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ALTON, IL — The Mississippi River Festival (MRF) roars back to life on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 2025, bringing two unforgettable days of music, culture, and community to the Alton Riverfront. With a powerful mix of nationally acclaimed artists, rising stars, and local legends, this year’s MRF promises to be the must-attend event of the summer. The Alton Amphitheater will host an electric lineup that blends rock, soul, Americana, and country influences: Friday, June 27 Ben Rector Wilder Woods Allen Stone Brian Owens Soul Beth Bombara St. Louis & Nashville Songwriters Round Doors open at 3:00 PM Saturday, June 28 Blackberry Smoke Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Brent Cobb Nikki Lane Kassi Ashton Jeremie Albino Zack Person Riley Holtz & The Lost Cause Doors open at 1:00 PM In addition to the music, the Festival is proud to spotlight its rich legacy with a special Mississippi River Festival History Exhibit, hosted at 600 E. Broadway

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EAST SAINT LOUIS - A local animal shelter is asking for help after their air conditioning has failed in the extreme heat. Gateway Pet Guardians, which serves the East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights, Washington Park and Fairmont City communities, put a plea on Facebook after staff members arrived this morning to find the building already dangerously hot. Jill Henke, Operations Director, explained that the air conditioning is being fixed, but in the meantime, they’re waiving all adoption fees, looking for foster homes for pets, and seeking donations. “We’re so darn lucky that every time that we kind of run into these little crises, the community is so responsive,” Henke said. “That’s what I always remind people: We just have to ask for what we need, and the community does show up. People want to help and people want to be a part of the good things happening in their community. It is always so heartwarming to see.” Since the original Facebook

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JERSEY - Ellie Davis, a pitcher and first baseman for the Jersey Girls softball team, has been named a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month. The recognition comes as Davis continues to demonstrate strong performance both offensively and defensively during the current season. Davis has maintained a batting average of .282 with 22 hits, 23 RBIs, and four home runs this season. Over her career with the Panthers, she has achieved a consistent .291 batting average. Jersey Girls softball head coach Chelsey Cronkrak praised Davis for her leadership and dedication, saying, "Ellie is an exceptional player offensively and defensively. She is a vocal leader on the field, and encouraging and instructs her younger teammates. She loves the game and spends many extra hours outside of practice and games trying to improve." Davis is expected to return for her senior season in 2026, continuing to build on her strong performance and leadership role within the team.

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Rich Liekweg, who took over as CEO in 2018, will retire on Oct. 1, BJC said Wednesday in a news release.

CASEYVILLE — A 23-year-old man who was struck by a car and died at the scene early Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, on Interstate 255 near Caseyville has been identified. Trevor A. Jones of Pontoon Beach was pronounced dead at the scene by St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. after being hit by a vehicle at approximately 1:45 a.m. The Illinois State Police Department (ISP) said the incident occurred shortly after 12:40 a.m. on northbound I-255 near Caseyville. The pedestrian was in the roadway when the vehicle struck him, according to ISP. The victim was pronounced dead at 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday. ISP had northbound I-255 in that area shut down for a period of time, and the area reopened about three hours later on Tuesday.

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DUPO – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the right lane of Northbound I-255 at IL 3 and the ramp from Southbound IL 3 to Northbound I-255 will be closed beginning Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00 a.m, weather permitting. The ramp will reopen by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, and all lanes of I-255 are expected to reopen by 10 a.m. on Friday, June 27. The closures are necessary to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to make emergency pavement repairs. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changing conditions and all detour signs prior to the work zone, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Rod Stewart will perform in what's called the "Legends slot" at the U.K.'s iconic Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, and it will be his first time at that event since 2002.…

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Metro East Auto Theft Task Force filed 10 cases involving stolen vehicles last week, with suspects from around the Riverbend region and beyond. The following individuals were charged on June 16, 2025 in separate cases with Class 2 felony counts of offenses related to motor vehicles: Eugene A. Covington, 54, of Alton Anita S. Grizzle, 49, listed as homeless out of Alton Scott A. Kaufmann, 36, of Bethalto Adaam S. Agney, 36, of Cottage Hills Michael A. Proffer, 26, of Cottage Hills Jason T. Slaton, 46, of Granite City Everette L. Hines, 69, of Granite City Chad W. Vaughn, 40, of Marine, Ill. Brian H. Huff, 50, of Livingston, Ill. Travis R. Elliott, 34, of Greenwood Village, Colo. Covington, Agney, Proffer, and Hines were each accused of knowingly possessing the same stolen 2007 Dodge Dakota bearing an Illinois vehicle registration number on May 9, 2025. Grizzle was found in possession of a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse on May 4, 2025

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice in an unusual move has filed a lawsuit against all the judges in the federal court in Maryland, in an attempt to block the court’s two-day pause on deporting immigrants who challenge their detention in the state. The action by the Trump administration represents the DOJ’s latest clash with […]

WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions pressed President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about vaccine recommendations Wednesday after the Health and Human Services secretary fired members of a critical vaccine panel this month. Trump’s pick, former acting CDC Director Susan […]

It’s a bit jarring to be reminded that it was only on June 10th that RFK Jr. decided to fire every member of ACIP, the CDC’s immunization advisory panel. Those 14 experts had a variety of backgrounds all related to and demonstrating industry experience specifically dealing with vaccination science and policy. They were replaced by […]

Foreigner launched a farewell tour in 2023, but that was because frontman Kelly Hansen wanted to stop touring. Now that Hansen's announced his departure from the band at the end of…

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