While Interstate 55 is close to Edwardsville, it’s much closer to Hamel a few miles northeast of us. The busy highway roars by the east side of the village. Last November, an 18-wheeler failed to slow on the interstate for a construction zone. Eight vehicles were...
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Month: April 2018
How to drive safely through construction zones
When you see the orange cones and signs on the road, you probably think of how inconvenient your trip will now be. Speeds are slower, lanes are closed and detours may be necessary during road construction. The upside is that hopefully the roads will better...
Pay attention: April is Distracted Driving Month
You see it across Illinois and Missouri: drivers paying attention to their phones rather than to streets and traffic. Far too often the results of distracted driving are motor vehicle crashes and injuries.When a distracted driver is behind the wheel of a...
Will Ferrell one of many involved in 2-car accident
There are plenty of Illinois and Missouri residents that could quote a seemingly-infinite number of Will Ferrell lines from his movies, TV shows, and other media appearances with ease. Those fans, though, were likely holding their breath earlier today when news...
Illinois authorities looking to curb distracted driving
If you count yourself among the many people across Illinois who have encountered distracted drivers on the roadway, you are in good company. It may help calm your fears to know that state authorities, too, have taken notice of the increase of distracted drivers on...
Illinois family devastated in truck accident
It takes less than three hours to drive from Edwardsville to Savoy, Illinois. The village next to Champaign is in shock after news that four members of a family there were killed in a tractor-trailer crash in East Texas.Officials said the 18-wheeler slammed into the...