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Schnucks Robbery Suspect Also Charged With Terrorist Threat

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ALTON - Madison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Godfrey man after authorities said he threatened to detonate an explosive during a robbery at a Schnucks grocery store in Godfrey, then fled and was captured following a foot pursuit in Alton. The robbery occurred at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Schnucks, 2712 Godfrey Road, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido said deputies said the suspect approached

Hayner Library Shares Free Spring Programs and Databases with Community

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ALTON - According to Hayner Public Library District Executive Director Mary Cordes, the spring season at Hayner might be their best yet. Cordes explained that most of the winter programs are coming to an end while the spring programs will start up in March. She is excited to share more opportunities with the community through events, databases, and initiatives. “It’s going well, going real well,” Cordes said. “We’re getting ready for our spring programs.”

Durbin Meets With New Fermilab Director

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate National Labs Caucus, today met with Dr. Nobert Holtkamp, the newly appointed Director of Fermilab. During their meeting, Durbin reaffirmed his support for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 17 National Laboratories, including Illinois’ own Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory. Durbin and Dr. Holtkamp spoke about Fermilab’s flagship research project, the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep

Get Floored by Michael’s Flooring Outlet!

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SPONSORED – Michael Reynolds brings just a few of Michael’s Flooring Outlet’s hard surface samples and his usual shout outs to local businesses to StudioSTL. Michael shows us some of the most advanced technologies in flooring they carry that’s waterproof, easy to clean and comfortable under your feet. Micheal’s has quality products that they can [...]
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Alton High School Celebrates Black History Month with Fine Arts Showcase

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ALTON - Alton High School students commemorated Black History Month with an impressive fine arts performance. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, students presented a Black Student Excellence Showcase to celebrate Black History Month through the arts. From singing to dancing to theater and more, students paid tribute to the artists and leaders who went before them while community members cheered them on. “Black history is all of our history,” said Program Director Dr. Willie Kilpatrick.

Senate, House Democrats File Brief To Supreme Court Defending Birthright Citizenship Against Trump Attacks

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led a group of 216 House and Senate Democrats in filing a bicameral amicus brief standing up for the essential constitutional principle of birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara, currently before the Supreme Court with oral arguments scheduled for April 1, 2026. The Democratic lawmakers argue that President Donald Trump’s week-one

Governor Pritzker Announces $40.5 Million Expansion Of DMG MORI In Illinois

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation (Illinois EDC) announced that DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc. (DMG MORI) will invest more than $40.5 million to expand the company’s footprint in Illinois — establishing a new advanced manufacturing and R&D facility in the Chicagoland area and creating 74 new full-time jobs. The expansion further strengthens Illinois’

Giannoulias Announces More than $680,000 in Investments to Strengthen and Support Public Libraries Across Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced more than $680,000 in grants awarded to public libraries across Illinois and opened the application period for additional funding to support library safety and security, advancing a comprehensive effort to strengthen libraries and the services they provide to communities statewide. The $680,522 in Project Next Generation grants will help 36 public libraries expand technology access and educational

Sierra Club Illinois' Three Rivers Project and the Wedge Host a Seed Swap

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ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois and The Wedge Innovation Center is hosting a Seed Swap this winter to provide community members with a space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. Join fellow farmers and gardeners in celebration of the start of the spring gardening season at this community event, which is free and open to all. The 2026 Winter Seed Swap will be held at the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to

Yard Waste Disposal Site Reopening March 3, 2026  

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GODFREY - In consideration of the onset of nicer weather, the Village of Godfrey’s yard waste drop-off location, located at 1433 Stamper Lane, will reopen to Godfrey residents next Tuesday, March 3rd. The site will be open and accepting yard waste on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to – noon. Located to the west of Glazebrook Park, residents can enter the fenced area where an employee will then verify residency and assist in unloading the bagged yard waste from the vehicle before

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

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NATIONWIDE – Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,370,530 pounds of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The NRTE chicken fried rice items were produced between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025. The following products are