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Voice search could lead to fake numbers
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (115+ words) AdVantageNews.com By asking a smart device to find a customer service number, you could actually be putting yourself in contact with scammers. This scam is becoming more commonplace as many of us default to asking Alexa or Siri to…...
Wood River adopts zoning changes
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (67+ words) AdVantageNews.com New auto body shops, towing and portable storage businesses will be limited to certain business districts following Tuesday’s Wood River City Council meeting. City Manager Steve Palen said part of the intent is to protect residential areas and…...
Alton approves MYP and uncouples trash and water billing
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (110+ words) AdVantageNews.com Its corresponding multi-year capital improvement plan is now also codified, with second and final reading at the Wednesday night Alton City Council meeting.The plan is meant to give the city a strategy for getting out in front…...
Tourism numbers show continued growth
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (186+ words) The tourism industry continues to be one of the best economic drivers in southwest Illinois, according to the latest statistics released by the state. The tourism economy in Madison, Macoupin, Greene, Jersey, Calhoun and Montgomery counties grew from approximately $1.4 billion…...
St. Louis District Dairy Council promotes "Adopt A Calf Program"
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (93+ words) AdVantageNews.com Teachers can take advantage of a program being offered by the St. Louis District Dairy Council to “adopt a calf” to bring a dairy farm to their classroom, so to speak. The council has partnered with dairy farmers…...
Wood River Business Alliance warns of email scam
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (136+ words) The Alton City Council Committee of the Whole has voted to g… The Village of Godfrey is mailing a Recreation Center Needs … The Wood River Business Alliance wants its members and the rest of the community to know that they…...
Virtual workshop for Alton Comprehensive Plan
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (73+ words) AdVantageNews.com A new 20-year Comprehensive Plan for Alton is being crafted, and you are invited to upcoming workshops to see where the plan is now and help shape it moving forward The Comprehensive Plan will guide AltonâÂÂs…...
Why Exterior Upgrades are a Smart Investment for Homeowners
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (538+ words) (StatePoint) Research shows that everyday surroundings can make an impact on you… (Feature Impact) Owning a home brings a strong sense of pride, responsibility and value, leading many homeowners to constantly look for the best ways to protect and enhance…...
Closed Illinois rest stops spark questions
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (534+ words) Illinois motorists are paying more in gas taxes, tolls and other fees while encountering closed rest stops, prompting criticism from Americans for Prosperity-Illinois State Director Brian Costin. In a social media video, Ted Dabrowski said he found multiple closed rest…...
Trucking executive: Federal crackdown fails to address incentives of illegal operations
1+ week, 2+ day ago (987+ words) President Donald Trump’s administration is touting a crackdown on fraudulent commercial driver's license schools and unsafe truck drivers, but a Rockford trucking executive says federal officials are addressing the symptoms of a much larger problem. “We’re addressing the symptoms of…...