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ALTON - The Alton Symphony Orchestra invites the community to come out and enjoy their upcoming concert. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Hatheway Hall on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus, ASO will perform Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” Sibelius’s “Finlandia,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5.” Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 18 and under. “This concert is going to be wonderful,” said Maestro Wm. Shane Williams. “We want to always be there for the community. We’re in our 81st year. So 81 years ago, people had this vision. They’re gone by now, but I think that they would smile if they knew that it was still going on." Williams and Board President Jessica Poddig noted that ASO aims to provide musical opportunities for the community. They also like to involve the community in their work. During “Finlandia,” audience members will be encouraged

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Construction work will cause closures on Interstate 64 and Tucker in the coming days, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

O’FALLON, Ill. — HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital formally announced, today, $116 million in major growth projects for the O’Fallon campus. The projects will expand the emergency department, increase inpatient nursing capacity, as well as add a new outpatient surgery center, advanced imaging options and medical office space. At a press conference held at the hospital on Monday, Sep. 15, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital President and CEO Chris Klay and Chief Operating Officer Michael Janis announced the plans for the project and highlighted the longevity of this health care ministry. “It is incredible that in the year we celebrate 150 years of existence, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital remains vibrant and positioned for growth as demonstrated with these new expansions. By expanding our facilities and services, we are not only addressing the growing needs of today but also preparing to meet the demands of tomorrow. Along with enhancing the economic climate

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Two people were charged after a person used an AirTag device to track down their stolen motorcycle in St. Charles.

Bruno David presents in the Project Room, Broken, But Beautiful, by Jean Mason, an exhibition of photographs revealing the earth’s power over our lives, as demonstrated by the June 2025 […]

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Bruno David presents Art History Revisited, by Stan Strembicki, an exhibition of photographs revisiting art history, merging portraits of living St. Louisans with various historical artworks.

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Bruno David presents Recent Works, by Joe Chesla, an exhibition of several sculptures incorporating floating glass vessels that challenge our views of what is up and what is down.

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Tickets haven't even gone on sale yet but Rush has already added shows to their Fifty Something tour, the first Rush tour since 2015.The band has added two more shows each in Los…

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from President Donald Trump. A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, indicted Comey in September on one charge of making false statements to Congress during […]

Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly be a busy time for everyone. But this transition can also be a great opportunity to help our kids — and our households — build healthy behaviors that can carry through the year, and beyond. While many behaviors are important for our children’s health and wellness, improving their sleep and activity habits can have especially wide-ranging benefits. “It is vital for children to get enough sleep, exercise regularly and limit screen time because these habits are strongly linked to positive outcomes for their physical, mental, cognitive and social development,” said Dr. Mary Fournier, an associate professor of pediatrics at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. Together, these behaviors can help boost heart health, immune function and bone health, among other physical health benefits, she said. But the specific benefits can also reach many

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Five southern white rhinos have officially arrived to the St. Louis Zoo WildCare Park in north St. Louis County, marking the park's first rhino herd. The rhinos arrived in September and are settling in to park's new, state-of-the-art rhino barn, completed over the summer. The St. Louis Zoo WildCare Park, [...]

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to add a third daily service to the Missouri River Runner train route between St. Louis and Kansas City to assist with the increased travel demand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Yungblud has responded to criticisms of his performance on the MTV Video Music Awards in tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.The topic came up during Yungblud's guest appearance on the Trying Not to…

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement today as Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois: “Deploying the Texas National Guard, over the objections of Illinois elected officials, is not only unnecessary, but it is also unlawful. The law, specifically the Posse Comitatus Act, expressly forbids our nation’s military to be used for domestic law enforcement without express statutory or constitutional authorization. National Guard personnel do not deserve to be used as political pawns in President Trump’s political theater. “As made clear in today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the Trump Administration continues to shut out Illinois officials. Administration officials have recklessly sent in troops and agency leaders, including FBI Director Kash Patel, to Chicago without speaking to our state’s leaders. “If the Trump Administration

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A brief-ish history of events leading up to this point: Kilmar Abrego Garcia was one of hundreds of migrants rounded up by ICE, denied of their due process rights, and dumped into an infamous torture prison in El Salvador, a country overseen by a man who claims he’s the world’s “coolest dictator.” Abrego Garcia, however, […]

FREEBURG - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting Mobile Office Hours in Freeburg on October 9. This free event gives his constituents the opportunity to discuss state legislature and to talk about changes they would like to see from elected officials in Illinois. “I look forward to meeting my constituents to have open conversations about what matters most to them and their families,” said Schmidt. “This event is designed to give individuals the time to share their voice with me so I can better serve them during legislative session.” Mobile Office Hours Details: When: October 9th, 2025 Where: Freeburg Municipal Center Address : 14 Southgate Center, Freeburg, IL 62243 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Monday joined 22 other attorneys general to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that prevents individuals from suing to enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Raoul and the coalition filed an amicus brief in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe that defends the right of individuals to sue to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a provision that is essential to ensuring Americans can cast ballots free from racial discrimination. “For decades, the Voting Rights Act has ensured access to the ballot box has not been restricted or obstructed based on discrimination,” Raoul said. “I am proud to join my fellow attorneys general to protect voters’ rights, as nothing is more fundamental to the preservation of our democracy than the right to vote.” Congress enacted the VRA in 1965 to guarantee that the voting rights of the American people would not be denied or restricted

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ST. LOUIS – In an effort to restore the tree canopy and its many benefits to the St. Louis neighborhoods damaged by the May 16 tornado, the City of St. Louis Recovery Office is proud to partner with the Clark-Fox Family Foundation, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forest Park Forever and Commerce Bank on the Trick or Tree™ drive that will mobilize children across the region to collect donations while trick or treating on Oct. 31, 2025, with all funds directly supporting tree-replanting efforts in tornado-impacted neighborhoods. Since the tornado, City staff and contractors have removed or trimmed an estimated 6,000 to 10,000 tornado-damaged trees from parks, homes and streets. This does not include many more trees that have been removed or trimmed by private property owners and community groups, or may require removal in the future. Trick or Tree™ provides families, neighbors and community members with an opportunity to contribute to the restoration of that lost tree canopy.

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