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TMSM Chamber Announces 2026 Women's Conference, Sparks Is Keynote Spaker

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TROY, IL. — The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its upcoming 2026 Women's Conference, taking place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at The Outlet Event Center at Edison's. The conference will bring together women from across the region for a day of inspiration, professional development, meaningful connections, and personal growth. With this year's theme, "Lead the Change... Transform the Future," the conference will encourage attendees to recognize

St. Louis Police Investigate Shooting That Left Teen Critical

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ST. LOUIS - A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical, unstable condition after a shooting Thursday, Oct. 15, in Kingsway East. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. District 5 officers responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. to the 1700 block of North Euclid Avenue, where they found the teen on the front porch of a residence with an apparent gunshot wound. Abbott EMS took him to an area hospital. Homicide detectives were requested at the scene and took over th

Godfrey Mayor Asks Alton To Settle Longstanding Sewer Repayment Dispute

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ALTON – Alton and Godfrey officials may be closer to resolving a sewage-related repayment issue dating back years. In March of 2025, Godfrey trustees discussed the possibility of suing the City of Alton over its failure to pay back money allegedly owed to the village stemming from the sale of Alton and Godfrey’s sewer systems to Illinois American Water. The sales were approved in 2018 and completed in 2019. Then-trustee Jeff Weber, who first raised the issue in 2023, said Alton

IDNR Announces State And Federal Sites To Be Open For 2026 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons

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SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, and other public lands will be open for the 2026 youth waterfowl hunting seasons. Federal sites that fall under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ waterfowl administrative rule will also be open for the youth hunts and are listed below. At most sites, regulations for the regular waterfowl hunting seasons apply during youth hunts. Hunters should check for site-specific regulations and procedures,

Troy-Area Boy Gains Greater Independence Thanks to Life-Changing Power Wheelchair

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TROY, IL- Eleven-year-old Gage is known for his kind heart, his willingness to help others, and his ability to make everyone around him feel welcome. Now, thanks to Wheelchairs 4 Kids and the generous sponsorship of Ainad Shriners and the Dana Beck Fancher Mission Fund, Gage has a new power wheelchair that is making everyday life and family travel easier. Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at just five years old, Gage faces increasing mobility challenges as his condition progresses.

Byway Discovery Center to Open Nov. 6 in Southwest Illinois

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ALTON - A new chapter in tourism along one of America's great river landscapes launches with the opening of the new Byway Discovery Center at Great Rivers Park on Friday, Nov. 6. A grand opening celebration will be held to celebrate the opening of the much anticipated Byway Discovery Center at 2 p.m., Nov. 6. The public is invited to attend. This new immersive orientation center is designed to connect travelers with the communities, landscapes and outdoor adventures found along the Meeting

Simmons Hanly Conroy Wins $5M Verdict Against Honda and Yamaha

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DECATUR, GA. - After seven years of litigation, Simmons Hanly Conroy has secured a $5 million jury verdict against Honda and Yamaha companies on behalf of a Georgia man diagnosed with an exceptionally rare form of malignant mesothelioma following asbestos exposure from motorcycle brake work. The verdict was returned Oct. 5, 2026, in Donald G. Lassiter v. Akebono Brake Corporation, et al., in the State Court of DeKalb County, Georgia, before Judge Alvin T. Wong. The jury found in Donald Gregory

The fire retardant in the seafood chain

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A chemical additive helped stop fishmeal from catching fire on ships, but it carried a downstream carcinogenic risk to modern food systems.
Ian Urbina, The Outlaw Ocean Project

Firefighters rescue individual caught in ladder during blaze

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ST. LOUIS — One individual was hospitalized following an overnight house fire in the Shaw area of St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Fire Department. Firefighters rescued the individual after they became caught in a ladder during the blaze. The victim was subsequently transported to a medical facility for treatment. Emergency crews were dispatched [...]
Jaime Travers

Crisp fall weekend weather, areas of frost possible on Sunday morning

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ST. LOUIS - It’s a chilly start to Saturday, with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. Skies will be mostly sunny this afternoon, with highs climbing to near 60. High pressure will move overhead tonight, bringing clear skies and lighter winds. That sets us up for another cold night, with Sunday morning temperatures [...]
Jaime Travers

Commentary: Washington stopped measuring hunger. Missouri is seeing more of it.

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For more than three decades, the federal government released an annual comprehensive report on the state of hunger in America. But that ended in 2025 when the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would no longer produce Household Food Security reports. While the report has disappeared, hunger clearly hasn’t. In fact, it appears to be […]
Kristen Wild