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Marquette Catholic High School to Host Homecoming Block Party With One $50,000 Raffle Winner

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ALTON - The community can celebrate Marquette Catholic High School’s homecoming and potentially win $50,000 at the Mega Raffle Homecoming Block Party. From 6–10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, Marquette Catholic High School will host their annual Block Party outside the school while students enjoy the homecoming dance inside. Community members, families and alumni are invited to come by and join in the fun. The Mega Raffle winners will also be announced that night; you can

FDA nominee faces skepticism on vaccines from Republican senators at confirmation hearing

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration appeared to disappoint senators from both political parties Thursday with how she answered questions about medication abortion access during her confirmation hearing.  Dr. Heidi Overton also faced skepticism from committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, about her work on vaccine policy […]
Jennifer Shutt

Millions of dollars of waste found in Trump administration push for immigration detention

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WASHINGTON — Government investigators Thursday released a report that found the Department of Homeland Security wasted more than $20 million in federal funding in its rapid expansion of immigration detention, including warehouse purchases strongly opposed in numerous U.S. communities. The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found that millions were wasted because DHS began expanding detention operations without putting […]
Ariana Figueroa

Man found guilty for shooting at Normandy officers in 2020

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ST. LOUIS - A man was found guilty in court Wednesday for shooting at Normandy officers in 2020. According to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, the jury found 38-year-old Joshua Bolden guilty of two counts of first-degree assault of a special victim and two counts of armed criminal action. The verdict comes six years [...]
Megan Mueller

Friends For David Goins To Host Fourth Annual Mayor's Ball Celebrating Community, Culture and Giving

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ALTON — What began as an annual celebration has grown into an evening that brings together community, philanthropy, entertainment and hometown pride. Friends for David Goins will host the Fourth Annual Mayor’s Ball, “Boots & Bling: Where Midwestern Charm Meets Elegance for a Cause,” on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Lewis and Clark Community College Commons in Godfrey, Illinois. More than 300 guests are expected to attend this year’s sold-out event,