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In this month's meeting we hear from special guest and President of the Board of Aldermen, Megan Green.

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In this meeting we hear from Officer Walker on nuisance properties, Alderman Browning on the recent tornado that hit the city, and from special guest Shawn Ordway (Interim Assessor with the City of St. Louis) on 2025 property reassessments. 

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Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne passed away Tuesday at the age of 76, and while he may have been known as the Prince of Darkness, KISS rocker Gene Simmons says…

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In this meeting we hear from Officer Walker, 9th Ward Legislative Assistant Kaitlyn Smith, and various updates and events happening around the neighborhood.

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The campgrounds, which will be called Life Teen Camp Cana, will be a retreat center for Catholic parishes and high schools for most of the year.

In this meeting we hear from Alderman Browning with a reminder to vote in the General Election in April, to report issues to the CSB and get an update that Spire has wrapped up work on Chouteau and that the construction on townhouses on Tower Grove and Vista has started. We also hear from Ron Coleman on reminder about bulk pick-up, to attend the SLMPD Citizen Academy, and the upcoming Electronics Recycling event. Upcoming events include the the FPSENA's monthly litter clean-up, tree care event opportunities, a Spring Picnic at Chouteau Park, and neighborhood flower planting.

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EDWARDSVILLE - John Gregory Mudge, Jr., 75, died on Monday, July 21, 2025, following a courageous, years-long battle with cancer. Greg was described by family members as "a man of deep conviction, kindness, and unwavering commitment to justice and community." He was the son of Judge John G. Mudge, Sr. and mother Beverly A. (Fink) Gorman. "He lived his life with purpose and was guided by compassion, service, and marked by an ever-present warmth that made everyone feel seen and valued," his family said. As the owner and operator of Mudge Professional Services, Greg was well-known for his dedication to helping others. Greg was a definite Difference Maker in this area for his lifelong commitment to the region. He was also a long-time board member of the Lincoln School Alumni Foundation and remained an engaged and passionate advocate throughout his life. He was especially active in local political campaigns and causes that uplifted the Metro East communities he loved. “Greg was,

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A view of Albion West End from the Chase Park Plaza. If you frequent the Central West End, Forest Park, Kingshighway, or Lindell, you'll...

ALTON - There will be a special visitor at this week’s Farmers' and Artisans' Market in Alton. This week’s “Christmas in July” theme will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The two characters will visit with kids and take photos throughout the morning. Vendors are also invited to sell their holiday-themed wares. “There's really nothing like the look on a kid’s face when they look across the way and they see Santa Claus in a Hawaiian shirt walking toward them in the middle of summer,” said Sara McGibany with Alton Main Street. McGibany noted that this weekend is also a chance for crafters to “break out their totes of Christmas gear.” Vendors are encouraged to bring holiday-themed crafts and products to share with the community. “A lot of our crafters make specific things for Christmas when it rolls around,” she

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A Walmart employee in Collinsville stabbed a co-worker Wednesday afternoon during an argument on the job, police say.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is hosting two all-women recruitment events simultaneously on July 31, 2025, in Belleville and Chicago, to encourage women to explore the many career paths available both as sworn police officers and as civilian employees. ? ISP’s first all-women recruiting event was held in March at the ISP Academy in Springfield, IL and was met with great success. The Southern Illinois event will take place at the Southwestern Illinois College campus, located at 2500 Carlyle Avenue in Belleville, IL 62220, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The northern Illinois event will be held at XS Tennis Village, located at 5336 S. State Street in Chicago, IL 60609, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both events are free to attend. ? ISP will share employment information and provide opportunities to meet professionals in various law enforcement specialties and attendees can learn about careers within the different divisions of ISP – Academy and Training, Patrol, Crimina

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On July 8, an expanded coalition of library associations, civil society organizations, journalist groups, and other advocates for information access sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee explaining their opposition to the Pro Codes Act. This coalition has grown significantly from the original group that opposed the bill, now including major organizations like the […]

In this meeting we hear from Parker Loveless for Ward 9 Committeeman, Alfred Montgomery for City Sheriff, Adam Layne on parking in the neighborhood, Alderman Browning on recent board bills, Ron Coleman on recent neighborhood happenings, Officer Walker on crime, and events and ways to get involved in the neighborhood.

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In this meeting we heard updates on the Tower Grove Connector Phase 2 plans and heard from Alderman Browning, Neighborhood Improvement Specialist Ron Coleman, and shared updates on upcoming events and the Community Open House for NorthPoint's apartments.

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GODFREY — St. Ambrose Catholic School continues to prioritize the safety and security of its students and staff by completing a series of major facility upgrades. In recent years, the school has invested approximately $225,000 into building-wide security improvements. Most recently, St. Ambrose completed two grant-funded projects: the replacement of four sets of main school entrance doors and the installation of security film on all windows and glass surfaces throughout the building. This effort is part of a larger, long-term strategy developed in collaboration with the St. Ambrose Safety and Security Committee, established in 2020. This committee is composed of dedicated parents and parishioners with professional backgrounds in safety, law enforcement, and emergency response. The group meets regularly to review protocols and recommend updates to both school facilities and safety procedures. Early committee recommendations led to a phased approach for improvements. Initial upgrades

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