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Principal Casting Announced for Muny Premiere of ‘Come From Away’ Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, Trey DeLuna, Alan H. Green, Adam Heller, Abigail Isom, Jacob Keith Watson, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam and Zoe Vonder Haar will star in Come From Away when the breathtaking musical makes its Muny premiere this summer in […]

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When parents are detained or deported by U.S. immigration authorities, their children are often left behind to navigate the fallout alone.

The Promenade at Brentwood, a 337,800-square-foot shopping center, was sold by Site Centers Corp. of Beachwood, Ohio, for $71.6 million, the company said last week.

EDWARDSVILLE - The children made it look easy. They hustled and bustled without any talking – only intense concentration – as they industriously pulled weeds, removed brush, sticks and other debris from the over-run Community Garden beds on the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis. Seven students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Project Success Program participated in the Green-Thumb Project, made possible by the SIUE Learning Resource Center. “The idea for starting an LRC Gardening Club came to me after attending Reaching Forward South, a conference for library staff hosted by the Illinois Library Association,” said LRC Coordinator Amber Davis. “One of the sessions focused on integrating STEAM education through sustainable gardening, which inspired me to explore ways to bring low-cost, engaging STEAM programming to the LRC. The concept of sustainable gardening resonated with me because of the desire to help

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Chris Grahn-Howard, a Republican from Cedar Hill, has worked as the council's budget coordinator since 2019.

The B-2 Spirit stealth bombers returned to Missouri on Sunday afternoon after successfully leading the attack on Iran over the weekend.

Eric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on…

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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GRANITE CITY - State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik have partnered to host a free Kids Fair Event this weekend. The event will feature free resources for parents and their children, free vison/hearing tests, face painting, food, touch-a-truck, a foam party, and so much more! The Kids Fair will be held this Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Mill (Former Niedringhaus United Methodist Church), located at 1311 20th Street, Granite City, Ill., 62040.

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EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - Fallyn Sanders, a rising senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been named a Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete of the Month for her achievements in cheerleading and soccer. Sanders has been involved in cheer since sixth grade and has played soccer throughout her high school career. Sanders credited her family for their continuous support and highlighted the influence of her coaches, Alison Beachum for cheer and Diane Cox for girls soccer. Among her notable accomplishments, Sanders was named cheerleader of the day during her sophomore year at cheer camp and earned the title of “Ultimate Flyer” in her junior year. She and a teammate were recognized as “Ultimate Athletes” and invited to a parade in Rome. Additionally, she was co-MVP of her cheer team last year and received the most improved award for soccer during the 2025 season. Reflecting on her athletic experiences, Sanders said, “My involvement in sports shaped m

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WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Fire Department, along with East Alton and Roxana fire departments, responded Monday morning, June 23, 2025, to a fire alarm at East Alton-Wood River High School. Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut said units discovered smoke in a shop building caused by a minor electrical fire in a heater. Firefighters ventilated the area and isolated the problem, containing the smoke to the shop room. No injuries were reported. The school plans to investigate any further issues or concerns related to the incident.

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One of two men charged with beating a man to death in 2024 appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court on Monday and admitted his involvement in the crime as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

One homeowner 5 On Your Side spoke to saw a $120,000 jump in his assessment, compared to 2023.

Hawley is one of several GOP senators opposed to proposed language in Senate budget provision that would cut provider fees available to states for rural hospitals.

The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (who we now find out, via his lawyer, prefers to be called Kilmar Abrego) keeps getting more and more bizarre. After being “accidentally” shipped to El Salvador — despite a judge’s order directly barring such a move — the Trump regime has spent months (1) denying that they could […]

A 16-year-old from Sedalia died in a jet ski crash on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri, in the first boating death of 2025.