elected in November was seated Wednesday. Thursday, the first order of business was to approve the rules of ...
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6 days ago · A man is dead after he reportedly opened fire on passing vehicles then on police in St. Louis County Monday morning, who then returned fire. The incident took place near West Florissant and Ferguson Avenue with officers responding after another officer says the man was involved in a crash a…
Business group reveals 2025 agenda to help small businesses in …
Jan 11, 2025 · A small business advocacy organization is outlining this year’s agenda to include the top legislative priorities for small businesses in Illinois in the new legislative session. The National Federation of Independent Business notes that Illinois small business owners have been hit …
Road conditions improve as colder weather arrives
Jan 6, 2025 · Monday afternoon Update: Road conditions are improving around the area, but it might still be the middle of the week before some side streets and rural area see a snowplow. While road crews keep working, they will be battling several inches of snow on the ground and refreezing of any moisture thanks to the bitter cold.