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Aldermen Cara Spencer, Megan Green, Tom Oldenburg and Jack Coatar say they’re looking at running for aldermanic president in upcoming special elections.

Messenger: In Missouri politics, justice is in the eye of the beholder.

All photos may be purchased for personal use at: https://www.randymanning.com/Fishing-Fair-Pere-Marquette-Lodge GRAFTON - Children and adults enjoyed a beautiful day with a huge variety of outdoor activities once again at the annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton on Saturday. This was the 33rd year for the free event. Scott Isringhausen, the urban fishing coordinator for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, said the event helps connect kids and families to fun outdoor activities and is something love each year. The event is hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge (administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), and Pere Marquette State Park (administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources). The Fishing Fair included a huge variety of outdoor activities from a catch-and-release bluegill pond where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch; the popular

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Over at New York, Sam Adler-Bell says that he doesn't care about the word "woke." If you don't like it, fine. But if you believe in the principles behind the word, you need to quit using its pseudo-academic language with anyone other than your own circle of true believers: This idiom — or perhaps communicative ...continue reading "Politics is just another word for persuasion"

"With the gas the way it is, every little bit helps," said neighbor Michael Lacy.

Hundreds of brown paper bags sat on the lawn of Kiener Plaza with numbers of the lives lost in the 247 mass shootings across the country since the beginning of 2022.

All eyes to the skies as the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels fly at Spirit of St. Louis Air Show.

A Parkway teacher tells marchers in downtown St. Louis about the day she made it out of Sandy Hook Elementary School nearly a decade ago.

This weekend marks the first time that scooters will be deactivated in downtown St. Louis since they made their debut in the city. 

ALTON - "Sunday in Downtown Alton is going to be a big day," says AP Cigar owner Mike Weller. In the midst of the 25th annual All-Wheels Car Show, Mike invites you to celebrate the grand opening of his second location for AP Cigar. “We would love the opportunity to invite you to the Grand Opening of AP Cigar Co. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, Weller added. “In addition to all things barrel and cigar-related, we will be welcoming visitors to the 25th annual All-Wheels Car Show.” The car show is hosted on 3rd, Belle, and State Streets in downtown Alton, IL., and boasts 200+ classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. Live golden oldies jukebox music will begin at 2 p,m. and a Pin-Up contest will commence at 3 p.m. There is no cost for public admission. Mike Weller says “it is his dream to be able to operate both locations,” talking about his Rosewood Heights store and the new location on State Street, in historic downtown Alton. “As a cigar

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For the first time since the pandemic began, the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk for breast cancer was back in person at Tower Grove Park.