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JERSEYVILLE - Sinclair Foods in Jerseyville will celebrate their 85th anniversary with a party. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, community members can come by Sinclair Foods to enjoy free hotdogs, visits with Santa and The Princess from the Tower, a storytime with local author Elaine Lavey, music by Ava Tonsor and Haylie Jones, archery with Big Ed’s Hooked On Fishing, and photo ops with the Monster Truck Bigfoot, Bluey, and Clifford the Big Red Dog. “All of the stuff we’re having here, all of the things, they have a local connection to Jerseyville or Jersey County,” said Dawn, an employee with Sinclair Foods who helped organize the event. “We have really appreciated the support that the entire Riverbend area has given the store.” As the store marks its 85th year in Jerseyville, Dawn and store owner Stan hope to see many people come out to enjoy the celebrations. Stan’s father opened the original Sinclair Foods on

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Kathy Bledsoe and Tynika McKinzie have been charged after an argument at a McDonald's in Belleville, Illinois, escalated into a shooting.

Mayor Cara Spencer said the overhaul of Seventh Street is part of what the city needs to make downtown more attractive.

CARLINVILLE – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski convened local farmers, food banks, and leaders in the food and agriculture sectors to discuss growing threats to food access in Central and Southern Illinois. The conversation focused on recent actions by the Trump administration, including the cancellation of the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) contracts, as well as newly signed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Right now, Central and Southern Illinoisans are at risk of going hungry – not because of a bad harvest, but because of cruel, unnecessary cuts. Today, I heard from local farmers and food banks about the challenges they’re facing keeping our community fed,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “These leaders shared their concerns that the Trump Administration’s elimination of programs like LFPA and LFS will jeopardize the future of IL-EATS and the ability of foodbanks i

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A Romanesque revival mansion in St. Louis is on the market for the first time in 80 years and has found its way onto Zillow Gone Wild.

Jeff Lynne has given fans an update following the cancellation of the last two shows of ELO’s tour, including their BST Hyde Park show in London on July 13, which…

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"Many of the dogs were covered in their own feces and urine and sawdust like powder," court documents say. "(They) appeared lethargic due to the high temperatures."

WEST ALTON, MO. - The Riverbend Community Orchestra will play a nature-themed concert at the Audubon Center at Riverlands. On Sunday, July 27, 2025, community members are invited to the Audubon Center in West Alton for two concerts at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At 3 p.m., there will be a sound hike and instrument exploration for those in attendance to enjoy. Ann Geiler with the Riverbend Community Orchestra expressed the group’s excitement to collaborate with the Audubon Center. “With every concert, we’re thinking, how do we connect with another organization or get more people that maybe don’t have a chance to hear classical music?” Geiler said. “All of our stuff is free, so anybody can come. We hope people just have a good time. It’s very relaxed.” The RCO will play nature-themed music, which Geiler said is “a very common topic in classical music.” In addition to the free concerts, attendees can explore the Audubon Center a

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ST. LOUIS -- There are several large unclaimed lottery prizes waiting for the winners to turn their tickets in. One lucky player won a three million dollar prize in Wednesday's drawing. That ticket was sold at a St. Louis area QuikTrip. For the July 16 drawing, the QuikTrip on Big Bend in Oakland sold a [...]

This series of posts explores how we can rethink the intersection of AI, creativity, and policy. From examining outdated regulatory metaphors to questioning copyright norms and highlighting the risks of stifling innovation, each post addresses a different piece of the AI puzzle. Together, they advocate for a more balanced, forward-thinking approach that acknowledges the potential of technological […]

EAST ST. LOUIS — A Chinese national has been federally charged for allegedly impersonating a federal agent and defrauding a Belleville senior of more than $70,000, according to authorities. Zhigang Lian, 42, a lawful resident of La Puente, Calif., was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. The charges stem from an impostor scam targeting a 76-year-old Belleville resident. Lian faces up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 if convicted. The investigation involved cooperation between the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Illinois State Police Metropolitan Enforcement Group Special Investigations, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zoe Gross. Court documents detail that on June 13, 2025, the victim received a text message claiming to be from Apple, alerting them to a suspicious $258 transaction. When the victim called to dispute the charge, they were drawn into conversations

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ALTON – The owner of an Alton bar at risk of losing its late night liquor license has launched a movement to “ Stand Up ” for the fair treatment of all businesses amid claims the city is unfairly targeting his establishment. A hearing held on Monday, July 14, 2025, concerned the possibility of revoking the late night liquor licenses of two downtown bars, Pour Decisions and Hiram’s Bar. Under the Alton City Code , a “late night liquor license” allows a business to continue selling alcohol from 1 to 2 a.m. on weekdays and 1 to 3 a.m. on weekends. The owners of both bars were called to appear before Mayor David Goins, who also serves as the city’s Liquor Control Commissioner. Brian Trust, co-owner of the Pour Decisions bar in downtown Alton, said he’s launched a new Facebook page called Stand Up Alton . A post from July 17, 2025 addresses the reason behind the page’s creation. “To be clear, this page – Stand Up

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Roger Waters has shared another performance clip ahead of the upcoming theatrical release of his concert film, This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague the Movie.The latest is…

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Green Street Principal Kevin Morrell filed for bankruptcy in December. He won’t be personally liable to repay some of his creditors.