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SEE WOMEN OF DISTINCTION MEDIA DAY VIDEO: For Women Of Distinction Ticket Information Click Here: https://www.altonywca.com/ (This is one in a series of Women of Distinction honoree profiles) Bio – Debra Frakes ALTON - Debra Frakes is an exemplary example of the Women of Distinction Award in each day of her busy life. Debra's contributions to the region and seniors are endless. Her full-time role is the Marketing Director for Senior Services Plus (SSP). For seniors, Ms. Frakes seeks to connect them with services they may require. She has moved even a step beyond SSP in her role as Vice President of the Madison County TRIAD, a model organization in Illinois that creates collaboration between law enforcement and health care agencies to enhance seniors’ quality of life. TRIAD has led the way in protecting seniors from scams that devastate their finances. Debra has played a big role in the development of the TRIAD organization. During the last two years,

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See Women Of Distinction Media Day Video: For Women Of Distinction Ticket Information Click Here: https://www.altonywca.com/ (This is one in a series of Women of Distinction honoree profiles) ALTON - Latasha LeFlore-Porter is recognized as a devoted and inspiring long-time resident of Godfrey and Alton. Latasha is a loving wife and mother to three highly accomplished men - Adrian, a Captain in the Army in El Paso, TX; Christian, with Bank of America Securities in Manhattan, NY; and Donovan, at Chapman University in Orange, CA. The YWCA Women Of Distinction event starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Latasha graduated from Alton High School Class of 1989 and went on to the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1995. In 2005, she received a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Latasha has over 25 years of experience as an Educator and Administrator. She has 16 years of experience

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First responders were ready if severe weather struck the area on Wednesday.

On Good Friday 2011, a tornado ripped through terminal one, shattering windows, damaging the roof and throwing vehicles in its path.

A 31-year-old Highland man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fatally shooting a Pontoon Beach police officer in October, the Madison County state's attorney said.

The teacher's union and the Archdiocese began negotiating in October. The previous contract expired on March 4.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Whitaker Foundation, The Sheldon is pleased to bring the best music from around the globe directly to The

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Today’s feature is a recently discovered group of about 45 images of Lafayette Park, taken sometime after the great tornado of 1896. Note the small trees reestablishing the park canopy.…

The officer who was hit had a broken ankle, according to Eureka Police Department.

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced late Wednesday afternoon that Scott T. Hyden, 31, of Highland, pled guilty to one count of first-degree murder for the October 2021 killing of Officer Tyler Timmins. “This was a brutal murder of a hero who dedicated his life to serve and protect us all,” Haine said. “Now at least the justice system has ensured that Officer Tyler Timmins’s murderer will spend the rest of his life in prison. That is some consolation, though nothing can ever bring Tyler back to his incredible family. They will continue to be in our prayers.” Officer Timmins' wife, Linsey, gave a powerful victim impact statement at this afternoon's plea hearing, which was attended by dozens of local police officers and many other family members. “Justice for my husband was served today from this senseless act of violence,” Linsey Simmons said. “The outcome of the court hearing does not change what Hyden

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Murder cases were dropped against Rachel Nixon of Webster Groves and Karen Ann Quinn of St. Louis in April 2018 shooting death of Jerome Boyd Jr.

Honored by The National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, eleven-time GRAMMY™ nominee Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with

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St. Louis County Council Chair Rita Heard-Days may finally advance a $105 million bond issue — the county's half of a project it is splitting with the city — that has been held up for months.

On April 5, Stone County Judge Alan Blankenship dismissed first-degree involuntary manslaughter charges against the three men.

ALTON - Quick Bite at 1626 Main Street in Alton has attracted immense attention since it opened. Quick Bite is known for its wide variety of hot dogs. Owner Valerie Davis said she loves her new location on Main Street in Alton and business is definitely booming. She said her business serves about every hot dog variety a customer could want. Quick Bite has everything from Chicago Style, New York Style, a Steakhouse Dog, Plain Dog, to S.T.L. Style, Carolina Style, Coney Dog, Backyard BBQ Dog, Flaming Hot Dog, Pizza Dog, Frito Dog, and Jumbo Beef Polish on its menu. Nachos are also exceptionally popular there, along with fries, chili, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, and a recent addition garlic-buttered corn on the cob. Davis said the garlic-buttered corn on the cob is a hot seller especially as spring starts to unfold here. Davis said the business received a most loved recognition for March from Door Dash, which she thought was impressive. “I really like our new location

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"What's challenging is that weather from St. Charles to Lemay is different. Schools have to be responsive to what's going on directly in their district."