🌱 How did a former Alton cop steal $58,000 from a union?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did a former Alton cop steal $58,000 from a union?
• Why Alton’s council is forcing Ameren to move downtown powerlines
• How Alton’s rescue boat helped save two duck hunters

Also on today's calendar: A "Kooliverse" Evening with Jake's Leg and Pickin' Daisies and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 34, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with low clouds, with a high of 20 and low of -2 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former metro-east cop pleads guilty to stealing from union fund (bnd.com) — A former Alton police officer has admitted stealing nearly $58,000 from the Alton Police Department’s union fund and now faces sentencing after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges. State investigators and the Illinois Attorney General’s office handled the case, and a Madison County judge has already ordered full restitution to the local union.
   

2. Alton Votes 4-3 To Force Ameren Powerline Relocation (riverbender.com) — Alton’s City Council has voted 4-3 to require Ameren Illinois to relocate powerlines near the historic Snyder Block building, citing long-standing public safety concerns. The move enforces a clause in the city’s franchise agreement and could shift relocation costs to Ameren rather than the local business owner.
   

3. Two teens pulled from Mississippi River after boat capsizes (thetelegraph.com) — Alton firefighters used their Marine One rescue boat to help locate and save two 19-year-old duck hunters whose johnboat capsized in the frigid Mississippi River near the Alton riverfront and Ellis Island. After nearly an hour in the water, the men were brought ashore by regional fire crews and taken to a hospital with mild hypothermia but appeared in good spirits.
   

4. TUESDAY HOCKEY: Alton grinds out 'gutsy' win over Belleville; Bethalto, EA-WR fall (thetelegraph.com) — Alton hockey fans can celebrate a gritty 3–1 Redbirds win over O’Fallon, powered by goalie Caiden Jockisch’s 34 saves and a late third-period surge. The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association matchup at East Alton Ice Arena pushes Alton to 5–6 as they prepare to face Freeburg/Waterloo on Thursday night.
   

5. Alton Man, Woman Face Felony Aggravated Battery Charges (riverbender.com) — Two Alton residents are facing separate felony aggravated battery charges in recent cases presented by the Alton Police Department. One case involves alleged harm to a 10-year-old child, while the other alleges an attack with a glass jar; both defendants remain presumed innocent.
   

📸 Around Alton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Paint Your Pet Night
  The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• A "Kooliverse" Evening with Jake's Leg and Pickin' Daisies
  The Conservatory , 554 E Broadway , Alton
  7:00 pm
• The Magicians of Christmas – A Holiday Spectacle of Wonder and Illusion!
  Alton Little Theater , 2450 Henry St , Alton
  7:30 pm
• The Magicians of Christmas
  Alton Little Theater , 2450 Henry St , Alton
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• ✨ Swiftmas Pop-Up at Tangled Tinsel Christmas Tree Farm! ✨
  Tangled Tinsel Christmas Tree Farm , 5 Christmas Tree Ln , Alton
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Kids Holiday Card Station
  Hayner Public Library , 132 Alton Square , Alton
  10:00 am
• Books and Busy Bees Story Time
  Hayner Public Library , 132 Alton Square , Alton
  10:00 am
• Bowling: Boys Varsity Match vs Columbia (Home)
  Airport Plaza Bowl ,
  3:00 pm
• Bowling: Girls Varsity Match vs Columbia (Home)
  Airport Plaza Bowl ,
  3:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys 7th Game vs Trimpe Middle vs. Roxana Junior High School (Away)
  Trimpe Middle School
  3:30 pm
• Wrestling: JH Match vs Multiple Schools vs. Vandalia (Away)
  Vandalia Junior High School
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Go and see the Christmas lights in Alton.
  Never too old to go see the lights. Took my 17 year old son and had a lot of fun. Thank you Alton. (Nextdoor College Ave)
• FTC Renovations
  Check out this transformation!! We're still waiting on a delayed vanity but this bathroom has came a long way in just a couple days! Give us a call… (Nextdoor Milton)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Alton. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Alton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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