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I’m not here to kink shame or suggest sex work isn’t work. I’m not here to claim that every sex worker is a victim of sex trafficking. I’m not even here to suggest that government officials shouldn’t be allowed to exchange money for goods and sexual services. If they’re not on the clock, I’m not […]

WOOD RIVER – Exciting events are coming up this summer in Wood River following a $10,000 donation towards a July 3 drone show and city approval of other event requests. At the May 18, 2026 Wood River City Council meeting , Tiffany James with Midwest Members Credit Union presented Mayor Tom Stalcup with a $10,000 sponsorship check in support of Wood River’s upcoming Illinois 250 Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026 . The family-fun event at Belk Park will run from 4 to 10 p.m.,

Just bring yourselves for the perfect date! Enjoy a decision-free meal of three delectable courses featuring four acclaimed eateries in every basket! Our picnics come with everything 2 people need to enjoy […]

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Google has announced plans for a $15 billion investment in mid-Missouri that includes a new data center campus in New Florence.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday that would require parental consent before a public elementary or middle school can update a student’s pronouns, gender markers or preferred name on records in order to receive federal funding.  The measure — which succeeded 217-198 — would also bar federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act […]

A Florissant man accused of stealing more than $250,000 from a grocery chain now faces federal charges.

WOOD RIVER - Wood River Main Street promotes the revitalization of downtown Wood River, and Executive Director Kristen Burns is pleased to see their efforts growing. “Wood River is hopping,” Burns said. “It’s been dead for so long. We had some momentum a couple of years ago, and then it kind of fell flat, and then just started building again. You could just see the bubbling of it coming up, and then it exploded.” Burns noted that businesses along Ferguson

A Granite City grandmother will get the honeymoon she never had. Cindy McCoy purchased a million-dollar scratch-off lottery ticket in Illinois last week.

A student-led research project at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) has drawn praise from city officials, exploring ways St. Louis could address long-term budget challenges linked to tax-exempt properties.

Great Circle mainly served children who struggled to maintain placement in foster homes. Its residential treatment center closed in 2021.

The Kirkwood Arts Commission invites you to a seasonal celebration where art meets music, beginning with a free public reception in the Kent Family Lobby from 4:00 PM to 7:00 […]

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Yes has released another song from their upcoming album, Aurora.After debuting the album’s title track in April, the band — currently made up of Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy…

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South St. Louis neighbors have complained for weeks that the failure to replace a sound-muffling wall at the range has subjected them to an oppressive barrage of gunfire noise.

GLEN CARBON - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a serious crash involving an overturned commercial vehicle on Interstate 255 southbound south of Interstate 270 in Madison County near Glen Carbon at approximately 1:36 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. ISP reported injuries in the crash, according to preliminary information from the agency. I-255 southbound lanes in that vicinity were open following the crash, Illinois State Police said in a response at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

ALTON - During their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education approved a couple of key appointments. Starting this next school year, Michelle Sherwin will serve as the K–8 Behavior Systems Support Specialist, and Rebecca Huller will serve as the new Supervisor of Special Ed. Both appointments were unanimously approved; Board members Tiana Gipson, Jason Harrison, and David Lauschke were absent. Sherwin has a bachelor’s

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized two students as Optimist Students of the Month. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Board honored Alton Middle School student Caidyn Bey and Early Childhood Center student Zaiden Carter for their hard work and kindness. Alton Middle School Principal Dr. Brian Saenz said he was “so impressed” when getting to know Bey. An “exceptional” student athlete, Bey has