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Today's Local News From Partner WBGZ 1570
UPDATE: Slick Roads Caused Many Accidents WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 Most roadways in the Riverbend were gaining grip by late-morning, but this morning's drive was an adventure for some. Freezing rain and drizzle overnight left behind ice on some roads, parking lots and sidewalks, meaning lots of spins, cars off roads, and in a few cases, serious looking accidents- although no injuries have been reported.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
NEW: School Closings For Tuesday WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 Icy roads may be causing some problems on the roads, and have some school officials watching the conditions very closely this morning. Click here for the latest closings from around the River Bend. (last update - 8:40am)
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UPDATE: Burris Rebuffed In Senate WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 As expected, Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris was prevented from being sworn-in. Burris' certificate of appointment was rejected by the Secretary of the Senate. In a brief statement, Burris said he'll turn the matter over to his lawyers. Senate Democrats have said they won't seat Burris because he was appointed by embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Burris To Speak To Panel WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 Illinois lawmakers will get their chance to quiz new U.S. Senate appointee Roland Burris as to how he got his job from Governor Blagojevich later this week. Burris says he will testify in front of the impeachment panel Thursday, and explain any contact he's had with the disgraced Governor. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Lawmakers Won't Wait Long For Tapes WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 A federal judge will let defense attorneys for Gov. Rod Blagojevich review secret recordings made by the FBI as they tracked the governor’s alleged wrongdoing. Judge James Holderman made the ruling Monday. Attorneys for Blagojevich and others who appear in four tapes picked out by prosecutors have objected to their use by the House Special Impeachment Committee. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Blagojevich Indictment Extension WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 Federal prosecutors will have an extra 90-days to formally indict Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges. Blagojevich was arrested on December 9th and accused in a criminal complaint of a massive conspiracy that included selling President-elect Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Wood River City Council WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 It was a fairly small agenda to work through last night in Wood River City Council Chambers. The new recreation supervisor will be seeking bids for the Soccer Park irrigation system, a system that he says will benefit all who use the facility.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Salvation Army Donation Update WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 A goal of $115,000 was announced by Captain Randy Tooley of the Salvation Army for this year's Tree of Lights campaign, with a total goal of $226,000 for the holiday season. Donations continue to trickle in; with about 97% of their overall goal met by the time 2008 was finished.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Christmas Wonderland A Success WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 The final numbers are in, and the leader of the Grandpa Gang has deemed this season's Christmas Wonderland a success. About the same number of people -26,000- went through Rock Spring Park this year as last, with gate reciepts up a little from last year, but pictures with Santa down.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Local Arrests For Tuesday WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 East Alton police were holding 40 year old Alan Grills of the 600 block of Monroe in East Alton, held on a failure to appear warrant. 28 year old Sandra Price of the 500 block of Lewis and Clark in East Alton, held for reckless conduct.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
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