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Pearl Jam is marking the 25th anniversary of their tragic Roskilde Festival 2000 set with a live "Love Boat Captain" video.Nine people died in a crowd crush during the band's performance…

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Meijer plans to open the 159,670-square-foot supercenter, though the time frame is uncertain.

BETHALTO/EAST ALTON - In June 2026, over 60 women pilots and their teams will descend on the St. Louis Regional Airport for the 49th annual Air Race Classic. These teams will fly cross-country routes over a four-day period starting on June 23, 2026. As the starting airport and the host, the St. Louis Regional Airport will welcome participants and officials for pre-race preparations and the takeoff event. “We couldn't pass up the opportunity,” said Airport Director Danny Adams. “We really want to have the community come out and kind of see aviation and see all these cool pilots that are flying the race and the planes that will be participating as well and enjoy all the aspects that we enjoy about it, too.” Adams explained that all planes will take off from the St. Louis Regional Airport on June 23, 2026. He predicts one plane will take off every minute for at least an hour. The pilots then have four days to travel 2,300 miles and reach their final destination,

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GODFREY — Community Christmas is holding its Christmas In July Raffle, offering participants a chance to win a variety of prizes while supporting a local cause. Tickets are available for $10 and feature prizes ranging from cash to vacation stays. The raffle includes a $3,500 cash prize donated by Axalta Coatings, a seven-night stay in a two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Fort Morgan, Ala., donated anonymously, and a five-night stay in a three-bedroom cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, donated by Monica, Melvin, and Nick Bristow. Other prizes include a seven-night cabin stay in Balltown, Colorado, donated by Anette Griebel; four Cardinal green seats for the August 11, 2025, Cardinals vs. Rockies game, donated by Jayne and John Simmons; one side of beef, donated by Shane and Tiffany Seller; and $1,000 cash donated by Freer Auto Body. Margaret Freer of Freer Auto Body said she hopes a lot more tickets will be purchased before the July 18 event. "These are great prizes and well worth

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A 23-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to a fatal hit-and-run incident.

Lionell Alexander, 58, died in the June 20 incident at West Florissant and Pope avenues in St. Louis' Penrose neighborhood.

EDWARDSVILLE - Two longtime administrators with Edwardsville School District #7 were recognized for their years of service and retirement during the recent June Board of Education meeting. Curt Schumacher, principal of Goshen Elementary, has served the district for 33 years. Dr. Vince Schlueter, assistant principal at Edwardsville High School, has dedicated 21 years to the district. Both are retiring after distinguished careers in education. The recognition took place at the district’s June board meeting, where Board President Bob Paty and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton honored Schumacher and Schlueter for their commitment to the district. The district expressed appreciation for the administrators’ decades of leadership and contributions to the educational community.

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An historic downtown St. Louis building was recently named as one of the tallest abandoned buildings in the world.

The bill would lower the total lot square footage requirement for some single-family residences.

COLLINSVILLE – As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation is delivering several major projects in the Metro East, fueled by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Eighteen major projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $895 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region. “Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making good on our promise to restore and transform our state’s infrastructure while promoting economic growth,” said Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “This summer, IDOT will continue to build on years of progress by undertaking construction projects that will create safer roads and bridges and provide jobs across the state. Through these projects, we are demonstrating what government is supposed to do and that’s investing in the people and communities we serve.”

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 36 grantees through three grant programs – the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million), Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($1.7 million), and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000) – as part of the state's continued effort to boost tourism and welcome more visitors to Illinois. "Whether you're coming from down the road or across the globe, Illinois is the perfect destination for travelers," said Governor JB Pritzker . "Through our tourism grant program, the State of Illinois is attracting more visitors than ever and channeling their impact to support economic growth, jobs, and community revitalization." “From Route 66 to world class museums, state parks, festivals, cities, and restaurants, Illinois has some of the greatest tourism attractions on the planet,” said Lt. Governo

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Jurors found a middle school teacher guilty of having CSAM.

EDWARDSVILLE — Gary and Karen Cain of rural Edwardsville marked their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13, celebrating a milestone that began with their marriage at the Bible Center Church in Charleston, Illinois. The couple wed in 1975, with the ceremony officiated by the late Rev. Todd Taylor of Alton. Over the years, Gary Cain has built a diverse career, retiring as a counselor from Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto. He also served as a principal at Western Military Academy's Lower School in Alton and worked as an FBI special agent in New Orleans, Louisiana. He continues to substitute teach at Civic Memorial High School and participates in the Bethalto Rotary Club. Karen Cain is a retired teacher from the Alton School District. She currently serves as organist and pianist at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Hamel and Edwardsville First Baptist Church. Additionally, she is an active member of the Alton Carillon Guild and performs carillon concerts at the Gordon Moore

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As crowds gathered at bars in The Grove to celebrate Pride, chaos broke out in the streets. St. Louis police are not mincing words after a handful of people were arrested Sunday for public disturbances during the festivities.

Casey Robertson, 36, of St. Peters, was issued a summons to appear in a St. Louis County court on August 11.

The Supreme Court just discovered that nationwide injunctions are problematic. How convenient that this revelation came right as Donald Trump returned to office with plans to rule by executive fiat. Last week’s big Supreme Court decision in Trump v. CASA was trumpeted in the media as being about birthright citizenship, even though that was only […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Nearly 100 students in grades 5 through 12 participated in the Edwardsville School District #7 Orchestra Camp last week, showcasing their skills on violin, viola, cello, and bass. The camp, held within the district, provided instruction from a team of educators that included Victoria Voumard, Missy Banker, Maggie Patton, Phil Sgambelluri, and Lindsey Wolfford. Voumard has coordinated the successful orchestra camp for students for many years in the Edwardsville School District #7. Voumard said the event aimed to enhance students' musical abilities and foster a deeper appreciation for orchestral instruments. Voumard also described the camp as "a tremendous success, reflecting strong student engagement and commitment to the program." District officials expressed pride in the students' achievements and the collaborative effort of the instructors, highlighting the camp as "a valuable opportunity for young musicians to develop their talents."

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