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Support Women-Owned Businesses and Oasis Women's Center at Upcoming Galentine's Event

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - Community members have the chance to shop at women-owned businesses and support Oasis Women’s Center at an upcoming Galentine’s Experience event. From 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Post Commons in Alton, True North Aesthetic Co. owner Mandie Clark will host a vendor fair featuring female entrepreneurs. Services range from permanent jewelry to vitamin injections and more. Clark hopes many people come out to enjoy the Galentine’s Experience while

Letter To Editor: Marsie Geldert-Murphey Responds to Alton Steel Closure  

4 months 2 weeks ago
Letter To Editor: The following is a statement from Marsie Geldert-Murphey, candidate for Illinois State Senate in the 56th District , in response to the sudden closure of the Alton Steel plant : “The news about Alton Steel is devastating. It’s devastating for our community and, more importantly, for the 250 workers and families who woke up to their lives being turned upside down. “For so many families, this was more than a job. It was the stability they built everything

Aerosmith to reissue self-titled debut album

4 months 2 weeks ago
Aerosmith is revisiting their self-titled debut album.The “Sweet Emotion” rockers will release Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) on March 20, described in a press release as the band’s “definitive version” of the 1973…

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Alton Alderman Rosie Brown Seeks Action Following Steel Plant Closure

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON — Rosie Brown, an Alton alderwoman and candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 111, expressed some strong opinions on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, after Alton Steel, Inc., announced on Jan. 26, 2026, that it will cease operations this week. This will end nearly 25 years of production for Alton Steel and immediately affect approximately 253 workers, along with contractors and vendors. Company leadership attributed the closure to “insurmountable” structural challenges

Brendan Carr Again Threatens Talk Shows That Refuse To Coddle Republicans

4 months 2 weeks ago
For more than fifty years the U.S. right wing has accused academia, journalism or science of having a “liberal bias” if it reveals absolutely anything the right wing doesn’t like. It’s an easy way to quickly discredit any critics of your worldview without having to engage in thinking, introspection, or debate, and it’s been on display for longer […]
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