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Alton Seeks Federal Funds For Next 2 Phases Of Milton Road Upgrades

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ALTON – The City of Alton is requesting $1.6 million in federal funding to cover the next two phases of ongoing street improvements on Milton Road. City Council members this week unanimously approved a resolution regarding street improvements along two sections of Milton Road, marking Phases 2 and 3 of the ongoing Milton Road improvement project. The project’s first phase consisted of several street improvements spanning a 0.32-mile section of Milton Road from Worden Avenue to

Carter Anderson

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Carter Anderson is a comedian, social creator, and actor originally from San Antonio but now in New York. He got his start in Theatre and Radio before deciding to sling […]

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Grace Kelly

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Join world-renowned saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Grace Kelly as she marks 20 incredible years of music-making. In this special anniversary celebration, Grace takes you on a spirited journey through her […]

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Hell’s Kitchen

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Hell’s Kitchen – the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys – takes you on a journey with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire. […]

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Trivia

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Test your pop-culture knowledge with monthly trivia hosted by Bravo Trivia!! Trivia is free to play and welcome to teams of any size but space is limited and spots are […]

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Whistleblower who exposed Uyghur camps granted asylum

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New York, Jan. 28, 2026 — A judge reportedly granted asylum today to Guan Heng, a whistleblower who secretly filmed Uyghur internment camps in China and shared his footage online after arriving in the United States. The footage he captured became crucial evidence for journalists reporting on the camps, including the team at BuzzFeed News that won a Pulitzer Prize.

The Department of Homeland Security has 30 days to appeal, during which time Guan will remain in detention. Guan and his relatives have said that if he is deported to China, his life would be in serious jeopardy.

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) Chief of Advocacy Seth Stern said:

“This ruling is evidence that even in today’s environment, public pressure still works. All of the journalists, activists, editorial board members, and others who spoke out about Guan’s case deserve enormous credit. They should carry that momentum to other fronts in the very active battles for the rights of whistleblowers, journalists, and people who film government wrongdoing, whether in China or Minneapolis. DHS should not wait the full 30 days to drop this case. It should announce immediately that it will not appeal, so Guan can walk free. And it should give serious thought to why an immigration crackdown supposedly intended to target the worst of the worst is endangering the best of the best.”

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Congresswoman Mary Miller Introduces American Family Housing Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) has introduced the American Family Housing Act, following President Donald Trump’s executive order , “Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers.” The American Family Housing Ac t directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, putting an end to Wall Street firms driving up prices and pushing American families

Davidsmeyer, Tracy and Moore Spread Valentine's Day Cheer To Seniors

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SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Jil Tracy, along with State Representatives C.D. Davidsmeyer and Kyle Moore, are inviting community members to help spread Valentine’s Day cheer by participating in their annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive , now underway through February 2, 2026. “Each year, our community comes together to create heartfelt cards that bring smiles to our seniors and remind them they are valued and loved on Valentine’s Day,” said Senator Tracy. “It’s

Bost Secures $7 Million For Southern Illinois Infrastructure and Emergency Response Projects

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded House approval today of a transportation, health, and security funding package that provides a 3.8% pay raise for members of the military, invests in education and healthcare, and strengthens roads and infrastructure. The package includes $7 million Bost worked to secure for local infrastructure improvements in Clay, Crawford, Jackson, Jasper, and Washington counties. “This legislation will make a big difference

Durbin Responds To Killing Of Alex Pretti On Senate Floor

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WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke about the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at a VA hospital in Minneapolis, by federal agents this weekend. During his speech, Durbin reiterated his opposition to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill and argued that if the government shuts down