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Alton Man Released In Fourth Domestic Battery Case

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ALTON – An Alton resident facing his fourth domestic battery charge in Madison County has been released from custody. Helois M. Foster, 40, of Alton, was charged on May 5, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of domestic battery, his fourth or subsequent such offense. Foster is accused of knowingly making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature against a household or family member without legal justification on April 8, 2026. Charging documents note Foster had previously been

Saint Louis Zoo nears fundraising goal for expansion projects

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Officials with the Saint Louis Zoo said they are inching closer to its ambitious fundraising goal for its Better Wild, Better World campaign, a multi-million-dollar effort aimed at expanding animal habitats, creating immersive learning experiences, and giving visitors a new way to connect with wildlife.
Kamryn Mendoza

Senator Harriss Launches Student Art Contest Honoring America's 250th Birthday

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EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting students across the 56th Senate District to participate in her district-wide art contest celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The contest is open to students in 1st through 8th grade and encourages young artists to showcase their creativity while reflecting on what makes America and their communities special. “This contest is a fun way for students to share their creativity and celebrat

Local Single Mother Aims for "Super Mom" Title

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LITCHFIELD - Julie Tieman is the first to tell you she is not a perfect mom. But after raising three kids and preparing to foster teenagers, her community agrees she is more than worthy of the Super Mom title. Tieman, a Litchfield resident, is competing in the Colossal Super Mom contest to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network . As voting continues, Tieman hopes to hold her own in the competition. But she is mostly proud of the kids she has raised, the opportunity she has

Winners of LC's 21st Juried Student Art Exhibition Announced

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College announced the winners of the 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibit, which comprised 52 original pieces, brought together a curated selection of students’ artwork from the college’s Fine Art and Graphic Design programs. Fine Art Program Coordinator Angela Hung was pleased with the quality of work in this year’s exhibit, which was featured in the Hatheway Gallery in April. “The exhibition

US House rejects constraint on Trump action in Iran, one day after Senate

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WASHINGTON โ€” The U.S. House Thursday rejected a proposal to rein in President Donald Trumpโ€™s months-long military actions in Iran that have left more than a dozen U.S. military members dead, while killing thousands of civilians and displacing millions in the Middle East, according to third-party monitors.ย  The measure, known as the War Powers Resolution, […]
Ariana Figueroa