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There are several websites using different methods to track the odds of winning state scratch-off lottery games.

Rachel Jackson, 25, was lying next to the wrecked motorcycle on I-55 at South Broadway.

Information wants to be free and it is never freer than when it traverses the internet. That’s why so many autocratic leaders strive to shut down this essential connection. It allows governments to control narrative and control citizens. Limiting their communication options means it will be the government’s view that prevails. Iran’s government has been […]

The Biden-Harris Administration has approved Missouri's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan ahead of Friday's deadline.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Daughters of Isabella O'Reilly Circle 218 in Edwardsville is having a baby shower drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, at St. Boniface Church in the parking lot to benefit Mosaic and ABL. Both organizations assist in providing pregnancy resources and other assistance for mothers. The Daughters of Isabella also presented a check to Mosaic for $550. The Daughters of Isabella is considered a sister organization to the Catholic Knights of Columbus organizations. The Daughters Of Isabella group is a Catholic women’s group. The local chapter encompasses multiple churches in the Edwardsville area. Cindy Mareing from Daughters of Isabella, said the group had a guest speaker Kathy Sparks on Sept. 19 and Regent Barb Sutorius presented the check to Mosaic. The Daughters of Isabella is having a Baby Shower Drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 8, at St. Boniface Church in the Twin Oaks parking lot. They will be collecting for Mosaic and ABL. The Baby Shower

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We sure do like to bitch about flying around in airplanes. Here's the data for the past four years: We're up from about 1,000 complaints per month in 2019 to an average of 4-5,000 complaints per month in 2022. Is airline service really five times worse than it used to be? Most of the objective ...continue reading "Raw data: We sure like to gripe about flying"

ROXANA – Now that the Roxana High School football team has gotten back above .500 they have one goal in mind now, make the playoffs. That is especially the goal for junior running back Evan Wells. He’s pretty confident that he and the Shells can get that done. “I feel like we have a very good chance of winning out,” he said after a 28-7 win over Salem during last Friday’s Homecoming Game. During that game, he scored three touchdowns and caught a two-point conversion. That’s why Evan is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for Roxana. He was humble postgame giving all the credit to his offensive line. “I didn’t really do much,” he said. “They did most of the work.” The win was made a little more special in that it was the Shells’ Homecoming Game. Evan agreed that he was just trying to enjoy himself out there. “It’s fun out here. You get to see everybody. It’s really good

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Police said they were called at about 1 a.m. to an area near South Broadway and Itaska Street.

The aldermanic chamber at City Hall lacks a modern ventilation system to keep the air clear of viral particles and liability concerns.

A man on Tuesday afternoon was shot and killed near Page and Goodfellow boulevards.

It appears the team will host the best-of-three Wild Card Series against either the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres or Milwaukee Brewers.

If you're going to see the new Ronnie James Dio documentary, maybe bring some tissues along with your metal horns. The film, titled Dio: Dreamers Never Die, follows the metal…

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District's inaugural Local Author Book Fair Promotes local authors, literacy, and library programming, services, and collections This fall, Hayner Library will host its inaugural Local Author Book Fair, where you can meet thirty local authors, buy their books, and have them signed. The event will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. If necessary, a rain date is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022. The event will feature library card registration, a showcase of non-traditional library materials available for check out, giveaways, and other library highlights. There will also be activities, crafts, and story times for the kids. Hot and iced pastries will be available for purchase from Germania Brew Haus. The Riverbend Raptor will also be roving around the book fair for your amusement! You can browse or make purchases — and be sure to leave some time to explore the Downtown Library and the beautiful Hayner Genealogy

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Former Youngbloods frontman Jesse Colin Young has three concerts lined up in Northern California in the coming week as part of the veteran folk-rock singer/songwriter's ongoing tour in support of…

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The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest collecting submissions from talented artists from all around the world.

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The photographs in the Silver Seas exhibit are an extraordinary result of an exceptional career. Ernest H. Brooks II, often referred to as the Ansel

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ST. LOUIS - Breast cancer is now the most common cancer worldwide, with an expected 2.3 million new cases each year. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Courage Cookies return to Scooter’s Coffee with proceeds supporting The Pink Agenda in the fight against breast cancer. The Pink Agenda, a nonprofit that partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, funds breast cancer research projects and advocacy efforts. Through this November 1 st , Scooter’s Coffee customers will have the opportunity to support this lifesaving research by adding a donation to their order or purchasing a Courage Cookie – 20% of Courage Cookie sales will be donated to The Pink Agenda. The color pink is symbolic of breast cancer awareness and is used to honor breast cancer thrivers and remember those who have lost their lives to the disease. A customer-favorite, the Scooter’s Coffee Courage Cookie is a sugar cookie with cream cheese frosting and pink sprinkles created

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A prolific St. Louis developer is eyeing an overhaul of three city blocks in north St. Louis with a $28 million plan designed to capitalize on Interstate 70.

SPRINGFIELD - The application period for high school students to request a nomination to a U.S. Military Service Academy for the Class of 2027 from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will close just over one month from today, on Tuesday, November 1 st . Duckworth’s office has been accepting applications from high school students seeking a Congressional nomination to one of the four Military Service Academies through her website since March . Each year Duckworth, with the assistance of a nomination committee, selects from the applicants a group of outstanding Illinois students to receive Congressional nominations to attend West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy or the Merchant Marine Academy. “It takes a special kind of young person to succeed at a U.S. Military Service Academy,” said Duckworth. “The rigorous nomination process demands outstanding test scores, a high GPA and a commitment to community service. I encourage all interested Illinois

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James Cody, 30, is being held in the St. Louis County jail on $1 million cash bail.