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ALTON - Alton will host their fourth annual bowling fundraiser to support local first responders. On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, community members can come out to Bowl Haven in Alton for a nine-pin bowling tournament, a silent auction, raffles and a craft fair. From 2–6 p.m., the craft fair will encourage attendees to shop. At 5:30 p.m., registration for bowling begins. All proceeds go directly to The BackStoppers, which supports local first responders. “It’s crazy how much BackStoppers is needed nowadays,” said Becca, one of the organizers. “We’re there to have fun and raise money. We have a goal this year to pack the bowling alley. It was pretty packed last year.” Becca and her loved ones started the bowling fundraiser after she lost her friend, Police Officer Tyler Timmins, in the line of duty. Becca’s brother was a firefighter in South Roxana at the time, and South Roxana Fire Chief Todd Werner had passed away a few months

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Deandre Coleman Jr., 18, is being held in the St. Louis County jail on $1.5 million cash bond.

Sens. Durbin, Whitehouse, Schiff to Bondi: “The Trump Administration’s choices to double down on its politicization of DOJ and elevate those who have actively attacked the rule of law, such as Mr. Wise, are a slap in the face to law enforcement everywhere” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) urged the removal of Department of Justice (DOJ) employee Jared Wise. Wise stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and was charged with multiple felony offenses, including aiding and abetting the assault of police while on Capitol grounds; however, his case was dismissed after President Trump’s blanket pardon of more than 1,500 insurrectionists. Wise was hired as a senior adviser to Ed Martin and the “Weaponization Working Group,” which has recently made headlines for employing intimidating tactics

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From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Glen Carbon officials say Meijer is moving closer to construction of its long-awaited supercenter in the Orchard Town Center. Village officials recently met with Meijer representatives and had a “very favorable meeting,” Director of Community Development Erika Heil said during the Aug. 26 Building and Development Committee meeting. Heil said Meijer […]

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The upcoming movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere follows Bruce Springsteen as he makes his 1982 solo album Nebraska, and to coincide with the release The Boss is treating fans to a new expanded edition of…

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A woman shot and killed her husband last month, then attempted to clean up the crime scene with the help of a witness, according to charging documents.

EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois filed a complaint in federal court Thursday against the state of Illinois for policies directing financial support for illegal aliens that are not provided to non-resident U.S. citizens. “Illinois has an apparent desire to win a ‘race to the bottom’ as the country’s leading sanctuary state. It’s misguided approach mandating in-state tuition, scholarships, and financial aid to illegal aliens plainly violates federal law,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “This policy treats illegal aliens better than U.S. citizens living in other states and incentivizes even more illegal immigration, all on the taxpayer’s dime. Illinois citizens deserve better.” Federal law prohibits states from granting postsecondary education benefits, like in-state tuition or state financial aid, to illegal aliens unles

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GODFREY - Centerstone’s Life;Story event invites community members to run or walk a 5K and learn more about suicide prevention. On Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, Riverbend residents can participate in the Life;Story 5K at the main location in Marion, Illinois, or the satellite location at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey. Erin Camfield with Centerstone explained that the goal of the event is to end the taboo around suicide and remind people that they aren’t alone. “Life;Story is really about bringing people together to build unity and connectivity between families who have similar situations, but more importantly, it is about breaking the stigma behind mental health, letting people know that they are not alone in having thoughts or living with somebody who is having thoughts of hurting themself,” Camfield said. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 6. You can register up until the run/walk begins. The festivities start at 7 a.m. with a ceremony held in Marion.

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WASHINGTON — Inside a bustling Union Station, commuters and tourists breeze past armed military personnel patrolling in groups of three or four as part of President Donald Trump’s surge of National Guard troops and federal agents into the nation’s capital. Outside on a recent weekday afternoon, Robin Galbraith stood among a handful of people protesting […]

On This Day, Sept. 4, 1982 ...Steve Miller Band landed their third #1 single with “Abracadabra,” the title track from their 12th studio album.The song spent two weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100,…

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Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne has shared a video statement reflecting on the passing of his late father.In the video, which is titled "A personal note before moving forward on…

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Here is a breakdown of the voting map to be taken up by the Missouri Legislature, with the goal of eliminating a safe Democratic seat.

Did you know that people tend to spend up to 40% more time at the dining table when the setting is thoughtfully designed? The way a table is arranged can transform an ordinary meal into a memorable event, influencing mood, conversation, and even appetite. When hosting dinner parties, especially those with a fall theme, the tablescape becomes a powerful tool to engage guests and elevate the experience. Creating an inviting and cohesive fall-themed tablescape requires a blend of creativity, attention to detail, and an understanding of the elements that evoke the essence of autumn without resorting to clichés. Setting the Foundation: Choosing the Right Base The foundation of any tablescape is its base layers—tablecloths, runners, and placemats. For a fall-themed dinner party, think beyond traditional orange and brown hues to create a sophisticated palette that still reflects the season’s richness. Colors: Deep greens, mustard yellows, burnt sienna, and cranberry

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September 4th stands as a date marked by events that have shaped history across the globe. Arguably the most impactful event associated with September 4th is the tragic Munich Massacre of 1972. During the Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September took eleven members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage. The crisis unfolded over nearly a day, culminating in a disastrous rescue attempt at the Fürstenfeldbruck airbase. Sadly, all the hostages, along with five terrorists and one German police officer, lost their lives. This grim event exposed the vulnerabilities of international sporting events to terrorism and cast a long shadow over Olympic security protocols. The Munich Massacre not only affected international politics, leading to increased counterterrorism efforts worldwide, but also deeply impacted the Olympic movement and public consciousness about global conflict and violence. Moving backward in time, on September 4, 1888,

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