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Lambert Business Opportunities Offers Certification Workshop

6 hours 40 minutes ago

The Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) at St. Louis Lambert International Airport is hosting a DBE/ACDBE Certification Workshop Virtually over Zoom Wednesday, July 16TH from 9 AM to1PM. Certification workshops provide information regarding different certification programs and the application process. Experts will provide attendees insight into how to successfully apply for DBE/ACDBE certification and assist […]

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Tom Finan

Last Year's F1 Powerboat Championship Winner Talks Visiting Alton and Racing the Mississippi

7 hours 2 minutes ago
ALTON - Dustin Terry won last year’s Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship, and he’s returning this year with the goal to do it twice. The championship is scheduled for July 18–20, 2025, with events and races throughout the weekend that spectators can enjoy from Riverfront Park. Terry races across the country. He noted that Alton was a great experience and he looks forward to returning to the city. “It ended up being a really, really challenging race, but a fun one,” he remembered. “Alton was my little lucky place. So I’m hoping to come back and repeat.” Terry grew up watching powerboat races with his father. Now, his own 14-year-old son will also be competing in the Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship alongside him. He is eager to share the experience with his son and take him around town to see all the exciting things that Alton has to offer. “Alton was a huge highlight for me. There’s

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Two-Car Accident On Route 109 In Jersey County Creates Significant Vehicle Damage

7 hours 6 minutes ago
JERSEYVILLE — A two-car collision at the intersection of Illinois Route 109 and Hagan Road in Jersey County caused extensive damage to both vehicles on Thursday morning, July 10, 2025. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns reported that the vehicles were driven by an elderly male and an elderly female. Despite the severity of the damage, Manns confirmed that there were no serious injuries resulting from the crash. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Authorities have not released additional details about the incident.

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ISAC Hosts 15th College Changes Everything Conference

7 hours 8 minutes ago
CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) , the state’s college access and financial aid agency, is pleased to host the 15th annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The State's preeminent college access and career readiness event, sponsored by ISAC and statewide partners, brings together a diverse audience from across Illinois and beyond to focus on educational opportunity and student success. This year’s conference theme will focus on building community and inspiring hope. In these uncertain times, hope is a critical anchor enabling people to navigate challenges with resilience and purpose and with a sense of belonging and community. “Our students are part of the fabric of our communities, and they are our future,” said ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow . “When schools, families, community organizations, neighbors,

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First of Free Series on Employee Mental Health Set for July 29th

7 hours 17 minutes ago

Last year Aetna, in collaboration with the MO AFL-CIO Worker Wellness Initiative and Construction Forum, hosted a three-part series on mental health in the construction workplace. The series was well received and is being reprised, with the first of three events scheduled for July 29th. That program, “Psychological Safety and Culture of Care,” will be […]

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Tom Finan

'Repeat Felony Offender' From Alton Faces New Weapon Charges

7 hours 18 minutes ago
ALTON – A “repeat felony offender” found hiding in the attic of an Alton home faces new felonies for illegal weapon possession. Shaquille R. Kirkendoll, 32, of Alton, was charged on June 30, 2025 with one count each of possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender (a Class X felony), felony in possession of a weapon (both Class 2 felonies). On June 26, 2025, Kirkendoll allegedly unlawfully possessed a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm pistol and a Taurus G3C pistol, as well as multiple rounds of 9mm, .380, and .45 caliber ammunition. Kirkendoll’s possession of the weapons and ammo was illegal given his prior convictions of first degree robbery in St. Louis City Circuit Court from 2011 and felon in possession of a firearm in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in 2021. He was also on parole or mandatory supervised release at the time of these latest offenses. According to the state’s petition to deny his pretrial release from custody,

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Trump’s deportations could cost 6M jobs, report finds

7 hours 43 minutes ago
President Donald Trump’s deportation plans could cost nearly 6 million jobs, according to an analysis released Thursday. If successful, Trump’s goal of deporting 4 million people over four years will cost jobs held by both immigrants and U.S.-born workers, according to the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute. EPI’s analysis found California, Florida, New York and Texas […]
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Highly Regarded Artist Rocky Pardo Is Back At Edwardsville Art Fair, Avery, Funk, Also Showcase Top Talent

7 hours 44 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Renowned area artist Rocky Pardo is back with mixed metal fine art jewelry entries in the upcoming Edwardsville Art Fair set for Sept. 25-28, 2025, at Edwardsville City Park. Artist #1 Artist Name: Rocky Pardo Medium: Jewelry Artist Statement: "I create mixed metal fine art jewelry with an emphasis on silver, gold, and the creation of my own precious metal alloys. I use a variety of techniques including hand fabrication, forming, alloying, reticulation, soldering, and stone setting to manipulate metal into miniature wearable skyscapes. "I put a high priority on ethically-sourced metals and gemstones, often recycling and reusing my own metal. I hand-select various precious and semi-precious gemstones to create and emphasize balance in my pieces. "My designs are driven by the desire to strike a balance between the rough and refined, creating effortlessly elegant pieces that are comfortable and easy to wear. I enjoy mixing metals with age-old techniques

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