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Daily Deal: flowkey Piano Learning App

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flowkey is a fun, interactive piano learning platform that helps anyone go from absolute beginner to confident player โ€” at their own pace. It combines step-by-step courses with thousands of songs you know and love, tailored for every skill level, from first-time learners to advanced pianists. The app listens as you play and gives instant […]
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Community Invited to Shred Documents and Donate Toys at Upcoming Godfrey Event

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GODFREY - Embark Wealth Partners will host their annual shred event to help community members while collecting donations for Toys for Tots. From 9–11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, you can stop by Embark Wealth Partners at 5231 Mae Drive, Suite A, in Godfrey. There will be a truck from Shred-It shredding documents onsite. People are also asked to bring a toy donation for Toys for Tots. The goal, explained Terri Schneider and Casta Zippmann, is to serve the community in more ways than

Granite City Man Charged With Stealing From Elderly Victim

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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces financial exploitation charges in Madison County after allegedly stealing over $2,000 from an elderly individual earlier this year. William C. Spicer III, 19, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 1, 2026 with two counts of unlawful financial exploitation of an elderly person and one count of theft of property over $500, each Class 3 felonies. From July 19-25, 2026, Spicer is accused of committing a series of acts to obtain control over $2,200 in U.S

Investment Scam Courier Sentenced After Belleville Man Loses $2.5 Million

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BENTON – A district judge sentenced a Chinese national to 27 months in federal prison for acting as a courier in an investment scam. Shenghan Jin, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. “A Chinese national who should have been gone in 2022 was still here in 2025, abusing our immigration system and helping fleece a Belleville man of his life savings. After Jin finishes his well-deserved prison sentence, he will be immediately

Man sentenced to 15 years after shooting locksmith in south St. Louis

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ST. LOUIS โ€“ A St. Louis man was sentenced Monday after shooting a locksmith in south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Circuit Attorneyโ€™s Office, Donnel Trotter, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He previously pleaded guilty in July to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition. The incident [...]
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Madison County Community Development Announces Start Of Energy Assistance Program Oct. 1, 2026

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is now taking applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting Thursday. Madison County Community Development will start accepting applications Oct. 1 to select individuals who qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program provides financial assistance to income-eligible households for natural gas, propane and electric bills, as well as furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program

Madison County ARPA Investment Strengthens Water, Sewer Infrastructure

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County directed nearly $9.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding toward water and sewer infrastructure projects serving communities across the county. The largest investment — $8.5 million — supports the Bethalto Interceptor, a regional sewer project benefiting several communities in the Bethalto and Wood River Township area. “Water and sewer infrastructure is expensive, and those costs eventually fall back on local taxpayers,” County

Senator Harriss Secures $40,000 For South Roxana Road Equipment

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SOUTH ROXANA – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced she has secured $40,000 in state funding for the Village of South Roxana to purchase a cold planer attachment to support local road maintenance. “Having the right equipment available locally helps our communities take care of road needs more efficiently and make taxpayer dollars go further,” said Senator Harriss. “I’m glad to bring this funding back to South Roxana and support the Village as the