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Bus Driver Suffers Arm Bite from Dog

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ALTON - Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2025, to a report of a dog bite at 1013 Wallace in Alton, where a 64-year-old female bus driver was bitten on the arm by a mini Australian Cattle Dog. The incident occurred at approximately 3:31 p.m. on Monday, while the bus driver was assisting an elderly man from the bus to the front door of a residence. According to authorities, when the door was opened, the dog jumped up and bit the driver’s forearm. The woman was transported

Support Techdirt: Where Bari Weiss Is Not Our Editor In Chief

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If you’re wondering what independent journalism that won’t bend to White House pressure looks like, you’re looking at it. On Sunday night, CBS News’ newly imported “editor in chief,” Bari Weiss, killed a 60 Minutes story about Trump’s illegal deportations to a Salvadoran concentration camp—hours before it was set to air. Why? Because it might […]
Mike Masnick

New Law Should Ease Holiday Travel For Breastfeeding Mothers

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Key Takeaways: An OSF HealthCare lactation counselor says a new law improves TSA screening for breast milk, formula, and pumping supplies. Becky Miller of OSF says updated rules aim to reduce stress and ensure safe handling for traveling parents. Some implementation challenges could occur as airports adjust to the changes which include new training and auditing of TSA agents' performance in handling breastmilk and related supplies. Traveling through an airport is stressful

Lawsuit alleges Missouri officials are ignoring constitution to enact gerrymandered map

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Missouri is trying to illegally enact a gerrymandered congressional map in violation of a century of constitutional precedent, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.  The ACLU of Missouri filed the lawsuit in Cole County on behalf of two Jackson County residents against Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. At the heart of […]
Jason Hancock

How warm will it be on Christmas?

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This Christmas in St. Louis, it'll be more appropriate to sing "Mele Kalikimaka" rather than "White Christmas" as we could be setting a new record.
Megan Mueller

$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Up For Grabs In Christmas Eve Drawing

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CHICAGO - The Powerball® jackpot has soared to an incredible $1.7 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing, offering a potentially life-changing prize just in time for Christmas Eve. If won, this jackpot would become the fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history, making this holiday season even more exciting for Powerball players across Illinois. While no one matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing, Illinois players are celebrating some big wins. One lucky winner

Father McGivney Catholic Unveils New $3 Million Commons

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GLEN CARBON — Bishop Thomas Paprocki officially blessed McGivney Commons, a new gathering space at Father McGivney Catholic High School, during a recent ceremony marking the completion of the $3 million project. Located on the school’s campus, McGivney Commons is designed to serve as a hub for fellowship, friendship, and faith growth among students, faculty, and supporters. The 9,500-square-foot facility will be open when students return to school in early January. The new common

Jerseyville Fire Chief Gives Update On Pine Street House Fire

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JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville Fire Chief Keith Norman recently gave an update on a devastating house fire that broke out on the morning of Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 in the 500 block of Pine Street in Jerseyville. Chief Norman confirmed that two occupants who were still trapped inside the home during the fire had been rescued. “Everyone did get out,” Norman said. “The Fire Department and Police Department worked together to get two people out of a second-story window.”

Local Carpenter Asks Alton to Implement Rehab-First Policy Instead of Demolishing Houses

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ALTON - A union carpenter is asking the City of Alton to allow him to rehab a few homes instead of demolishing them. Detraze McElroy owns 3 MC Construction. He shared that he wants the City of Alton to implement a “rehab-first policy” wherein homes are restored instead of demolished. He is interested in taking the steps to rehab these houses, but he feels the city “stands in the way” of doing so. “What is my mission? What can I do with my company to help my

Edwardsville High School Marching Tigers To Appear in 2026 London New Year's Day Parade

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School Marching Tigers will take the international stage on Jan. 1, 2026, as they perform in the 40th Anniversary London New Year’s Day Parade, one of the world’s largest and most celebrated New Year’s events. Viewers throughout the region can watch the Edwardsville students perform on Nine PBS (Channel 9) at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 1. In honor of the parade’s 40th anniversary, Nine PBS will also air “London Parade: A Tribute to 4

Teddy Bear Tea

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Teddy Bear Tea returns! Families will enjoy a selection of gourmet teas, themed savory and sweet treats, storytelling, live music, face painting, hot cocoa, and cookie decorating. To add to […]

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Myranda Levins