The Illinois State Police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Wood River, Illinois.

Authorities said officers from the Wood River Police Department were given information that a vehicle that had been stolen in Pacific Missouri was possibly in the Wood River area. 

Two detectives were checking the area of Wood River Ave. and Harnett Ave., when they located the stolen vehicle, which was unoccupied.  As the detectives went to turn their vehicle around, they observed a white male subject enter the vehicle. 

The detectives pulled their vehicle in front of the stolen vehicle to keep the subject from driving away. The officers identified themselves as they approached the stolen vehicle on foot and continued to do so as they attempted to detain the suspect. 

In recognition of the significant energy efficiency efforts made by Granite City businesses, Ameren Illinois today presented the ActOnEnergy® Most Progressive City Award to the city of Granite City.

“Between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011, 28 Granite City businesses completed 51 ActOnEnergy projects that received more than $425,000 in incentive payments,” said Rich Conner, superintendent of Administration for Ameren Illinois Division V, who presented the award to Granite City Mayor Ed Hagnauer.

“These projects are now saving Granite City businesses 9.13 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. That is enough electricity to meet the demands of 913 single family homes for a year.

“Through these projects, power plant emissions and carbon footprints are reduced, resources are conserved and businesses become more competitive, all of which benefit employees, consumers and the community at large,” Conner said.

The L&C Music Department is kicking off spring semester with a variety of events throughout February, which are open to the public and free to attend.

Wednesday, Feb. 8
Noon – Confluence Trio Brown Bag Salon
The Confluence Trio with Peter Hussey, Wayne Kimler and Doug Byrkit will entertain in the Ringhausen Music Building. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to bring food and enjoy free entertainment over lunch.

Tuesday, Feb. 21
6:30 p.m. – Fat Tuesday Concert
Sponsored by Hayner Public Library and the L&C Music Department, the annual concert will feature Bud Shultz and Friends in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.