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GRANITE CITY - After a hiatus, beloved staple Jerry’s Cafeteria is open again. Located at 1920 Edison Avenue, Jerry’s Cafeteria has been a Granite City institution for decades. In October 2024, they closed the cafeteria side of their business to focus on catering. But thanks to the community’s support, they are open again from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. “It’s looking like it’s going in the right direction,” said Mickey Loftus, general manager. “But running a small business, it’s tough, and we could definitely use more traffic. We’re not trying to be everybody’s competition. We just would like to be able to pay the bills and take care of our loyal customer base and continue to be a staple in Granite for however many more years we can make it.” Loftus explained that Jerry’s started 40 years ago. Owner Jon Roderick’s grandparents owned a tavern,

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ALTON — The 36th annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair welcomed families to the National Great Rivers Museum on Saturday, June 7, 2025, offering free fishing activities, educational exhibits, and entertainment designed to connect children and adults with outdoor recreation and natural resources. Hosted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, the event featured more than 30 stations, including catch-and-release bluegill fishing, a One-Cast station where every participant earned a prize, and bow-fishing at moving and three-dimensional targets. Children who completed at least seven stations were rewarded with prizes and had the opportunity to catch trout from a stocked pond. Scott Isringhausen, urban fishing coordinator for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, said the fair has been held since 1990 and continues to attract strong participation despite weather challenges. “We

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Crews are on the scene after reports of a water main break Monday morning in Berkeley. The main break took place at the 6300 block of James S. McDonnell Boulevard, outside of the Boeing Headquarters building. According to a spokesperson for Missouri American Water, the main break involves a 12-inch [...]

A Missouri man was arrested over the weekend after crashing into a Michigan State Police's trooper vehicle.

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CLAYTON, MO. - Five Iron Golf is officially open in Clayton, and owner Carlton Blood can’t wait to welcome everyone from the novice to the “golf junkie.” “We’re so excited to be open for the community of St. Louis as a whole,” Blood said. “Now that we’re open, please come across the river and come see us.” Located at 8015 Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton, Five Iron Golf has several golf simulators and games for people to enjoy. They open at 6 a.m. and encourage members to come out and practice in the early morning. Later in the day until midnight, they usually welcome casual golfers, groups of friends and parties to enjoy the simulators, the food and beverage menu, and happy hour. Blood explained that the Five Iron team has been searching for a new location in the St. Louis region for 18 months. They finally decided on their Clayton location, an 8,300-square-foot space with ten simulator bays. Within the next three years,

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will perform its next summer concert on Thursday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. Everyone is invited to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a fun evening of music in the park. This concert will feature music from popular musicals, both old and new. The program shows how musical theater has changed over time while still telling great stories and connecting with people of all ages. Concessions will be available, provided by the League of Women Voters. Come out and enjoy our second concert of the summer as the Edwardsville Municipal Band continues a tradition of live music in the park that began in 1885. Bring a lawn chair, relax with family and friends, and enjoy an evening of music in the heart of the community. Stay connected by following the Edwardsville Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for news and updates.

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent several cease-and-desist letters to companies selling a hemp product called THCA flower that looks exactly like marijuana flower sold at dispensaries. Bailey’s letters threaten legal action, including injunctions, civil penalties and attorney’s fees if the companies continue to sell the products.  “When purchasing products, Missourians deserve to know […]

Billy Idol has shared a funny anecdote about a Saturday Night Live sketch in which Sting did an impersonation of him.In an interview with The Ankler, Idol was asked about…

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An ambulance patient became combative, exited the stopped vehicle, ran into traffic and was hit by a semitruck, according to ISP.

A Lincoln County man will appear in St. Charles County Circuit Court this week for allegedly stealing and damaging several thousand dollars’ worth of copper wiring in Wentzville.

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 Delmar Gardens Skilled Nursing Retirement Campuses Hosting 6  Family events  for July 4 For over 30 years, select Delmar Gardens Skilled Nursing, Retirement, and Assisted Living campuses have hosted annual Independence Day celebrations for residents, their families, staff, and the public. This year, six (6) Delmar Gardens’ locations will once again offer a fully complimentary, […]

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As ICE continues to engage in a mass deportation program that more closely resembles a mass kidnapping program, communities have literally taken to the streets to chase ICE and their law enforcement enablers out of town. Rolling in looking like some sort of cartel death squad just isn’t intimidating enough anymore. And if you can’t […]

SPRINGFIELD - Several initiatives spearheaded by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias aimed at enhancing road safety, bolstering library security and modernizing the office to boost efficiency were approved by state lawmakers. “This legislative session we have made a great deal of progress in areas that will make a real difference in the everyday lives of Illinoisans,” said Giannoulias, referring to the bills passed out of the General Assembly during its spring legislative session that recently ended and now await consideration by Governor JB Pritzker. They include: Making Roads Safer House Bill 1226 calls for enhanced safeguards to bolster road safety while increasing the age at which Illinois drivers must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from 79 to 87. The bill would establish new procedures aimed at preventing unsafe motorists – regardless of age – from driving. If a motorist’s driving skills begin to significantly decline or cognitive

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