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Alton First Responders Springfest Carnival to Run Through Next Weekend

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ALTON - The Alton First Responders Springfest will run throughout the next week. On April 10, 2026, the Springfest carnival opened at 5 p.m. and drew a small crowd for its first night at the Alton Amphitheater. The carnival will continue through April 19, 2026, and community members are encouraged to come by and enjoy the fun. Hosted by Luehrs’ Ideal Rides, the carnival includes rides, games, food and more. The carnival’s hours are as follows: Friday, April 10: Opens a

Summer 2026 High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville, Highland and O'Fallon

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O’FALLON, Ill. — High school students interested in a career in health care are invited to apply for the Summer 2026 High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. The bootcamps are designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into

Trump’s Two-Faced AI Policy 

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The Trump administration’s AI policy is two-faced, torn between deregulation and despotism. In March, the administration released its National AI Legislative Framework, directing Congress to “prevent the United States government from coercing technology providers, including AI providers, to ban, compel, or alter content based on partisan or ideological agendas.” This policy against government interference with […]
Andy Jung

Alton Police Charge Resident With Stealing Fridge During Church Burglary

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ALTON – An Alton man accused of stealing a refrigerator while burglarizing a local church last week faces felony charges. Braden E. Phillips, 36, of Alton, was charged on April 6, 2026 with one count each of burglary, a Class 1 felony, and theft, a Class 4 felony. Phillips allegedly knowingly entered Harvest Fellowship Christian Church at 3316 Hillcrest Ave. in Alton without legal authority and with the intent to commit a theft on April 3, 2026. On the same date, Phillips reportedly