| Today's Local News |
 UPDATE: Slick Roads Hamper Morning TravelWBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 Motorists are being reminded to drive with caution on the slick roadways today. Freezing rain and drizzle overnight has left behind ice on some roads, parking lots and sidewalks, meaning you'll have to give yourself extra time before heading out this morning. The good news is that the freezing precipitation should not last all day.[Full Story] |
 NEW: School Closings For TuesdayWBGZ 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) [Full Story] |
 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] |
 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] |
 Blagojevich Indictment ExtensionWBGZ 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] |
 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] |
 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] |
 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] |
 Local Arrests For TuesdayWBGZ 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] |
 IDOT Bridge Barrier Comments WBGZ Radio | Jan 6, 2009 Following a series of crossover accidents on area bridges, State Representative Ron Stephens of Highland plans to introduce legislation that will eventually reduce the instances of crossover accidents on the bridges. Almost 20 people have died on the MLK and McKinley Bridges since 1998, and almost all are attributed to crossover crashes on the narrow bridges. The McKinley Bridge was closed for repairs during six of those years.[Full Story] |
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