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LEBANON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent lane closures on Illinois 4 north of Lebanon to the Madison County line in St. Clair County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 7, 2025 for resurfacing. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed by mid-summer. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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In Presence of what; Absence of whom, St. Louis-based, Indian-born interdisciplinary artist Sukanya Mani presents her most intimate side by using clusters of undulating paper and fabric forms to retell […]

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On Monday afternoon, the state Senate Fiscal Review Committee will hold a hearing on a bill to exempt income from long-term capital gains from the state income tax.

U.S. stocks swung wildly in a manic Monday after President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariffs, despite seeing how much Wall Street wants him to do the opposite.

Blondie drummer Clem Burke has passed away at the age of 70. The news was announced on Blondie’s social media accounts, which revealed his passing “following a private battle with…

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When most people make a serious mistake that harms someone else, they try to fix it. That’s basic human decency. But when the Trump administration admits to “mistakenly” trafficking someone with protected status to an El Salvador slave labor camp, their response is to mock the judge who ordered them to try to fix it. […]

St. Louis County lawmakers are accusing County Executive Sam Page of improperly using tax money for campaign mailers against a controversial ballot initiative, being voted on Tuesday.

The Meramec River is expected to crest at 28.5 feet on Tuesday, posing a significant flood risk to areas around Eureka and Valley Park, with potential closures of Highway 141 at I-44 and the Vance Road floodgate near Valley Park High School.

The price tag for a tax cut poised for passage in the Missouri General Assembly is likely many times bigger than estimated, and lawmakers should learn more before voting, the research director of the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy said last week. On Monday afternoon, the state Senate Fiscal Review Committee will hold a hearing on a bill to exempt income from long-term capital gains from the state income tax. The bill would create the deduction immediately for individuals…

As the next mayor takes office in St. Louis, either incumbent Tishaura O. Jones or challenger Cara Spencer, old storylines await.

The race for three open seats is a referendum on the one held by Antionette “Toni” Cousins, the only incumbent running for reelection.

EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER – Charges have been filed against residents of East Alton and Wood River after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of copper products from Wieland. Reggie R. Runion, 34, of Wood River, and Donald G. Gibson, 60, of East Alton, were charged in separate but related cases with one count each of theft, both Class 2 felonies. From July 13, 2023 to Nov. 19, 2024, the two reportedly stole over $10,000 worth of copper metal sheets and wire from Wieland in East Alton. The East Alton Police Department presented the cases against Runion and Gibson, who were both granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has several events planned for the next few weeks, from genealogy classes to line dancing lessons. “We like to try to do something different,” explained Executive Director Mary Cordes. “We’ve got all kinds of things coming up.” Hayner Library has partnered with Jacoby Arts Center and Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild program to construct little free art libraries. These libraries will operate like lending book libraries, but with art supplies. They will be scattered across the community and open to the public to take and trade art supplies, including art books. Throughout April, community members can participate in the Adult Spring Scavenger Hunt , which will take participants through Alton and the library to find different items. For every item found, participants earn a raffle ticket for the chance to win a birdfeeder, a wicker swing chair, or a raised planter. Also in April,

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