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Beginning on February 5, 2025, the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten will host trivia nights every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. During the events, players can enjoy drink specials, including $3 aluminum […]

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Letter To The Editor: The East Alton School District 13 is pleased to announce the conclusion of a review by the Public Access Bureau of the Office of the Attorney General, which affirmed the District’s adherence to the Open Meetings Act. The review was initiated following a request by the East Alton Education Association through the IEA UniServe Director on March 21, 2025, concerning a closed session meeting held February 18, 2025. The Public Access Bureau’s decision received today, confirmed that the allegations of improper conduct were not substantiated and that the topics in question were not discussed during the closed session. This finding was further supported by the IEA UniServe Director, Fred Glover, who collaborated with the EAEA and independently concurred with the Bureau’s conclusion after reviewing the information. The District appreciates the thoroughness of the Public Access Bureau’s review. This file is now closed. The District remains

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ALTON - As a result of last week’s Alton First Responders Springfest, the Alton Fire Department and Police Department both received approximately $7,500. On April 23, 2025, Mayor David Goins presented Fire Chief Jesse Jemison and Police Chief Jarrett Ford with checks for $7,487.92 each. This money was donated by Luehrs’ Ideal Rides, who held the Springfest at the Alton Riverfront from April 11–19, 2025. “It was for a good cause, a good, clean, family-fun event, that was also giving back to our community. I thought that was very special,” Goins said. “It’s an honor to be here today to present these checks on behalf of Luehrs’ Ideal Rides. This donation reflects our community’s appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our first responders.” The Springfest was conceptualized by Andy Schoendienst, who owns Luehrs’ Ideal Rides. Through Luehrs’, Schoendienst wanted to offer an event to support local first

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This time, the story takes place within the St. Louis Zoo, and animals like the sea lion are the understudies.

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on I-55/70 in the eastbound direction beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, weather permitting. The right two lanes will be closed between I-64 and IL 203 to allow IDOT District 8 Operations crews to perform emergency bridge deck repairs. All entrance and exit ramps will remain open. All lanes are expected to re-open by noon on Saturday, April 26. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, 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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Last week, District 5 officers executed a search warrant in the 4700 block of Leduc related to a shots fired investigation. During the search warrant, we found multiple firearms, some we believe were used in the shots fired. We arrested two people, a 45-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, in connection to our investigation and the Circuit […]

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A Missouri woman is accused of stealing $174,000 in disability payments over 14 years, according to a new federal indictment.

For the first time, one of the nation’s premier film festivals is coming to St. Louis, bringing a world-class celebration of film, storytelling and conservation with the inaugural Mound City […]

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For those craving the crispy deliciousness of fried chicken, food writers recently crowned one Missouri restaurant as the best in the state.

Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood have been teasing new music from their '70s group Faces for a while now, and their bandmate Kenney Jones has shared an update on their…

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This summer, teens aged 13-17 will have the opportunity to participate in the Illinois State Police (ISP) camps.

The best wine down Wednesday downtown! We open at 4pm, get here early for the best seats. Band goes on at 6pm. Happy hour all night long!

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Green Day officially has a date with the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The "American Idiot" trio will be honored with a star on May 1. The ceremony will take place outside the…

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MARYVILLE – A Highland resident is charged with stalking and more after following the victim to work and planting a GPS tracker in their vehicle. Devin D. Dunnagan, 33, of Highland, was charged on April 16, 2025, with aggravated stalking, a Class 3 felony. He also faces Class A misdemeanor charges of violating an Order of Protection and unlawful use of an electronic tracking device. Dunnagan is accused of “following the victim to her place of work, placing her under surveillance” on Feb. 13, 2025, and placing an AutoSky GPS tracking device in the victim’s vehicle on Feb. 28, 2025. By contacting, stalking, and/or harassing the victim, Dunnagan also violated an active Order of Protection which was issued by a Madison County court in November of 2024 and extended on Feb. 18, 2025. A petition was filed to deny Dunnagan’s pretrial release, stating officers found the GPS tracker in question after the victim told authorities Dunnagan had placed it inside he

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