| Today's Local News |
 Cohen Hosts Job Fair  WBGZ Radio | Aug 20, 2010 Job applicants turned out by the dozens Thursday for a job fair at the campaign office of an independent candidate for governor. The job seekers, some wearing suits and ties, others dressed more casually, were lined up out the door, around the corner and down the block – not a surprise to the host, Scott Lee Cohen.[Full Story] |
 NEW: Boeing To Locate at Mid America Airport WBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 Once called the "Gateway to Nowhere," a metro east airport has landed the nation's premier aerospace company. In an announcement earlier this morning, federal, state, and local elected officials were joined by representatives from Boeing in welcoming a manufacturing facility at MidAmerica Airport near Mascoutah.[Full Story] |
 Local Reaction To Blago Verdict WBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 Both of the area’s state legislators are offering their reactions after former Governor Rod Blagojevich was convicted on just one of the 24 corruption charges he faced. Shortly after the verdict came down Tuesday, State Representative Dan Beiser and State Senator Bill Haine- both of Alton- say they were surprised.[Full Story] |
 State Democrats on Verdict WBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 Democrats from across Illinois are descending upon Springfield for the Democratic County Chairmen’s breakfast and for the Illinois State Fair. The topic of conversation is an awkward one: What to think about former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s conviction on one count in a 24-count corruption trial.[Full Story] |
 Powers Rally to Save OlinWBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 Local and state leaders are coming together to bring a package of incentives to the table for Olin Corporation to consider. The company is reportedly studying a possible move of its Winchester Division, Centerfire Manufacturing Operation to Mississippi in an attempt to cut costs. Local unions are also meeting with the company in an effort to save up to 1,000 jobs.[Full Story] |
 MCT Will Replace Busses WBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 A grant from the federal government will be used to replace aging busses in the Madison County Transit fleet. The grant, worth $1,075,000, was announced earlier this week through U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello's office. The money is through the Federal Transit Administration.[Full Story] |
 Wood River Storm Sirens Fixed WBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 Residents of Wood River can breathe a little easier when severe weather threatens. The city has recently fixed the three storm sirens placed at various locations around the city, and Fire Chief Steve Alexander is pleased the work is done.[Full Story] |
 Alton CVB On Arch Redesign WBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 A competition with the goal of better connecting the city of St. Louis to the Arch Grounds may mean added tourism dollars for the entire region. The competition to re-do the landmark in time for its 65th anniversary in 2015 will include the East St. Louis Riverfront. Brett Stawar, President of the Alton Regional Convention and Visitor's Bureau, says that, in turn, could be a boon to the entire regional tourism industry. [Full Story] |
 Local Arrests For ThursdayWBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 Wood River Police were holding 36 year old James Iler of the 200 block of 8th in Wood River for DUI, suspended drivers license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol, attempting to elude and two outstanding warrants. 23 year old Kyle Stilts of the 1300 block of Milton in Alton, held on an outstanding warrant for battery. 42 year old Toby Hughes of the 3800 block of Norris Lane in Brighton, held for retail theft.[Full Story] |
 Illinois ACT Scores WBGZ Radio | Aug 19, 2010 Illinois high schoolers ACT scores rank number one of the eight states that test more than 90-percent of their students. Illinois State Board of Education Spokesperson Mary Fergus says students statewide turned in an average score of 20-point-one on the college entrance exam.[Full Story] |
Page
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
|
