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Ja'Markus Gary Begins New Role As Deputy With Madison County Sheriff’s Office

10 months 4 weeks ago
ALTON - Alton native Ja’Markus Gary, recognized for his many athletic and academic achievements at both Alton High School and McKendree University in Lebanon, IL., has taken a new step in his career by joining the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division. Recently, Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor administered the oath of office to a deputy position. Gary, in a ceremony attended by family, marked the beginning of his service with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Gary will start the Police Academy on August 18, 2025. The four-month academy session will be followed by several weeks on patrol alongside a Field Training Officer. Sheriff Connor expressed enthusiasm about Gary’s future contributions and said, “We are excited to see the many contributions Deputy Gary will make during his upcoming years of service to the citizens of Madison County.” Gary was a 2022-23 Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree for McKendree, and saw

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St. Charles City-County Library to host book fair at Family Arena

10 months 4 weeks ago
ST. CHARLES - The St. Charles City-County Library is set to offer low prices on thousands of books at a large book fair inside the Family Arena. The book fair is set to take place from August 1 to 3 inside the Family Arena, located at 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles. The event will [...]
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Lucy Haskell Playhouse Hosts Historic Evening Birthday Event On July 29, 2025

10 months 4 weeks ago
ALTON — The Lucy Haskell Playhouse Association will honor the memory of Lucy Haskell with a birthday celebration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, located at the Lucy Haskell Playhouse. The event, held annually, features cake, ice cream, games, pony rides, and other activities for children. On Lucy's birthday on July 29, 1885, her mother celebrated the girl's fifth birthday in the Victorian Queen Anne Stick-style building Margaret Hopkins, one of the event organizers, said the celebration aims to recreate the parties Lucy Haskell would have experienced in the 1880s. “Lucy’s birthday party is always fun, and we try to recreate her party with the pony rides and games similar to what Lucy and company would have played in the 1880s,” Hopkins said. Lucy Haskell died at age 9 on March 27, 1890. Her mother donated the playhouse and the surrounding land to the City of Alton to preserve her memory. Volunteers have worked over the years to maintain the hous

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The Korte Company Adds Matt Range as Chief Financial Officer

10 months 4 weeks ago

The Korte Company, a full-service, architecture, engineering, integrated design-build and construction firm, is proud to welcome Matt Range as its new Chief Financial Officer. With more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across the healthcare, financial, and consulting industries, Matt brings a deep background in strategic planning, business development, and financial oversight. Most recently, […]

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CMT's Ten Toes + Transit Program Has Three In-Person Events In Belleville

10 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 session of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toes + Transit program, held in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District. Those interested in taking part in the program credited with helping 10,000+ older adults integrate walking and public transit use to explore area attractions in a social setting can register by visiting www.CMT-STL.org then selecting Ten Toes + Transit in the Programs drop box at the top of the page. Individuals can also call Citizens for Modern Transit at 314-231-7272 or attend one of five in-person registration events scheduled for August. The Fall 2025 session gets underway with a kick-off walk on August 28 with a tour of the City of St. Louis Old Courthouse in downtown. Participants will take the MetroLink to the to downtown St. Louis from the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne-I-44 Transit Center. The 12-week-long, guided walking groups get underway and run through th

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Jersey, St. Clair County Students Among Winners of State Treasurer Michael Frerichs 2025 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest

10 months 4 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced the winning photographers for the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest , which provides Illinois students with a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. The top nine photographers, ages 8 to 18, will be awarded Bright Start 529 college savings scholarships. “Congratulations to the young photographers who have showcased their talents and creativity in the Cream of the Crop competition this year,” Frerichs said. “Their photos illustrate the beauty and diversity of agriculture in Illinois.” The winning photographs will be displayed August 7-17 at the Illinois State Fair in the Treasurer’s Tent. You can see the photos of the top three finishers in each of the three age categories on the State Treasurer’s website . Winning entries and other photo submissions will be featured in the 2025-2026 Ag Invest calendar, which you can order here , and the

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