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 DuQuoin Fair in Full Swing  WBGZ Radio | Sep 3, 2010 There are changes this year at the 87th Du Quoin State Fair. Most notable is the absence of the $500,000 horse race. It was a matter of finances, says Norm Hill, assistant fair manager. Despite that race being absent, harness racing still took place during opening weekend. For the rest of the race fans, there is auto racing this coming weekend. [Full Story] |
 Kirk’s Plan for the Economy WBGZ Radio | Sep 3, 2010 The Republican seeking the U. S. Senate seat in Illinois this fall is rolling out a five-point plan for the economy. U. S. Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) is in favor of: a line-item veto; ending earmarks; a three-fifths supermajority to spend beyond the nation’s means; the balanced budget amendment once promoted by the late Sen. Paul Simon; and a return to the Grace Commission for spending cuts.[Full Story] |
 Temple Grandin A Hit WBGZ Radio | Sep 3, 2010 A movie that has become a hit in the Autism community has won five Emmy awards, and one leader in Illinois hopes that’ll lead more people to watch it. The movie Temple Grandin is about a woman who has Autism. The movie starts when Grandin is young girl, and her mother is told that her odd behavior is because she—the mother—didn’t love her daughter enough. [Full Story] |
 New Speed Limit Near AHSWBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Motorists who travel along Humbert Road in Godfrey near Alton High School should prepare to slow down even more in the coming days. A new 20 miles per hour "school zone" speed limit will be put into place, perhaps as early as tomorrow. The action is being taken following an increase in accidents and speeding tickets being issued along the stretch of roadway.[Full Story] |
 Another Shooting Near Downtown Bar WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Alton Police are in the process of investigating a second gun incident in as many weeks at a Downtown bar. Police were called to CTW's Lounge around about an hour before closing time Sunday morning to break up a fight. Captain Scott Waldrup says they got a call around 2am.[Full Story] |
 Police Busy at Block Party WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Two Alton men are facing charges of aggravated battery as Alton Police were kept busier than normal at last weekend's Downtown Block Party. 40-year-old Kenneth W. Stewart (pictured) of the 2,700 block of Residence, and 27-year-old Richard A. Stewart of the 2,600 block of Humbert were both arrested and held on $40,000 bond after that incident at The Firehouse, according to Captain Scott Waldrup.[Full Story] |
 Labor Day Patrols WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 If you plan to be on the road over the Labor Day Holiday, you had better buckle up, and pay close attention to the "fatal five." Police agencies around the state will be specifically focused on violations of Driving Under the Influence, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Speeding, Following Too Closely, and Improper Lane Usage. [Full Story] |
 Laugh Your Badge Off WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 A local police officer hopes you like to laugh, because that's the idea of a fundraiser coming up next week to benefit the Illinois Special Olympics. Laugh Your Badge Off is the name of the event next Saturday evening and will feature music, dinner, a silent auction, and a performance by comedian Alonzo Bodden, winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing.[Full Story] |
 Former County Employee Jailed WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 A former Madison County Employee was jailed Tuesday after he allegedly got into a fight with a former co-worker at the Madison County Government Administration Building. Investigators say 55-year-old Barry T. Loman of the 800 block of Timber Lake Drive in Edwardsville formerly worked part time in the Madison County Assessor's Office, but began the day by leaving a phone message at his office saying he quit.[Full Story] |
 Man Arrested After Gun IncidentWBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 A Rosewood Heights man is in custody after police were involved in a brief standoff with him at his home on Maple Street earlier this week. 63 year old John Winship is charged with aggravated unlawful discharge of a firearm and domestic battery after neighbors called police to a report shots fired near his home late Monday night.[Full Story] |
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